Archie Harris (footballer)

Archie Harris
Personal information
Full name Archie Andrew Philip Harris[1]
Date of birth (2004-12-27) 27 December 2004
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Wigan Athletic
Number 16
Youth career
2016–2023 Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2026 Bournemouth 0 (0)
2023 → Poole Town (loan)
2023–2024 → Torquay United (loan)
2024 → Truro City (loan)
2025–2026 → Eastleigh (loan) 41 (0)
2026– Wigan Athletic 3 (0)
International career‡
2025– Wales U21 7 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:10, 31 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 09:43, 8 August 2026 (UTC)

Archie Andrew Philip Harris (born 27 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic. He is a Wales under-21 international.

Early life

Born in Liverpool,[2] Harris grew up in Dorset, and was educated at Budmouth College.[3] He joined the academy at AFC Bournemouth at the age of 11.[4]

Career

Bournemouth

Harris made his debut in senior football during the 2023–24 season when he was loaned out to Poole Town of the Southern Football League. He had additional loan spells that season with National League South clubs Torquay United and Truro City.[5]

In the 2024–25 season, Harris was included in Bournemouth's matchday squad for the first time, but did not make any first-team appearances for the club.[6]

He spent the 2025–26 season on loan with National League club Eastleigh.[7] He made 41 league appearances for the club, providing eight assists, and received the club's Young Player of the Year award.[4]

Wigan Athletic

On 6 August 2026, Harris was transferred to EFL League One club Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee, following a successful trial with the club.[8] He made his debut on 8 August in the club's EFL Cup defeat against Barnsley.[9]

International career

Harris is a Welsh youth international, and has appeared for Wales U21.[10]

Personal life

Harris is the son of Andy Harris, who was a professional footballer for Southend United, Leyton Orient and Chester City. His sister, Charlotte, plays women's football for AFC Bournemouth.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Premier League clubs publish 2025/26 retained lists". Premier League. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 "More About Archie Harris". AFC Bournemouth. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Football: Cherries' deal for ace Archie". Dorset Echo. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Academy graduate Harris ends decade at Cherries with permanent move to Wigan". Bournemouth Echo. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Official: Harris signs on loan". Eastleigh F.C. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Bournemouth news: Archie Harris 'happy' to get Eastleigh loan over the line". BBC Sport. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "'Great opportunity' - Eastleigh sign Bournemouth defender on season-long loan". Daily Echo. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Archie Harris: Wigan Athletic sign Bournemouth defender". BBC Sport. 6 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Carabao Cup: Barnsley 1-1 Wigan Athletic (6-5 pens) - Tykes progress". BBC Sport. 8 August 2026. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Uefa U21 European Championship Qualifiers: Wales 2-0 Belarus". BBC Sport. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
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