Harry Wilson (footballer, born 1997)

Harry Wilson (footballer, born 1997)

Harry Wilson is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cardiff City on loan from Liverpool. In October 2013, Wilson became the youngest player to play for Wales, at the age of 16 years and 207 days, beating a record previously held by Gareth Bale. He also became Liverpool’s youngest international. Wilson was named Liverpool Academy Players’ Player of the Year for the 2017–18 season.

About Harry Wilson (footballer, born 1997) in brief

Summary Harry Wilson (footballer, born 1997)Harry Wilson is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cardiff City on loan from Liverpool. In October 2013, Wilson became the youngest player to play for Wales, at the age of 16 years and 207 days, beating a record previously held by Gareth Bale. He also became Liverpool’s youngest international. Wilson was named Liverpool Academy Players’ Player of the Year for the 2017–18 season. On 31 January 2018, Wilson signed a new deal with Liverpool and was loaned to Hull City until the end of the season. Wilson joined Premier League club AFC Bournemouth on 6 August 2019 on loan for the 2019–20 season. He joined Championship club Derby County on a season-long loan, linking up with fellow Wales players Tom Lawrence and Joe Ledley.

On 16 October 2020, Wilson joined Manchester City on a first-team loan. He made his debut for the club on 18 October as a half-time substitute in a 1–0 victory over Preston North End, scoring his first goal in 1–1 draw with former club. Having represented Wales at under-17 level and under-18 level, Wilson was called up by Wales manager Chris Coleman in October 2013. An unused substitute against Macedonia on 11 October, Wilson made his Wales debut four days later against Macedonia. He was named in the Wales national team squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Wilson has also played for Liverpool’s U9s, U16s, and U18s.