Harrison Armstrong (footballer)

Harrison Armstrong
Personal information
Full name Harrison David Armstrong[1]
Date of birth (2007-01-19) 19 January 2007
Place of birth West Derby, Liverpool, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Everton
Number 45
Youth career
2012–2024 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Everton 14 (0)
2025 → Derby County (loan) 15 (1)
2025–2026 → Preston North End (loan) 17 (1)
International career‡
2024–2025 England U18 8 (0)
2025– England U19 6 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:38, 14 March 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 20:14, 12 November 2025 (UTC)

Harrison David Armstrong (born 19 January 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Everton.[3]

Club career

Born in the West Derby suburb of Liverpool, Armstrong is a product of the Everton academy and joined Everton at the age of five years-old.[4][5] He progressed from the Everton Under-18s into the Under-21s during the 2023–24 season.[6]

Armstrong signed his first professional contract in July 2024, signing a three-year deal.[7] He featured for Everton first team in pre-season matches that summer against AS Roma and Salford City, and scoring a goal in a friendly match victory against Motherwell.[8][9] Armstrong was subsequently named among the match-day substitutes for Everton on the opening day of the 2024–25 Premier League season at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on 17 August 2024.[10] He made his Premier League debut for Everton away against Tottenham Hotspur on 24 August 2024.[11][12]

On 3 February 2025, Armstrong joined Championship club Derby County, on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season.[13] Armstrong made his Derby debut as a 66th minute substitute for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing in a 1–1 draw at Norwich City on 8 February 2025.[14] On 15 March 2025, Armstrong scored his first goal in senior football in a 3–2 Derby County win over relegation rivals Plymouth Argyle.[15] He played 15 times for Derby during his loan spell, starting in their last 11 Championship matches as Derby managed to escape relegation, Armstrong and Derby head coach John Eustace stated a desire to return to Derby for the 2025–26 season, whilst Everton head coach David Moyes said the loan spell aided the player’s development and he will play a part in Everton's pre-season preparation before a decision is made about whether to loan Armstrong out again.[16]

On 1 September 2025, Armstrong joined Preston North End on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.[17][18] On 1 January 2026, he was recalled by Everton.[19]

International career

On 11 October 2024, Armstrong made his England U18 debut during a 2–0 defeat to Sweden in Marbella.[20]

On 3 September 2025, Armstrong made his England U19 debut during a 2–0 win over Ukraine at Pinatar Arena.[21]

Personal life

Armstrong is the younger brother of Waterford defender Finlay Armstrong.[22]

Career statistics

As of match played 28 February 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Everton 2024–25[23] Premier League 3 0 1 0 2 0 — 6 0
2025–26[24] Premier League 10 0 1 0 1 0 — 12 0
Total 13 0 2 0 3 0 — 18 0
Derby County (loan) 2024–25[23] Championship 15 1 — — — 15 1
Preston North End (loan) 2025–26[24] Championship 17 1 — — — 17 1
Career total 45 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 50 2

References

  1. ^ "2024/25 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Harrison Armstrong". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Harrison Armstrong". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  4. ^ Beesley, Chris (21 August 2024). "Everton selection process explained as honest verdict shared on Roman Dixon development". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Everton profile". Everton F.C. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  6. ^ Wheelock, Paul (7 August 2024). "Everton £78m boost cannot hide what must happen with next big Academy graduate". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Academy stars & signings - who are the youngsters to watch?". BBC Sport. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  8. ^ Thomas, Joe (11 August 2024). "Harrison Armstrong gets cheeky request as Everton favourite makes sensational comeback". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  9. ^ Thomas, Joe (6 August 2024). "Everton hammer Motherwell in behind-closed-doors friendly as teen star impresses". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Everton vs. Brighton". Soccerway. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Spurs vs Everton 4–0". Soccerway. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  12. ^ Thomas, Joe (27 August 2024). "Inside remarkable rise of Everton starlet Harrison Armstrong as youngster fast-tracked to first team". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  13. ^ "Derby sign Everton teenager Armstrong on loan". BBC Sport. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  14. ^ "Norwich City 1–1 Derby County". BBC Sport. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  15. ^ Pilnick, Brent (15 March 2025). "Plymouth Argyle 2–3 Derby County". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  16. ^ Curtis, Leigh (12 May 2025). "David Moyes reveals Harrison Armstrong plan amid Derby County transfer hope". Derby Telegraph. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  17. ^ "Harrison Armstrong Joins On Loan". www.pnefc.net. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  18. ^ "Armstrong Seals Preston Loan Move". Everton. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  19. ^ "Armstrong recalled by Everton". www.pnefc.net. 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  20. ^ "Report: England men's Under-18s 0–2 Sweden". England Football. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  21. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (3 September 2025). "Report: England MU19s 2–0 Ukraine". England Football. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  22. ^ "Harrison Armstrong: Everton 24/7" (video). youtube.com. Everton F.C. 29 January 2026.
  23. ^ a b "Games played by Harrison Armstrong in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Games played by Harrison Armstrong in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 December 2025.


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