Harley William Curtis (born 23 October 2002) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a winger for Leiston.

Harley Curtis
Personal information
Full name Harley William Curtis
Date of birth (2002-10-23) 23 October 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Leiston
Youth career
2019–2021 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Ipswich Town 0 (0)
2023Braintree Town (loan) 2 (0)
2023–2024 Chesterfield 6 (0)
2024King's Lynn Town (loan) 4 (0)
2024 Needham Market 7 (0)
2024– Leiston 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:14, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Ipswich Town

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Curtis joined Ipswich Town after a successful trial in December 2018.[1] He signed a two-year scholarship contract in July 2019.

Curtis featured in the 2020/2021 FA Youth Cup and scored the winner against Fulham in the third round.[2] Ipswich made it to the semi-finals of the competition before losing 2–1 to Liverpool.[2]

On 11 June 2021, Curtis signed his first professional contract, signing a one-year deal.[3]

On 30 June 2023, Curtis left the club when his contract expired.[2]

Braintree Town (loan)

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On 24 March 2023, Curtis joined Braintree Town on loan until the end of the season.[4] He made his debut the following day, coming off the bench in a 2–0 loss to Taunton Town in the National League South.

He made one more appearance off the bench before returning to Ipswich at the end of the season.

Chesterfield

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On 20 July 2023, Curtis joined National League club Chesterfield who were managed by former Ipswich boss Paul Cook.[5]

On 14 October 2023, Curtis made his debut in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round against Kettering Town, coming off the bench in a 5–0 win.[2]

Curtis made his league debut for the club, coming off the bench in a 4–0 win against York City in the National League.[6]

King's Lynn Town (loan)

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On 4 January 2024, Curtis joined King's Lynn Town on loan for an initial one month deal.[7] He made his debut two day later, starting in a 1–0 home loss to Darlington in the National League North.

Needham Market

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In July 2024, Curtis signed for newly promoted National League North club Needham Market.[8]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ipswich Town 2021–22 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Braintree Town (loan) 2022–23 National League South 2 0 0 0 2 0
Chesterfield 2023–24 National League 6 0 1 0 1[a] 1 8 1
King's Lynn Town (loan) 2023–24 National League North 4 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 12 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 14 1
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

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Chesterfield

References

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  1. ^ "Tim's ITFC Player A-Z". www.prideofanglia.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d FC, Ipswich Town (7 December 2020). "FA YOUTH CUP | TOWN 3 FULHAM 2". Ipswich Town FC. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Five Ipswich Town youngsters sign first pro deals". East Anglian Daily Times. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Young Duo Join Braintree On Loan – Ipswich Town News". TWTD.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Ex-Town youngster joins Cook's Chesterfield after Dyer recommendation". East Anglian Daily Times. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Chesterfield 4–0 York City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  7. ^ "WELCOME TO THE LINNETS, HARLEY! – King's Lynn Town FC". kltown.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  8. ^ "CURTIS SWITCHES BLUE FOR RED". www.needhammarketfc.co.uk. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  9. ^ "National League: 2023/24: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
    "Chesterfield: Squad details: 2023/24". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 April 2024.