Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson has emerged as one of Wales’s most accomplished and influential attackers in the modern era.

For more than a decade, he has been a constant creative force for both club and country and has arguably been Wales’ key player since the retirement of Gareth Bale – a judgement underlined by his perforamnces in Wales’ qualfying campaign for the 2026 World Cup.

He blends technical excellence with a keen eye for goal and an ability to perform in pivotal moments.

Born in Wrexham in March 1997, Wilson’s footballing path took him from grassroots football in north Wales to the elite levels of the English game. 

A left-footed playmaker with exceptional ball control and vision, he joined Liverpool’s academy at a young age and quickly marked himself out as a stand-out talent within one of Europe’s most demanding youth systems.

After making his senior debut with Liverpool, Wilson’s development was shaped by a series of loan spells designed to give him regular first-team football. 

He impressed at Crewe Alexandra and Hull City before a breakthrough season at Derby County. 

His creativity, set-piece expertise and knack for scoring from range made him one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in the Championship.

Further moves to Bournemouth and Cardiff City continued his ascent, but it was his permanent transfer to Fulham in 2021 that provided long-term stability. 

At Craven Cottage, Wilson became a key figure, helping the club to promotion with an outstanding campaign and earning individual recognition in both EFL and PFA Teams of the Season.

In recent years, Wilson has remained central to Fulham’s ambitions in the Premier League. 

The 2024–25 season saw him score a stunning match-winner in a 3-2 derby victory over Brentford, a strike that secured a historic double over their West London rivals and contributed to the club’s highest ever Premier League points tally.

Throughout the 2025–26 campaign, Wilson has continued to make significant contributions in league action, registering double-figure goal involvement and standing out as Fulham’s most potent attacking threat. 

He ranks among the team leaders in goals and assists, frequently creating and converting chances from open play and set pieces — underscoring his importance as both creator and finisher.

On the international stage, Wilson’s legacy with Wales is equally noteworthy. 

He debuted for the senior side in October 2013, becoming the youngest player in the nation’s history at just 16 years and 207 days old, surpassing even Gareth Bale’s record.

Since that milestone, Wilson has become a regular presence for Wales, contributing broadly in UEFA Nations League and World Cup qualifying campaigns. 

Under manager Craig Bellamy, he has been a key attacking outlet, scoring and assisting in important fixtures and helping Wales maintain momentum in their quest for major tournament qualification.

Technically gifted and tactically adaptable, Wilson’s strengths — particularly his vision between the lines, set-piece prowess, and long-range shooting — make him a hugely influential figure in Welsh football. 

Whether carving out chances from wide areas or delivering once-in-a-season strikes, his contributions resonate both domestically and internationally.

At club level with Fulham and on the global stage with Wales, Harry Wilson continues to be one of his generation’s most creative and impactful British footballers, combining consistency with moments of genuine game-changing quality.