Harley Curtis Explained

Harley Curtis
Fullname:Harley William Curtis
Birth Date:23 October 2002
Birth Place:Ipswich, England
Height:1.87 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Leiston
Youthclubs1:Ipswich Town
Youthyears1:2019–2021
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Ipswich Town
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Braintree Town (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Chesterfield
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:King's Lynn Town (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Needham Market
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Leiston
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:15:14, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

Harley William Curtis (born 23 October 2002) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a winger for Leiston.

Career

Ipswich Town

Curtis joined Ipswich Town after a successful trial in December 2018.[1] He signed a two-year scholarship contract in July 2019.

Curtis featured in the 2020/2021 FA Youth Cup and scored the winner against Fulham in the third round.[2] Ipswich made it to the semi-finals of the competition before losing 2–1 to Liverpool.[2]

On 11 June 2021, Curtis signed his first professional contract, signing a one-year deal.[3]

On 30 June 2023, Curtis left the club when his contract expired.[2]

Braintree Town (loan)

On 24 March 2023, Curtis joined Braintree Town on loan until the end of the season.[4] He made his debut the following day, coming off the bench in a 2–0 loss to Taunton Town in the National League South.

He made one more appearance off the bench before returning to Ipswich at the end of the season.

Chesterfield

On 20 July 2023, Curtis joined National League club Chesterfield who were managed by former Ipswich boss Paul Cook.[5]

On 14 October 2023, Curtis made his debut in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round against Kettering Town, coming off the bench in a 5–0 win.

Curtis made his league debut for the club, coming off the bench in a 4–0 win against York City in the National League.[6]

King's Lynn Town (loan)

On 4 January 2024, Curtis joined King's Lynn Town on loan for an initial one month deal.[7] He made his debut two day later, starting in a 1–0 home loss to Darlington in the National League North.

Needham Market

In July 2024, Curtis signed for newly promoted National League North club Needham Market.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town2021–22League One0000000000
2022–23League One0000000000
Total0000000000
Braintree Town (loan)2022–23National League South200020
Chesterfield2023–24National League60101181
King's Lynn Town (loan)2023–24National League North400040
Career total120100011141

Honours

Chesterfield

2023–24[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tim's ITFC Player A-Z . 2023-08-17 . www.prideofanglia.com.
  2. Web site: FC . Ipswich Town . 2020-12-07 . FA YOUTH CUP TOWN 3 FULHAM 2 . 2023-08-17 . Ipswich Town FC . en.
  3. Web site: 2021-06-11 . Five Ipswich Town youngsters sign first pro deals . 2023-08-17 . East Anglian Daily Times . en.
  4. Web site: Young Duo Join Braintree On Loan – Ipswich Town News . 2023-11-14 . TWTD.co.uk . en.
  5. Web site: 2023-07-20 . Ex-Town youngster joins Cook's Chesterfield after Dyer recommendation . 2023-08-17 . East Anglian Daily Times . en.
  6. News: Chesterfield 4–0 York City . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-11-14.
  7. Web site: WELCOME TO THE LINNETS, HARLEY! – King's Lynn Town FC. 2024-01-15 . kltown.co.uk . en.
  8. Web site: CURTIS SWITCHES BLUE FOR RED. www.needhammarketfc.co.uk. 7 July 2024. 15 July 2024.
  9. Web site: National League: 2023/24: Current table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 28 April 2024.
    Web site: Chesterfield: Squad details: 2023/24 . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 28 April 2024.