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Harley Willard

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Harley Willard
Personal information
Full name Harley Willard
Date of birth (1997-09-04) 4 September 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, winger, striker
Team information
Current team
KA
Number 8
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Maidstone United 3 (0)
2017Eastbourne 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– KA 38 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 August 2024

Harley Bryn Willard (born 4 September 1997) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder, winger, striker for KA. Born in England, he was a Scotland youth international.

Early life

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As a youth player, Willard joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Southampton. He debuted for the club's under-23 team at the age of sixteen.[1] He was regarded as one of the club's most promising prospects.[2]

Club career

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In 2018, Willard signed for Cambodian side Svay Rieng. He was described as "made a big impact... impressed on the pitch... contributing several assists".[3] In 2022, he signed for Icelandic side Þór. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[4]

International career

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Willard is a Scotland youth international. He played for the Scotland national under-18 football team.

Style of play

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Willard mainly operates as midfielder, winger, or striker. He is known for his speed.[5]

Personal life

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Willard was born in 1997 in England. He is of Scottish descent.

References

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  1. ^ "Harley Willard: 'Iceland's a good place just to concentrate on your football'". theguardian.com.
  2. ^ "Next Generation 2014: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". theguardian.com.
  3. ^ "Harley Willard: The 20-year-old making a big impact in Cambodia".
  4. ^ ""Tók þessa ákvörðun þar sem ég vil prófa mig á hærra stigi"". fotbolti.net.
  5. ^ "Lykilmaðurinn: Einn af betri leikmönnum deildarinnar". fotbolti.net.