Aaron Harper-Bailey
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 September 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Smethwick | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Drogheda United | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Rushall Olympic | ||
| 2022–2024 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024 | Drogheda United | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:00, 28 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Aaron Harper-Bailey (born 29 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Drogheda United in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
Club career
Youth years
In July 2022, Harper-Bailey joined National League North club Rushall Olympic following a successful pre-season trial during which he impressed the coaching team.[2] Just under 2 months later, his performance earned him a transfer to EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion. He made over 28 appearances for the club's U23 team.[3] Becoming a regular starter for the youth side in Premier League 2.[4] Harper-Bailey left the club in late June following the expiration of his contract.[5] He never made a senior appearance for the Baggies.[5]
Kidderminster Harriers (loan)
On 26 January 2024, Harper-Bailey joined on an initial one-month loan.[3] The player made 2 appearances for the Harriers during his short time at the club, featuring against Oxford City and Gateshead . Harper-Bailey returned to West Bromwich Albion on 23 February of the same year, following the end of his loan.[6]
Drogheda United
On 29 July 2024, Harper-Bailey signed a permanent deal with League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United.[4]
following the expiration of his contract at West Brom.[5] He currently wears number 5 for the League of Ireland Premier Division club.
Harper-Bailey made his debut for Drogheda on 16 August 2024 as a substitute in a 9-0 FAI Cup third round win against Wilton United.
Style of play
Harper-Bailey is a left-footed Defender with strong physical attributes.[7]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 7 February 2025[8]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2023–24 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Drogheda United | 2024 | LOI Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1[d] | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0[e] | 0 | 2[f] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |||
| Career Total | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League
- ^ 1 appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup; 1 appearance in the Leinster Senior Cup
Honours
Drogheda United
References
- ^ "Aaron Harper-Bailey: Overview". Premier League. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Player News: Dream Move for Harper-Bailey as Pics Provide Platform". Rushall Olympic. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Harper-Bailey boosts defence". Kidderminster Harriers. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Drogheda sign Aaron Harper-Bailey from West Brom". LM FM. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Free agent lands new home following West Brom exit". The 72. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Aaron Harper-Bailey returns from Kidderminster Harriers loan". West Bromwich Albion. 23 February 2024. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Signing: Emerging Defender Snapped up Following Impressive Pre Season". Rushall Olympic. 27 July 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "England - A. Harper-Bailey - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.