Harry Paton (soccer) explained

Harry Paton
Fullname:Harrison Theodore Paton
Birth Date:May 23, 1998
Birth Place:Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Motherwell
Clubnumber:12
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:Fulham
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Heart of Midlothian
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Stenhousemuir (loan)
Caps2:31
Goals2:8
Years3:2018–2022
Clubs3:Ross County
Caps3:89
Goals3:1
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Stenhousemuir (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:1
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Motherwell
Caps5:33
Goals5:2
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Canada U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:Canada U20
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Canada
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:May 18, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:October 13, 2023

Harrison Theodore Paton (born May 23, 1998) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for club Motherwell and the Canada national team.

Club career

Early career

A product of the Fulham and Heart of Midlothian academies, Paton played with Stenhousemuir of League Two on loan from Hearts and was part of their successful season getting promoted to League One. For his efforts with the club, he was named to the League 2 Team of the Season.[1]

Ross County

Paton would sign a one-year deal with Scottish Championship side Ross County in July 2018.[2] Paton made his debut for Ross County against Alloa in the Scottish League Cup, where he also scored his first goal for the club.[3] In his first season with Ross County, Paton would spend the first half of the season back on loan with Stenhousemuir, but would return from loan in January, and would make 7 appearances for the club.[4]

Ross County would re-sign Paton for the 2019-20 season, and he would make his first start for the club in September 2019.[5] [6] Paton would make 23 appearances for the club in 2019-20, breaking into the first team on a full-time basis.[7]

On May 25, 2020, Ross County announced Paton had signed a new deal with the club.[8] In June 2022, it was announced that Paton had turned down a new contract offer with the club, ending his time at Ross County after four seasons.[9]

Motherwell

In April 2023, Paton signed for Scottish side Motherwell on a contract until the end of the season, making his debut for the club later the same day.[10] In June 2023, he signed a new two-year contract to remain with the club.[11] Paton scored his first goal on August 26 for Motherwell, netting a stoppage-time winner to complete a 2-1 comeback win against Kilmarnock.[12]

International career

Youth

Paton was part of the Canada U17 team who participated in the 2015 CONCACAF U-17 Championship where Paton played 6 times.[13] He would be named to Canada's provisional squad for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in February 2020.[14] Paton was set to be named to the team ahead of the rescheduled tournament in March 2021, but Ross County opted to not release him.[15]

Senior

In June 2021, Paton was named to Canada's 60-man preliminary squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[16] On July 1, he was named to the final 23-man squad.[17] Paton would join the team late due to COVID-19 protocols after a number of Ross County players and staff tested positive for the virus prior to his departure.[18] He would fail to make an appearance at the tournament.

In October 2023, Paton returned to the national team ahead of a friendly against Japan in Niigata.[19] He made his debut for Canada in the match on October 13,[20] coming on as a substitute for Samuel Piette at the 61st minute.[21]

Personal life

Paton's younger brother, Ben, is also a professional soccer player.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stenhousemuir (loan)2017–18Scottish League Two318202040398
2018–19Scottish Championship4000112071
2019–20Scottish Premiership190103110241
2020–21351005100402
2021–22310100000320
Total8912093301034
Stenhousemuir (loan)2018–19Scottish League One131100000141
Motherwell2022–23Scottish Premiership7000000070
2023–24262204000322
2024–250000300030
Total332207000422
Career total16712601837019715

International

Honours

Club

Ross County

2018–19[22]

2018–19[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LEAGUE 2 TEAM OF THE SEASON. May 22, 2018.
  2. Web site: Canadian midfielder Harry Paton joins club on permanent contract. Ross County FC. June 20, 2018. February 29, 2020. June 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180628223409/https://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/news/archive/harry-paton-joins-ross-county/. dead.
  3. Web site: Ross County seal progress to last 16 of Betfred Cup with 2-0 win over Alloa Athletic. Press and Journal. July 28, 2018.
  4. Web site: Paton ready to grasp Staggies top-flight chance. The Press and Journal. Andy Skinner. July 20, 2019.
  5. Web site: Paton staking claim for Staggies midfield berth, says Kettlewell. The Press and Journal. Andy Skinner. August 21, 2019.
  6. Web site: Stenhousemuir spell helped Paton prepare for Premiership life. Ross-Shire Journal. Andrew Henderson. September 19, 2019.
  7. Web site: Harry Paton hopes Ross County form keeps him on radar for Canada Olympics spot. The Press and Journal. Andy Skinner. August 8, 2020.
  8. Web site: Club News Player Update. May 25, 2020. May 25, 2020. June 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626204930/https://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/news/archive/club-news-player-update/. dead.
  9. Web site: Canada international squad member Harry Paton officially parts with Ross County as a free agent after rejecting the offer of a new deal in Dingwall. The Inverness Courier. Alasdair Fraser. June 22, 2022.
  10. Web site: HARRY PATON JOINS UNTIL END OF SEASON . motherwellfc.co.uk . Motherwell F.C. . 1 April 2023 . 1 April 2023.
  11. Web site: HARRY PATON SIGNS TWO-YEAR DEAL . motherwellfc.co.uk/ . Motherwell F.C. . 22 June 2023 . 22 June 2023.
  12. Web site: Motherwell 2-1 Kilmarnock: Game-changer Harry Paton give hosts win. August 26, 2023.
  13. Web site: Harrison Paton. Canada Soccer. March 10, 2019.
  14. Web site: Canada Soccer announces Provisional List for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying . Canada Soccer . 26 February 2020 . 26 February 2020 . March 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200309191149/https://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-announces-provisional-list-for-concacaf-men-s-olympic-qualifying-p162594-preview-1 . dead .
  15. Web site: Episode 43 – Detailing Canada's plans for January. December 20, 2021.
  16. Web site: Davies, David highlight Canada's preliminary roster for Gold Cup. June 18, 2021.
  17. Web site: Canada Soccer announces 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Roster. Canadian Soccer Association. Jul 1, 2021.
  18. Web site: CANADA KICKS OFF GROUP PHASE AT THE 2021 CONCACAF GOLD CUP. July 10, 201.
  19. Web site: Biello names CanMNT squad: Highlights from press conference ahead of ‘audition’ friendly vs. Japan. October 5, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  20. Web site: CHOINIÈRE AND PATON MAKE THEIR CANADA DEBUTS AWAY AGAINST JAPAN. October 13, 2023. Canada Soccer Association.
  21. Web site: Harry Paton comes on for Sam Piette. October 13, 2023. Canada Soccer Association.
  22. Web site: Ross County Secure title and promotion. BBC. 26 April 2019. 26 April 2019.
  23. Web site: Ross County lifted the Challenge Cup for a third time. BBC Sport. 23 March 2019. 23 March 2019.