Archie James Stevens (born 11 January 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Rangers.

Archie Stevens
Personal information
Full name Archie James Stevens
Date of birth (2006-01-11) 11 January 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Rangers
Youth career
AFC Wimbledon
2022– Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Rangers 0 (0)
International career
2022–2023 England U17 7 (1)
2023 England U18 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:37, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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In 2022, Stevens signed for Scottish side Rangers.[1] On 30 August 2022 he made his club debut at the age of sixteen as a substitute in the Scottish League Cup against Queen of the South.[2] He was described as "handed his debut in the cup win over Queen of the South... followed by a frustrating spell on the sidelines as Stevens saw his progress at Auchenhowie stall during his first season".[1] He scored for the club during the 2023 Scottish Youth Cup final.[3]

International career

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Stevens was included in the England under-17 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament as a substitute in a group stage defeat against Brazil.[4] He was described as "showing great promise".[5]

Style of play

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Stevens mainly operates as a winger. He has been described as " a very attack-minded player, his stronger position is on the right... also more than capable of playing as a 10".[6]

Personal life

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Stevens is the son of Sarah Stevens.[6]

Career statistics

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As of match played 30 August 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rangers 2022–23 Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2023–24 Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

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  1. ^ a b Jack, Christopher (19 June 2023). "Stevens reveals Ibrox selling point and Rangers influences". The Herald. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Rangers 3-1 Queen of the South". BBC Sport. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. ^ Bryce, Liam (4 May 2023). "6 Celtic and Rangers youth standouts as attackers light up cup final". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  4. ^ "England 1-2 Brazil". ESPN. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. ^ Kilvington, Ross (7 August 2023). "Who is Archie Stevens?". footballfancast.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b Clark, Derek (28 July 2022). "Archie Stevens profiled: Rangers' exciting teenager 'on England radar'". Rangers Review. Retrieved 5 March 2024.