Harvey Griffiths

Harvey Lawson Griffiths (born 22 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Walsall on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]

Harvey Griffiths
Personal information
Full name Harvey Lawson Griffiths
Date of birth (2003-09-22) 22 September 2003
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Walsall on loan from Wolves
Number 42
Youth career
0000–2021 Manchester City
2021-2023 Wolves
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023- Wolves 0 (0)
2023- → Walsall (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 September 2023 00:15 (UTC)

Career

Manchester City

Griffiths was in the youth academy of Manchester City from under-9 level. He progressed through the academy and played for their under-18 team.[2]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

In 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]

Style of play

He has been described as a defensive midfielder, and compared in style to Mario Lemina.[7]

References
  1. "Harvey Griffiths". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. Smith, George (31 August 2023). "Wolves sporting director expresses surprise at completing transfer for Man City youngster". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. "Wolves youngster Harvey Griffiths signs new comtract". Express and Star.
  4. Baggeley, Michael (6 June 2023). "Challenge for Wolves midfielder as former Man City prospect signs new deal". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  5. "WOLVES VS. BLACKPOOL". Soccerway. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  6. "Walsall signings: Stoke defender David Okagbue & Wolves midfielder Harvey Griffiths join". BBC Sport. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  7. Tudball, Rosie (May 18, 2023). "Wolves: Lopetegui could have another Lemina in Harvey Griffiths". Footballfancast. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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