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Harry Ibbitson
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-12-18) 18 December 2005 (age 18)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Bradford City
Number 29
Youth career
2021–2024 Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Bradford City 0 (0)
2024Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:50, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Harry Ibbitson (born 18 December 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a striker.[1]

Career

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Ibbitson began his career with Bradford City, and was their first ever player to move from the Development Programme to the Academy in 2021.[2] At the end of the 2023–24 season, after a prolific campaign for the under-18s, he was close to joining the first-team squad, but did not due to illness.[3] He was also linked with a transfer away from the club at that time.[4][5] He turned professional in May 2024.[6]

In September 2024, he moved on loan to Kidderminster Harriers for six weeks.[7][8] After his return to Bradford, Ibbitson's character was praised by manager Graham Alexander following the loan experience.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "England - H. Ibbitson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Youngster breaks the chain by joining City's Academy from the Development Programme". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Wanted youngster Ibbitson misses out on Bradford City call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 April 2024.
  4. ^ Mail, Harry (15 April 2024). "Bradford City prospect eyed by Premier League clubs, reporter claims".
  5. ^ Mail, Harry (19 April 2024). "'That's the reality' - Bradford City boss has say on striker transfer talk".
  6. ^ "City give teenage trio first professional contracts". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Ibbitson arrives at Aggborough". Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC. 18 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Young Bantams striker makes Kidderminster move". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Bantams boss happy with striker's progress after non-league loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 November 2024.