Harvey Lawson Griffiths (born 22 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harvey Lawson Griffiths | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 2003 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Manchester City | ||
| 2021–2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Walsall (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:57, 29 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editManchester City
editGriffiths was in the youth academy of Manchester City from under-9 level. He progressed through the academy and played for their under-18 team and also for the under 23 team [2]
Wolverhampton Wanderers
editIn August 2021, Griffiths signed for Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of £350,000. In the summer of 2023, he signed a three-year contract extension with the club.[3][4] He made his professional debut on 29 August 2023 in the EFL Cup, at home for Wolves against Blackpool.[5]
On 1 September 2023, he joined Walsall on a season-long loan.[6] Having made just four appearances in all competitions, his loan was ended early on 2 January 2024.[7]
Style of play
editHe has been described as a defensive midfielder, and compared in style to Mario Lemina.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Harvey Griffiths". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ Smith, George (31 August 2023). "Wolves sporting director expresses surprise at completing transfer for Man City youngster". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Wolves youngster Harvey Griffiths signs new comtract". Express and Star.
- ^ Baggeley, Michael (6 June 2023). "Challenge for Wolves midfielder as former Man City prospect signs new deal". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "WOLVES VS. BLACKPOOL". Soccerway. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Walsall signings: Stoke defender David Okagbue & Wolves midfielder Harvey Griffiths join". BBC Sport. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Harvey Griffiths returns to Wolverhampton Wanderers". www.saddlers.co.uk. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Tudball, Rosie (May 18, 2023). "Wolves: Lopetegui could have another Lemina in Harvey Griffiths". Footballfancast. Retrieved 29 August 2023.