Archie Stevens Explained

Archie Stevens
Fullname:Archie James Stevens
Birth Date:11 January 2006
Birth Place:England
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Rangers
Youthclubs1:AFC Wimbledon
Youthyears2:2022–
Youthclubs2:Rangers
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalteam2:England U18
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:09:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:09:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Archie James Stevens (born 11 January 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Rangers.

Club career

In 2022, Stevens signed for Scottish side Rangers.[1] On 30 August 2022 he made his club debut at the age of sixteen as a substitute in the Scottish League Cup against Queen of the South.[2] He was described as "handed his debut in the cup win over Queen of the South... followed by a frustrating spell on the sidelines as Stevens saw his progress at Auchenhowie stall during his first season".[1] He scored for the club during the 2023 Scottish Youth Cup final.[3]

International career

Stevens was included in the England under-17 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament as a substitute in a group stage defeat against Brazil.[4] He was described as "showing great promise".[5]

Style of play

Stevens mainly operates as a winger. He has been described as " a very attack-minded player, his stronger position is on the right... also more than capable of playing as a 10".[6]

Personal life

Stevens is the son of Sarah Stevens.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rangers2022–23Scottish Premiership0000100010
2023–24Scottish Premiership0000000000
Total000010001!0
Career total000010000010

Notes and References

  1. News: Stevens reveals Ibrox selling point and Rangers influences. Christopher. Jack. The Herald. 19 June 2023. 5 March 2024.
  2. News: Rangers 3-1 Queen of the South. BBC Sport. 31 August 2022. 2 April 2024.
  3. Web site: 6 Celtic and Rangers youth standouts as attackers light up cup final. Liam. Bryce. 4 May 2023. 5 March 2024. Glasgow Times.
  4. Web site: England 1-2 Brazil. 2 April 2024. ESPN.
  5. Web site: Who is Archie Stevens?. Ross. Kilvington. 7 August 2023. 5 March 2024. footballfancast.com.
  6. News: Archie Stevens profiled: Rangers' exciting teenager 'on England radar'. Derek. Clark. Rangers Review. 28 July 2022. 5 March 2024.