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Luke Bernard Harris (born 4 March 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for EFL Championship club Oxford United, on loan from Premier League club Fulham. He has spent time on loan at Exeter City and Birmingham City. He has represented Wales from under-17 to under-21 level.
Key Information
Personal life
[edit]Born in Jersey, Harris attended St. Clement School on the island. He also attended Le Rocquier School as well as Coombe Boys' School.[4]
Club career
[edit]Harris made headlines when he scored a hat-trick in eleven minutes for Fulham's under-23 side against Newcastle United under-23s in February 2022.[5] In the summer of 2022 he attended summer training camps and played friendlies with the Fulham first team.[6] Harris was named in the starting eleven for the Fulham first team for the first time on 23 August 2022 for an EFL Cup match away against Crawley Town.[7] In September 2022 Harris was rewarded with a new professional contract with Fulham lasting until 2025, and began training daily with the first-team squad. First-team manager Marco Silva described him as "an offensive midfielder. He has one thing that is really important in football today – the ability to arrive in the box and score goals. It is something that is not easy to find in a midfielder, to be in the right spots. He has it. It's up to us to keep working with him and to make him grow in the other aspects. That will be important for him."[8] Harris made his Premier League debut on 20 October 2022 appearing as a substitute in a 3–0 home win over Aston Villa.[9]
In February 2023, Harris was awarded the 'Rising Star Award' at the 2022 Channel Islands Sports Awards.[10]
On 3 January 2024, Harris joined League One side Exeter City on loan until the end of the season.[11]
Harris joined League One club Birmingham City on 4 August 2024 on loan for the 2024–25 season.[12] He made his debut in the opening fixture of the season, replacing Willum Þór Willumsson soon after half-time with Birmingham 1–0 down at home to Reading; he "injected some urgency into Blues' play and found himself in some good positions" as his team drew the match via a late penalty.[13]
On 25 July 2025, Harris joined Championship club Oxford United on a season-long loan.[14]
International career
[edit]Harris was born in Jersey to a Welsh father and Irish mother.[15] He captained the Wales under-17 international age group side, and was called up for the Wales under-19s for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship Group 10 qualifying matches in Norway against Georgia, Norway and Kosovo on 6, 9 and 12 October 2021.[16][17][18]
In September 2022 Harris was called up to the senior Wales squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Belgium and Poland on 22 and 25 September 2022.[2]
In August 2023 Harris was called up to the Wales under-21 squad for the first time.[19]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 3 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fulham | 2022–23[20] | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[21] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Fulham U21 | 2023–24[21] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Exeter City (loan) | 2023–24[21] | League One | 21 | 4 | — | — | — | 21 | 4 | |||
| Birmingham City (loan) | 2024–25[22] | League One | 29 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 36 | 4 |
| Career total | 54 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 67 | 8 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]Birmingham City
- EFL League One: 2024–25[23]
- EFL Trophy runner-up: 2024–25[24]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "L. Harris: Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ a b BBC Sport (14 September 2022). "Nations League: Wales call up Fulham youngster Luke Harris for games with Belgium and Poland". Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Luke Harris: Internationals". worldfootball.net. HeimSpiel Medien. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Fox, Jason (4 November 2021). "Former England coach backs 'high performer' Harris". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ ITV News (22 February 2022). "Jersey-born teenager Luke Harris scores three goals in just 11 minutes". Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Lees, Paul (20 July 2022). "Harris makes his mark". Jersey Evening Post. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Crawley Town vs Fulham". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Rutzler, Peter (22 September 2022). "Luke Harris is following in Fabio Carvalho's footsteps as Fulham's next big thing". The Athletic. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Howarth, Matthew (20 October 2022). "Fulham 3-0 Aston Villa: Craven Cottage defeat increases pressure on Villa manager Steven Gerrard". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ ITV News (3 February 2023). "CI Sports Awards 2022: Two winners chosen for this year's Rising Star award". Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ BBC Sport (3 January 2024). "Luke Harris: Exeter City sign Fulham's Wales Under-21 attacker on loan". Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Martin, Laurie (4 August 2024). "Harris joins Birmingham on loan". Fulham F.C. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ Dicken, Alex (10 August 2024). "Birmingham City player ratings after Alfie May prevents Reading defeat". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Rice, Liam (25 July 2025). "Fulham midfielder Luke Harris joins Oxford United on loan". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Steven (22 September 2022). "A 'surreal' Wales intro for Harris". Jersey Evening Post.
- ^ "Wales Under 19 UEFA 2021/2022". dragonsoccer.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Georgiou, Ethan (15 May 2022). "Luke Harris: The Story So Far". Fulham F.C. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ Ryan, Sean (14 October 2022). "Who is Luke Harris? Fulham's Welsh wonderkid ready to enter the frame". Jobsforfootball.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ BBC Sport (31 August 2023). "Wales Under-21: Fulham's Luke Harris and Cardiff City's Joel Colwill receive first call-ups". Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Luke Harris in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Luke Harris in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Luke Harris in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ BBC Sport (12 April 2025). "Birmingham win League One title after Wrexham draw". Retrieved 14 April 2025.
"Section Six: EFL Regulations". Handbook: 2024/25 EFL Regulations (PDF). English Football League. 2024. 38.2 p. 301. Retrieved 14 April 2025.To be eligible to receive a Championship, League One or Two winners medal, a player must have been named on the team sheet in at least 25% of the Club's league fixtures in that season.
"Birmingham City FC: Squad: Statistics: 2024/2025". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 14 April 2025. - ^ Long, Dan (13 April 2025). "Birmingham City 0–2 Peterborough United: Harley Mills scores stunning free-kick as Posh become first team ever to retain Vertu Trophy". Sky Sports. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Luke Harris at Soccerway
- Luke Harris at Soccerbase
Luke Harris
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Early life and education
Personal background
Luke Harris was born on 4 March 2005 in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands.[4][11] He was born to a Welsh father and an Irish mother, which provided him with eligibility to represent the Wales national team through his paternal heritage.[12][13] Harris grew up in Jersey, where his family background influenced his early environment and connection to his Welsh roots, despite the island's distinct location off the coast of France.[14]Schooling
Harris attended St. Clement's Primary School in Jersey during his early years, where he demonstrated versatility in sports beyond football by winning the school's cross-country championships in both the autumn and spring races, as well as the long-distance event at the primary school athletics championships.[14] Following primary education, he progressed to Le Rocquier School, a secondary school in Jersey serving students aged 11 to 16, where he continued his studies until approximately age 14. At around age 14 or 15, Harris relocated to England to join Fulham's full-time academy program, enrolling at Coombe Boys' School in New Malden, London, to balance his education with intensive football training.[15][16] His former headteacher at St. Clement's, Richard Heaven, described him as "very quiet and unassuming," noting that he "kept his feet firmly on the ground" while inspiring peers through his demeanor.[17]Club career
Fulham
Harris joined Fulham's academy in 2014 at under-10 level after trialing with the club and navigating eligibility rules, officially registering as a scholar in June 2019.[3][4] He quickly progressed through the youth ranks, featuring for the under-18s in the 2019–20 season where he recorded eight goals and three assists despite being just 14 years old.[18] Harris continued his impressive form at under-23 level during the 2021–22 campaign, scoring 13 goals in 17 Premier League 2 appearances.[3] A standout moment came on 21 February 2022, when he netted a hat-trick within the first 12 minutes to help Fulham's under-23s secure a 6–1 victory over Newcastle United under-23s.[19] On 16 September 2022, Harris signed his first professional contract with Fulham, committing his future to the club until the summer of 2025; this was extended on 14 March 2023 until 2026.[5][6] This deal followed his breakthrough into senior consideration, as he had already been involved in first-team training sessions earlier that year. Harris made his senior debut for Fulham on 23 August 2022, starting in the EFL Cup second-round match against Crawley Town, where he played the first 45 minutes in a 2–0 defeat.[20] His Premier League debut followed on 20 October 2022, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute during a 3–0 home win over Aston Villa.[21] He made two further Premier League substitute appearances that season: on 5 November 2022 against Manchester City (2 minutes in a 2–1 loss) and on 26 December 2022 against Bournemouth (starting minutes in a 3–0 win).[22][23] In the 2023/24 season, Harris featured twice more for the first team: as a substitute in the EFL Cup second round against Tottenham Hotspur on 29 August 2023 (13 minutes in a 1–1 draw, 5–3 on penalties win) and in the Premier League against Manchester City on 2 September 2023 (75 minutes as a substitute for the injured Tom Cairney in a 5–1 loss).[24][25] These appearances marked the beginning of his integration into the first-team squad under manager Marco Silva, though he remained primarily focused on youth development at that stage.[26]Loan to Exeter City
On 3 January 2024, Luke Harris joined Exeter City on loan from Fulham until the end of the 2023–24 season, providing the League One club with a creative midfielder to bolster their squad during the second half of the campaign.[27] This move allowed Harris, building on his brief Premier League debut experience with Fulham earlier in the season, to gain consistent senior minutes in a competitive environment.[28] Harris quickly adapted to the demands of League One, making 21 appearances and scoring 4 goals while providing 2 assists during his spell at St James Park.[29] His development was evident in several key moments, including his first senior goal on 12 March 2024, a left-footed strike in the 41st minute during a 3–0 away win over Shrewsbury Town, where Exeter capitalized on an early red card to the hosts.[30] He followed this with an equalizer against Cheltenham Town on 1 April 2024, smashing home from distance in the second half to secure a 2–1 victory and help maintain Exeter's push for mid-table security.[31] Harris's form peaked in April, highlighted by a superb volley in the 79th minute during a dramatic 4–2 comeback win at Port Vale on 13 April 2024, completing a turnaround from 2–0 down at halftime.[32] His fourth goal came as the opener on 20 April 2024 against Northampton Town, firing Exeter into a 1–0 lead en route to a 2–1 home win, capping a run of four goals in his final eight outings that showcased his growing confidence and attacking threat.[33] These contributions not only aided Exeter's survival in the division but also demonstrated Harris's ability to influence games from midfield with both goals and creative play.[34] The loan concluded at the end of the 2023–24 season in late May 2024, after which Harris returned to Fulham to continue his development with the parent club.[3]Loan to Birmingham City
On 4 August 2024, Fulham midfielder Luke Harris joined Birmingham City on a season-long loan until the end of the 2024–25 campaign, aiming to gain further experience in League One following a brief stint at Exeter City earlier that year.[35][9] The 19-year-old made an immediate impact, debuting as a substitute in Birmingham's opening 1–1 draw against Reading on 10 August 2024, where he contributed to the team's midfield energy despite the result. His integration into the squad under manager Chris Davies highlighted his versatility as an attacking midfielder, often deployed in central roles to support the forward line. Harris featured prominently throughout the season, making 36 appearances across all competitions (29 in League One), scoring four goals (three in league), and providing one assist.[36][37] His first goal came on 17 August 2024, a composed finish in a 3–2 victory over Wycombe Wanderers that showcased his clinical finishing from the edge of the box.[38] Further league strikes followed in a 4–0 home win against Cambridge United on 11 February 2025, where he opened the scoring, and a 6–2 thrashing of Barnsley on 5 April 2025, adding to the rout during a crucial phase of the promotion race.[39] His fourth goal came in the EFL Trophy against Exeter City on 10 December 2024, opening the scoring in a 2–1 victory.[40] These moments underscored his growing influence, particularly in high-stakes matches, as he started 10 league games and provided dynamic runs and key passes to aid Birmingham's attacking transitions.[29] Harris's contributions were integral to Birmingham City's dominant 2024–25 League One campaign, which culminated in the title win with a record 111 points and promotion to the Championship. The team finished 34 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses, conceding just 25 goals all season, and Harris's involvement in the promotion push—especially his goals in February and April—helped maintain momentum during a run that saw them clinch the championship on 12 April 2025 with six games remaining.[41][42] His performances earned praise for adding youthful flair to a squad that broke multiple records, including the highest points total in English football's third tier.[43]Loan to Oxford United
On 25 July 2025, Luke Harris joined Oxford United on a season-long loan from Fulham, aiming to gain experience in the Championship.[2][1] Harris made his debut for Oxford United on 27 August 2025 in the EFL Cup second round against Brighton & Hove Albion, coming on as a substitute and playing 24 minutes in a 0–6 defeat.[44][45] In the Championship, Harris has primarily featured as a substitute, making eight appearances totaling 130 minutes by 8 November 2025, with no goals or assists recorded.[45] His league debut came on 30 August 2025 against Coventry City, where he played the final three minutes in a 2–2 draw, followed by substitute outings against Leicester City (38 minutes on 13 September), Bristol City (9 minutes on 21 September), Queens Park Rangers (21 minutes on 1 October), Wrexham (10 minutes on 22 October), Sheffield Wednesday (14 minutes on 25 October), Millwall (17 minutes on 1 November), and West Bromwich Albion (18 minutes on 8 November).[45] Building on his successful loan at Birmingham City, where he featured in 36 matches during their 2024–25 League One promotion campaign, Harris has been adapting to the increased intensity and pace of Championship football.[1][2] Primarily deployed as an attacking midfielder, he has shown versatility by appearing in defensive and forward roles, focusing on building match fitness and contributing to squad depth under manager Gary Rowett.[29][46] Harris expressed enthusiasm for the move, stating his intent to "make his mark" at the higher level and develop further in a competitive environment.[2]Honours
During his time in Fulham's academy, Harris contributed to the Under-18s team's success in winning the U18 Premier League South division in the 2020–21 season, where he scored eight goals in league play as a 15-year-old, helping secure the title with 18 wins from 24 matches.[47][48][49] In the following 2021–22 campaign, he transitioned to the Under-21s and featured in 18 Premier League 2 matches, aiding the side's victory in Division 2 with a strong performance that included multiple goals and assists, marking a key step in his development toward senior football.[50] Harris's first senior team honour came during his 2024–25 loan spell at Birmingham City, where he was part of the squad that clinched the EFL League One title with a record-breaking 111 points from 34 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses, earning automatic promotion to the EFL Championship.[42][8] This achievement highlighted Birmingham's dominant campaign, setting a new benchmark for points in English third-tier history and returning the club to the second tier after relegation the previous season.[43]International career
Youth career
Harris began his international youth career with the Wales under-17 team, where he made 5 appearances and scored 3 goals, primarily during the 2021-22 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers.[51] He also captained the side in several outings, demonstrating leadership qualities early on.[52] Progressing to the under-18 level, Harris earned 1 cap and scored 1 goal in a friendly match in 2021.[53] At under-19 level, he featured in 2 matches during the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers, netting 1 goal in his second appearance against Moldova in October 2021.[54] This call-up came while he was still eligible for younger age groups, underscoring his rapid development.[52] Harris's most extensive youth international experience came with the Wales under-21 team, for which he has made 8 appearances and scored 1 goal since his debut in 2023 as of November 2025.[55] Key fixtures include UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, such as the 2025 match against Denmark, and friendlies that contributed to his total caps.[56] His under-21 involvement paralleled his club progression at Fulham's youth setup, where he gained parallel experience in competitive environments, including recent qualifiers in 2025.[3][57]Senior career
Harris received his first call-up to the Wales senior national team in September 2022, at the age of 17, for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Belgium and Poland.[58] He remained an unused substitute in both matches.[59] In November 2022, Harris was named as one of Wales' standby players for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar but withdrew from the traveling party for personal reasons prior to the tournament.[60] He returned to the senior squad in March 2023 for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Croatia and Latvia, where he again did not feature.[61] Later that year, in June 2023, Harris was included in the squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers versus Armenia and Turkey, marking his third senior call-up, though he remained uncapped.[62] Harris earned another senior selection in November 2024 for the UEFA Nations League games against Turkey and Iceland but was forced to withdraw due to illness before the fixtures. As of November 2025, he has yet to make his senior international debut despite multiple inclusions.[63] Born in Jersey to a Welsh father, Harris is eligible to represent Wales and has been integrated into the senior setup amid competition for midfield positions from established players such as Aaron Ramsey and Harry Wilson, as well as other young prospects.[64] His progression from youth international levels to repeated senior call-ups positions him as an emerging talent for the national team.[58]Career statistics
Club
Harris made his senior debut for Fulham in the EFL Cup against Crawley Town on 23 August 2022.[65]| Season | Club | Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Fulham | Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Fulham | FA Cup | 1 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Fulham | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 |
| 2023/24 | Fulham | Premier League | 1 | 0 |
| 2023/24 | Exeter City | League One | 21 | 4 |
| 2024/25 | Birmingham City | League One | 29 | 3 |
| 2024/25 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 3 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | Birmingham City | EFL Trophy | 3 | 1 |
| 2024/25 | Birmingham City | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Oxford United | Championship | 8 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Oxford United | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 |
International
Harris has earned caps for Wales at youth international levels but has yet to make a senior appearance as of November 2025.[11]| Level | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| U17 | 5 | 3 |
| U18 | 1 | 1 |
| U19 | 2 | 1 |
| U21 | 11 | 1 |
| Senior | 0 | 0 |