Harley Willard
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harley Bryn Willard | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Selfoss | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2013 | Arsenal | ||
| 2013–2017 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Maidstone United | 3 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2018 | Welling United | 2 | (1) |
| 2018 | Hässleholms IF | 16 | (9) |
| 2018 | Svay Rieng | ||
| 2019–2021 | Víkingur Ólafsvík | 68 | (36) |
| 2022 | Þór | 22 | (11) |
| 2023–2024 | KA | 47 | (5) |
| 2025– | Selfoss | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Scotland U16 | 1 | (1) |
| Scotland U18 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024 | |||
Harley Bryn Willard (born 4 September 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Selfoss. Born in England, he has represented Scotland at youth international level.
Early life
[edit]Willard joined the academy at Arsenal at the age of 9 before joining Southampton at the age of 15.[1] He debuted for the club's under-23 team at the age of sixteen.[2] He was regarded as one of the club's most promising prospects.[3]
Club career
[edit]In 2018, Willard signed for Cambodian side Svay Rieng. He was described as "made a big impact... impressed on the pitch... contributing several assists".[4] In 2022, he signed for Icelandic side Þór. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[5] In February 2025, Willard joined 1. deild karla side Selfoss.[6]
International career
[edit]Willard has played for Scotland at youth international level. In April 2013, he scored on his debut for Scotland U16.[7]
Style of play
[edit]Willard mainly operates as midfielder, winger, or striker. He is known for his speed.[8]
Honours
[edit]KA Akureyri
References
[edit]- ^ "Maidstone United sign former Southampton FC midfielder Harley Willard". kentonline.co.uk/. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Harley Willard: 'Iceland's a good place just to concentrate on your football'". theguardian.com.
- ^ "Next Generation 2014: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". theguardian.com.
- ^ "Harley Willard: The 20-year-old making a big impact in Cambodia". englishplayersabroad.com. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ ""Tók þessa ákvörðun þar sem ég vil prófa mig á hærra stigi"". fotbolti.net.
- ^ "Harley Willard velur Selfoss fram yfir Þór (Staðfest)". fotbolti.net (in Icelandic). 7 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Live events Scotland U16 vs Switzerland U16". besoccer.com. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Lykilmaðurinn: Einn af betri leikmönnum deildarinnar". fotbolti.net.
External links
[edit]- Harley Willard at Soccerway
- Harley Willard at WorldFootball.net
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Men's association football midfielders
- Expatriate men's footballers in Cambodia
- Expatriate men's footballers in Iceland
- English men's footballers
- English people of Scottish descent
- Scottish men's footballers
- 21st-century English sportsmen
- 21st-century Scottish sportsmen
- Þór Akureyri players
- English expatriate men's footballers
- Scotland men's youth international footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden
- English expatriate sportspeople in Sweden
- English expatriate sportspeople in Cambodia
- English expatriate sportspeople in Iceland
- Southampton F.C. players
- Maidstone United F.C. players
- Eastbourne Borough F.C. players
- Welling United F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- Hässleholms IF players
- Division 2 (Swedish football) players
- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC players
- Cambodian Premier League players
- Ungmennafélagið Víkingur players
- 1. deild karla players
- Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar players
- Úrvalsdeild karla (football) players
- Selfoss men's football players