Harrison Armstrong (footballer) explained

Harrison Armstrong
Fullname:Harrison David Armstrong[1]
Birth Place:West Derby, Liverpool, England
Birth Date:19 January 2007
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Everton
Clubnumber:45[2]
Youthyears1:2012–2024
Youthclubs1:Everton
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Everton
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:21 (UTC), 24 August 2024
Ntupdate:20:17, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

Harrison David Armstrong (born 19 January 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Everton.[3]

Club career

Born in the West Derby suburb of Liverpool, Armstrong is a product of the Everton academy and joined Everton at the age of five years-old.[4] [5] He progressed from the Everton Under-18s into the Under-21s during the 2023–24 season.[6]

Armstrong signed his first professional contract in July 2024, signing a three-year deal.[7] He featured for Everton first team in pre-season matches that summer against AS Roma and Salford City, and scoring a goal in a friendly match victory against Motherwell.[8] [9] He was subsequently named among the match-day substitutes for Everton on the opening day of the 2024–25 Premier League season at home against Brighton and Hove Albion on 17 August 2024.[10] He made his Premier League debut for Everton away against Tottenham Hotspur on 24 August 2024.[11]

International career

On 11 October 2024, Armstrong made his England U18 debut during a 2-0 defeat to Sweden in Marbella.[12]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton2024–25Premier League10002030
Career total1000200030

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024/25 Premier League squad lists. Premier League. 13 September 2024. 2 December 2024.
  2. Web site: Everton squad numbers 2024/25: New transfer handed famous shirt and young forward promoted. Liverpool Echo. 17 August 2024. Chris. Beesley. 15 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Harrison Armstrong. Soccerway. 12 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Liverpool Echo. 23 August 2024. Everton selection process explained as honest verdict shared on Roman Dixon development. Chris. Beesley. 21 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Everton profile. 2 December 2024. Everton F.C.
  6. Web site: Everton £78m boost cannot hide what must happen with next big Academy graduate . Paul. Wheelock. 11 August 2024. Liverpool Echo. 7 August 2024.
  7. Web site: BBC Sport. 12 August 2024. 12 August 2024. Academy stars and signings who are the youngsters to watch?.
  8. Web site: Harrison Armstrong gets cheeky request as Everton favourite makes sensational comeback. Joe. Thomas. 11 August 2024. Liverpool Echo. 12 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Everton hammer Motherwell in behind-closed-doors friendly as teen star impresses. Joe. Thomas. 6 August 2024. Liverpool Echo. 12 August 2024.
  10. Web site: EVERTON VS. BRIGHTON. Soccerway. 17 August 2024. 17 August 2024.
  11. Web site: SPURS VS. EVERTON 4-0. Soccerway. 24 August 2024. 25 August 2024.
  12. Web site: Report: England men's Under-18s 0-2 Sweden. England Football. 11 October 2024. 12 October 2024.