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Harry Cardwell

Harry James Cardwell (born 28 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for National League club Forest Green Rovers.[2]

Harry Cardwell
Personal information
Full name Harry James Cardwell[1]
Date of birth (1996-10-28) 28 October 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Beverley, England
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position(s) Centre-forward
Team information
Current team
 Forest Green Rovers
Number 23
Youth career
2006–2013 Hull City
2013–2015 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Reading 0 (0)
2015 → Woking (loan) 5 (0)
2016 → Braintree Town (loan) 4 (0)
2017 → Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) 0 (0)
2017–2020 Grimsby Town 37 (1)
2020 → Chorley (loan) 1 (1)
2020–2022 Chorley 24 (8)
2021 → Stockport County (loan) 18 (5)
2022–2023 Southend United 79 (27)
International career‡
2014–2015 Scotland U19 10 (2)
2014 Scotland U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:25, 23 August 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 March 2019

He is considered strong, skilful and with a good turn of pace and excellent movement in leading the line. At the age of 10, Cardwell started his career with Hull City's youth system. He was then snapped up, aged 16, for £75,000 by Reading in 2013, joining as part of their academy setup. Two one-month loan spells followed, at National League sides Woking in 2015 and Braintree Town in 2016. After being released by Reading, Cardwell went on trial with League Two side Grimsby Town and signed a contract in July 2017 before moves to Chorley and Southend. He is a former Scotland U21

Club career

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Cardwell was born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire and raised in the village of North Cave. He attended South Hunsley School in Melton, East Riding of Yorkshire and started his career with Hull City where he spent seven years in their youth system.[3][4]

Reading

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Cardwell signed for Reading in July 2013, joining their academy, a compensation fee of £75,000 agreed under the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).[4] Having finished joint top scorer for the under-18s, Cardwell signed professional terms with Reading in July 2014.[4][5] In January 2017, he went on loan to Championship rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in their under-23s until the end of the season.[6]

On 10 September 2015, Cardwell joined National League side Woking on a one-month youth loan deal, to strengthen their options up front after a serious injury to Scott Rendell.[7][8]

Cardwell joined National League side Braintree Town in March 2016 on a one-month loan.[9]

Grimsby Town

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Cardwell joined up with League Two side Grimsby Town on 4 July 2017, to try and earn himself a contract.[10] Having impressed in his trial, scoring four goals in pre season, Cardwell signed a two-year contract with the club on 17 July 2017 on a free transfer.[11]

Cardwell made his professional debut with Grimsby on 5 August 2017; coming off the subs bench on 79 minutes in their 3–1 victory at Chesterfield, he latched on to a through ball by Luke Summerfield, but Cardwell was brought down as he was about to shoot for goal, winning his team an 85th minute penalty, which was put away by Ben Davies to finish Chesterfield off.[12] He scored his first goal for Grimsby in an EFL Trophy tie against Doncaster Rovers on 29 August 2017.[13]

Chorley

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Following his release by Grimsby in June 2020, Cardwell joined National League North side, Chorley on a permanent deal, following an earlier loan spell at the club. In December 2020, Cardwell scored his first league goal following his permanent move, a 25-yard strike in a 1–0 win against Guiseley at Victory Park.[14] Cardwell played his role in the club's impressive FA Cup run as they reached the Fourth round before being beaten 1–0 by Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.[15] He featured in all six matches in Chorley's run, scoring twice, against Gateshead in a 2–1 second qualifying round victory[16] and in a 3–2 comeback victory at League One Wigan Athletic.[17]

On 22 February 2021, Cardwell joined National League side Stockport County on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season, following the early conclusion to the National League North season.[18] He scored his first goals for the club in his third appearance with the third in a 5–0 thrashing of Solihull Moors.[19]

Southend United

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On 20 January 2022, Cardwell joined National League side Southend United.[20] He scored his first goal for the club - in his second appearance - in a game against Aldershot Town. In January 2024, he was linked with a move to League One side Exeter City.[21]

International career

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Cardwell is eligible to play for Scotland because two of his grandparents are from Midlothian.[22]

He made his debut for the Scotland U19 team on 24 May 2014, coming off the bench in a 0–0 draw against Ukraine U21 at the Pirelli Stadium in England.[23] He came off the bench and scored two goals in a 2–2 draw against Czech Republic U19 at Cappielow Park.[24] He made ten appearances for Scotland U19 between May 2014 and March 2015.[25] Cardwell was called up on 5 November 2014 to the Scotland U21 side.[26] He made his debut for the U21 team in a 1–1 draw against Switzerland U21 in Switzerland.[27]

Style of play

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He is a powerhouse centre forward, strong, skilful and with a good turn of pace and excellent movement in leading the line.[5]

Personal life

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Cardwell's grandfather Tom Wilson was a Scottish centre back, who played for Millwall and Hull City.[22]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 20 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Reading 2015–16[28] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016–17[29] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Woking (loan) 2015–16[28] National League 5 0 0 0 — 0 0 5 0
Braintree Town (loan) 2015–16[28] National League 4 0 0 0 — 1[b] 0 5 0
Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) 2016–17[29] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grimsby Town 2017–18[30] League Two 16 0 1 0 1 0 3[a] 1 21 1
2018–19[31] League Two 19 1 3 0 0 0 1[a] 0 23 1
2019–20[32] League Two 2 0 2 0 2 0 3[a] 1 9 1
Total 37 1 6 0 3 0 8 2 54 3
Chorley (loan) 2019–20[32] National League 1 1 0 0 — 0 0 1 1
Chorley 2020–21[33] National League North 11 1 6 2 — 0 0 17 3
2021–22[34] National League North 13 7 0 0 — 1[c] 0 14 7
Total 24 8 6 2 0 0 1 0 31 10
Stockport County (loan) 2020–21[33] National League 18 5 — — 1[b] 0 19 5
Southend United 2021–22[34] National League 14 3 — — 0 0 14 3
2022–23[35] National League 23 5 0 0 — 3[c] 2 26 7
2023–24[36] National League 39 18 0 0 — 0 0 39 18
2024–25[36] National League 3 1 0 0 — 0 0 3 1
Total 97 32 1 0 0 0 4 2 101 34
Career total 158 41 13 2 3 0 14 4 187 47
  1. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the National League play-offs
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Grimsby Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 31. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Blues Sign Cardwell!". 20 January 2022.
  3. ^ Buckingham, Philip (4 July 2014). "Hull City lose rising star Cardwell to Reading". Hull Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 9 July 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Westmorland, Gareth (7 July 2014). "Former Hull City youngster Harry Cardwell signs first professional contract at Reading". Hull Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 9 July 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Five star youngsters sign professional terms". Reading F.C. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  6. ^ Naylor, Andy (17 July 2017). "Brighton and Hove Albion borrow Reading striker". The Argus. Brighton. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  7. ^ Shaw, Nick (10 September 2015). "Harry Cardwell joins on loan from Reading". Woking F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Harry Cardwell: Woking sign Reading striker on loan". BBC Sport. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Harry Cardwell: Reading youngster joins Braintree Town on loan". BBC Sport. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  10. ^ Green, Trevor (4 July 2017). "Grimsby Town to look at former Hull City striker in friendly". Grimsby Telegraph. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  11. ^ Wood, Liam (17 July 2017). "Grimsby Town sign frontman on a free transfer after Blundell Park trial". Grimsby Telegraph. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Chesterfield 1–3 Grimsby". BBC Sport. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Grimsby Town lose to Doncaster Rovers on penalties - REPORT". Grimsby Telegraph. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Guiseley fall to narrow loss at FA Cup heroes Chorley". Telegraph and Argus. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  15. ^ "Chorley 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Match Report: Chorley 2–1 Gateshead". www.gateshead-fc.com. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  17. ^ "Wigan Athletic 2–3 Chorley". BBC Sport. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Cardwell & Newby loaned to Hatters". Chorley FC. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
  19. ^ "Solihull Moors 0–5 Stockport County". BBC Sport. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  20. ^ "GALLERY: CARDWELL DEAL DONE". southendunited.co.uk. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  21. ^ Moseley, Callum (16 January 2024). "Exclusive: Exeter City To Renew Interest In National League Forward". Look Sports Media. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  22. ^ a b Fisher, Stewart (4 September 2014). "Calculated risk add ups for Cardwell". The Herald. Glasgow. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  23. ^ "Scotland U19 0–0 Ukraine U19". Scottish FA. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  24. ^ "Scotland U19 2–2 Czech Republic U19". Scottish FA. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  25. ^ "Harry Cardwell: Scotland U19 Squad Matches". Scottish FA. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  26. ^ "Scotland Under-21 squad for Switzerland confirmed". Scottish FA. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  27. ^ "Edwards skippers Aussies; Debuts for Scottish trio". Reading F.C. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  28. ^ a b c "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  29. ^ a b "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  30. ^ "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  31. ^ "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  32. ^ a b "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  33. ^ a b "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  34. ^ a b "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  35. ^ "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  36. ^ a b "Games played by Harry Cardwell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
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