Harry Wilson is a Welsh professional footballer known for playing as a winger or attacking midfielder.
He plays for Premier League club Leeds United and the Wales national team.
Wilson joined Liverpool's youth academy at the age of nine and became a full-time member at 15.
Biography
Early Life
Harry Wilson was born in Wrexham, Wales, and attended Ysgol Dinas Brân in Llangollen. His football journey began at a young age when he joined Liverpool's youth academy at just nine years old. By the age of 15, he became a full-time member of the Liverpool Academy, showcasing his talent in various youth competitions, including the prestigious Ajax Future Cup where he was a joint top scorer in 2014.
Career Development
Wilson's professional career took off when he signed his first contract with Liverpool in July 2014. He made headlines during the 2014–15 UEFA Youth League, scoring a dramatic late winner against Real Madrid. In August 2015, he was loaned to Crewe Alexandra, where he made his professional debut. After returning to Liverpool, he continued to develop, eventually being named captain of the under-23 team.
Internationally, Wilson made his mark at a young age, debuting for the Wales national team at just 16 years and 207 days, becoming the youngest player to represent Wales, surpassing Gareth Bale's record. He has since played for various national youth teams and the senior squad, contributing to Wales' international campaigns.
Achievements and Legacy
Throughout his career, Wilson has received numerous accolades, including being named the EFL Championship PFA Player of the Month and earning spots in the Team of the Season. His performances have not only made him a key player for clubs like Fulham and AFC Bournemouth but have also solidified his status as a prominent figure in Welsh football. Wilson's journey from a young academy player to an international star exemplifies his dedication and talent in the sport.
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As of match played 5 September 2026
International
As of match played 31 March 2026
As of match played 18 November 2025. Wales' score listed first, score column indicates score after each Wilson goal.
Having represented Wales in the Victory Shield and at under-17 level and impressing manager Chris Coleman with his performances, in October 2013, Wilson was called up by the Wales national football team at the age of 16. An unused substitute in a 1–0 victory over Macedonia on 11 October, Wilson made his debut four days later against Belgium, when he came on as a substitute for Hal Robson-Kanu in the 87th minute. Upon making this appearance he became the youngest player at the age of 16 years and 207 days, to play for Wales, beating the previous record holder Gareth Bale by 108 days. He also became Liverpool's youngest international beating the record previously held by Raheem Sterling who represented England for the first time in November 2012 at the age of 17 years and 342 days. He was praised by Coleman, who said: "Now he has had a little taste of it, that cements his future with Wales for the next 10 or 15 years"; the manager also spoke of England's interest in the player. Wilson's maternal grandfather Peter Edwards earned around £125,000 after placing a £50 bet with William Hill on his grandson becoming an international footballer, when he was aged just 18 months. In June 2015, Wilson again joined up with the senior Welsh squad for a post-season training camp in Cardiff. On 20 March 2017, he replaced the injured Tom Lawrence in the Wales squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland. Wilson was included in Wales' squad for the China Cup in March…
Liverpool
Born in Wrexham, Wilson was schooled at Ysgol Dinas Brân in Llangollen. He first signed to Liverpool as a member of the U9s squad. At the age of 15 he became a full-time member of the Liverpool Academy squad. During the 2012–13 campaign, Wilson featured for the U18s and was a regular face in the U16 side. For the beginning of the next season, he was promoted to the U18s full-time. In 2014, Wilson was joint top scorer with fellow Liverpool youngster Sheyi Ojo at the Ajax Future Cup. In July 2014, Wilson signed his first professional contract with the club. He competed in the 2014–15 UEFA Youth League in which Liverpool reached the last 16, and scored an 88th-minute winner in a 3–2 home win over Real Madrid on 22 October 2014. On 11 July 2015, Wilson was named in Liverpool's 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Thailand, Australia and Malaysia. On 16 August he was crowned best forward of the 2015 PSV Otten Cup.
Loan to Crewe Alexandra
On 26 August 2015, Wilson joined League One side Crewe Alexandra on a youth loan deal for four months until 5 January 2016. He made his debut against Millwall as a 67th-minute substitute for David Fox in a 1–3 loss at Gresty Road on 12 September, and his first start in a goalless draw away to Burton Albion on 20 October. Wilson was recalled from his loan spell on 1 December.
Return to Liverpool
On 28 July 2016, Wilson signed a new contract with Liverpool, and was shortly named the under-23 captain.…
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- Wales national under-19 football team (2014–)
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- Wales national under-21 football team (2015–)
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- Wales men's national association football team (2013–)
- Club
- AFC Bournemouth (2019–2020)
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- Liverpool F.C. (2015–)
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- Crewe Alexandra F.C. (2015–2015)
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- Wales national under-17 football team (2013–2014)
- National team
- Wales
Legacy
Fulham
EFL Championship: 2021–22 Wales
China Cup runner-up: 2018 Individual
EFL Championship PFA Player of the Month: April 2018 EFL Championship Team of the Season: 2021–22 PFA Team of the Year: 2021–22 Championship Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2024, December 2025 BBC Goal of the Month: August 2019, December 2025 BBC Goal of the Season: 2025–26 Liverpool Academy Player of the Season: 2017–18 Fulham Player of the Year: 2026
Clubs
- Wales men's national association football team2013current
- Wales national under-19 football team2014current
- Liverpool F.C.2015current
- Wales national under-21 football team2015current
- Wales national under-17 football team2013–2014
- Crewe Alexandra F.C.2015–2015
- AFC Bournemouth2019–2020
Played together with
- Aaron BrownAFC Bournemouth · 2006–2006
Aaron RamsdaleAFC Bournemouth · 2017–2020
Abdul OsmanCrewe Alexandra F.C. · 2012–2014- Abe HartleyLiverpool F.C. · 1897–1898
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2001–2002
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2002–2003
Adam BarrettAFC Bournemouth · 2011–2012
Adam FedericiAFC Bournemouth · 2015–2018
Adam GriffithsAFC Bournemouth · 2006–2006- Adam HammillLiverpool F.C. · 2006–2009
- Adam KingCrewe Alexandra F.C. · 2015–2016
Adam LallanaAFC Bournemouth · 2007–2007
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Harry Wilson is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Leeds United and the Wales national team.
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