Harry Clarke (footballer, born 2001)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Harrison Thomas Clarke[1] | ||
Date of birth | 2 March 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Ipswich, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Ross County (on loan from Arsenal) | ||
Number | 20 | ||
Youth career | |||
Ipswich Town | |||
2015–2020 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
2020–2021 | → Oldham Athletic (loan) | 32 | (1) |
2021– | → Ross County (loan) | 17 | (3) |
National team | |||
England U17 | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:06, 27 December 2021 (UTC) |
Harrison Thomas Clarke (born 2 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ross County on loan from Arsenal.[2]
Club career[]
Born in Ipswich, Clarke began his career with Ipswich Town having been scouted at Brantham Athletic FC. He joined Arsenal as a youth player in 2015.[3] In August 2018, he signed his first professional contract, which was renewed in December 2019.[4]
On loan at Oldham Athletic[]
In October 2020, Clarke joined Oldham Athletic on loan until January 2021.[5][6] On 20 October 2020, he came off the bench in the 85th minute and made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Carlisle United in League Two.[7] On 3 November, he scored his first competitive goal in a 2–1 victory over Cheltenham Town in the league.[8] On 22 January 2021, the loan was extended for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[9]
On loan at Ross County[]
On 2 August 2021, Clarke was loaned to Scottish Premiership side Ross County for the 2021–22 season.[10][11]
International career[]
Clarke has represented England at under-17 youth level.[3]
Playing style[]
Clarke began his career as a midfielder but was converted to a defender when he joined Arsenal in 2015.[3] Arsenal described Clarke as "capable of playing as a right back or as a central defender" who "has taken his qualities as a midfielder into defence, looking to play the ball forwards whenever possible".[3]
Career statistics[]
- As of match played 26 December 2021
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Arsenal U21 | 2019–20[12] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
2020–21[13] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Arsenal | 2020–21[13] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021–22[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2020–21[13] | League Two | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
Ross County (loan) | 2021–22[14] | Scottish Premiership | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 3 | |
Career total | 49 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 4 |
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
References[]
- ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
- ^ a b "England – H. Clarke – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b c d "Harry Clarke". www.arsenal.com.
- ^ "Harry Clarke signs new contract". www.arsenal.com. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Arsenal Prospect Signs On Loan". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk.
- ^ "Oldham sign Ntambwe, Bilboe and Clarke" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Oldham Athletic 1–1 Carlisle United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Oldham 2–1 Cheltenham: Harry Clarke hits late Latics winner". Sky Sports. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Clarke extends his stay". Oldham Athletic AFC. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- ^ "Harry Clarke joins Ross County for the season". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Arsenal's Clarke joins County on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Clarke in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Harry Clarke in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Harry Clarke in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- English footballers
- England youth international footballers
- Association football defenders
- Ipswich Town F.C. players
- Arsenal F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- Ross County F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Scottish Professional Football League players