Harry Clarke (footballer, born 2001)

Harrison Thomas Clarke (born 2 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ross County on loan from Arsenal.[2]

Harry Clarke
Personal information
Full name Harrison Thomas Clarke[1]
Date of birth (2001-03-02) 2 March 2001
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Ross County
(on loan from Arsenal)
Number 20
Youth career
Ipswich Town
2015–2020 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Arsenal 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Oldham Athletic (loan) 32 (1)
2021– → Ross County (loan) 14 (3)
National team
England U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:23, 16 December 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Ipswich, Clarke began his career with Ipswich Town having been scouted at Brantham Athletic FC. He joined Arsenal as a youth player in 2015.[3] In August 2018, he signed his first professional contract, which was renewed in December 2019.[4]

On loan at Oldham Athletic

In October 2020, Clarke joined Oldham Athletic on loan until January 2021.[5][6] On 20 October 2020, he came off the bench in the 85th minute and made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Carlisle United in League Two.[7] On 3 November, he scored his first competitive goal in a 2–1 victory over Cheltenham Town in the league.[8] On 22 January 2021, the loan was extended for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[9]

On loan at Ross County

On 2 August 2021, Clarke was loaned to Scottish Premiership side Ross County for the 2021–22 season.[10][11]

International career

Clarke has represented England at under-17 youth level.[3]

Playing style

Clarke began his career as a midfielder but was converted to a defender when he joined Arsenal in 2015.[3] Arsenal described Clarke as "capable of playing as a right back or as a central defender" who "has taken his qualities as a midfielder into defence, looking to play the ball forwards whenever possible".[3]

Career statistics
As of match played 15 December 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Arsenal U21 2019–20[12] ———2[lower-alpha 1]020
2020–21[13] ———1[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 0000003030
Arsenal 2020–21[13] Premier League 0000000000
2021–22[14] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Oldham Athletic (loan) 2020–21[13] League Two 321300000351
Ross County (loan) 2021–22[14] Scottish Premiership 1430000—143
Career total 464300030524
  1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  2. "England – H. Clarke – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  3. "Harry Clarke". www.arsenal.com.
  4. "Harry Clarke signs new contract". www.arsenal.com. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  5. "Arsenal Prospect Signs On Loan". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk.
  6. "Oldham sign Ntambwe, Bilboe and Clarke" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  7. "Oldham Athletic 1–1 Carlisle United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  8. "Oldham 2–1 Cheltenham: Harry Clarke hits late Latics winner". Sky Sports. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  9. "Clarke extends his stay". Oldham Athletic AFC. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  10. "Harry Clarke joins Ross County for the season". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  11. "Arsenal's Clarke joins County on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. "Games played by Harry Clarke in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  13. "Games played by Harry Clarke in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  14. "Games played by Harry Clarke in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
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