Harley Willard
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harley Bryn Willard | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Selfoss | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2013 | Arsenal | ||
| 2013–2017 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Maidstone United | 3 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2018 | Welling United | 2 | (1) |
| 2018 | Hässleholms IF | 16 | (9) |
| 2018 | Svay Rieng | ||
| 2019–2021 | Víkingur Ólafsvík | 68 | (36) |
| 2022 | Þór | 22 | (11) |
| 2023–2024 | KA | 47 | (5) |
| 2025– | Selfoss | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Scotland U16 | 1 | (1) |
| Scotland U18 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024 | |||
Harley Bryn Willard (born 4 September 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Icelandic club Selfoss. Born in England, he has represented Scotland at youth international level. Willard is best known to Iceland football, having won the Icelandic Cup in 2024 with KA. He previously also played for Icelandic clubs Vikingur Olafsvik, and Þór Akureyri.
Early life
[edit]Willard joined the academy at Arsenal at the age of 9 before joining Southampton at the age of 15.[1] He debuted for the club's under-23 team at the age of sixteen.[2] He was regarded as one of the club's most promising prospects.[3]
Club career
[edit]In 2018, Willard signed for Cambodian side Svay Rieng. He was described as "made a big impact... impressed on the pitch... contributing several assists".[4] In 2022, he signed for Icelandic side Þór. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[5] In February 2025, Willard joined 1. deild karla side Selfoss.[6]
International career
[edit]Willard has played for Scotland at youth international level. In April 2013, he scored on his debut for Scotland U16.[7]
Style of play
[edit]Willard mainly operates as midfielder, winger, or striker. He is known for his speed.[8]
Honours
[edit]KA Akureyri
References
[edit]- ^ "Maidstone United sign former Southampton FC midfielder Harley Willard". kentonline.co.uk/. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ Ames, Nick (8 October 2019). "Harley Willard: 'Iceland's a good place just to concentrate on your football'". The Guardian.
- ^ Fifield, Dominic; Hunter, Andy; Hytner, David; Jackson, Jamie; James, Stuart; Steinberg, Jacob; Taylor, Louise; Wilson, Paul (13 October 2014). "Next Generation 2014: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian.
- ^ "Harley Willard: The 20-year-old making a big impact in Cambodia". englishplayersabroad.com. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Tók þessa ákvörðun þar sem ég vil prófa mig á hærra stigi". fotbolti.net.
- ^ "Harley Willard velur Selfoss fram yfir Þór (Staðfest)". fotbolti.net (in Icelandic). 7 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Live events Scotland U16 vs Switzerland U16". besoccer.com. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Lykilmaðurinn: Einn af betri leikmönnum deildarinnar". fotbolti.net.
External links
[edit]- Harley Willard at Soccerway
- Harley Willard at WorldFootball.net
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Men's association football midfielders
- Expatriate men's footballers in Cambodia
- Expatriate men's footballers in Iceland
- English men's footballers
- English people of Scottish descent
- Scottish men's footballers
- 21st-century English sportsmen
- 21st-century Scottish sportsmen
- Þór Akureyri players
- English expatriate men's footballers
- Scotland men's youth international footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden
- English expatriate sportspeople in Sweden
- English expatriate sportspeople in Cambodia
- English expatriate sportspeople in Iceland
- Southampton F.C. players
- Maidstone United F.C. players
- Eastbourne Borough F.C. players
- Welling United F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- Hässleholms IF players
- Division 2 (Swedish football) players
- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC players
- Cambodian Premier League players
- Ungmennafélagið Víkingur players
- 1. deild karla players
- Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar players
- Úrvalsdeild karla (football) players
- Selfoss men's football players