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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 | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oxford City | ||
| 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) |
| 2024–2025 | Drogheda United | 8 | (0) |
| 2026– | Oxford City | 10 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:51, 15 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Aaron Harper-Bailey (born 29 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Oxford City.
Club career
[edit]Youth years
[edit]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)
[edit]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
[edit]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 made his debut for Drogheda on 16 August 2024 as a substitute in a 9-0 FAI Cup third round win against Wilton United. In November 2024, he was an unused substitute in the 2024 FAI Cup final as his side defeated Derry City at the Aviva Stadium.[7]
Oxford City
[edit]On 9 January 2026, Harper-Bailey signed for National League North club Oxford City.[8]
Style of play
[edit]Harper-Bailey is a left-footed Defender with strong physical attributes.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played on 5 September 2025[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | 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 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[e] | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |||
| Oxford City | 2025–26 | National League North | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Career Total | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
- ↑ Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup
- ↑ Includes EFL Cup
- ↑ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
- ↑ Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ↑ 1 appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup; 2 appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup
Honours
[edit]Drogheda United
References
[edit]- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "Harper-Bailey boosts defence". Kidderminster Harriers. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- 1 2 "Drogheda sign Aaron Harper-Bailey from West Brom". LM FM. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- 1 2 3 "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.
- ↑ "Drogheda United's Aaron Harper-Bailey puts hand up for FAI Cup Final action after impressive Louth derby showing". www.independent.ie. 4 November 2024.
- ↑ "Oxford City Sign Aaron Harper-Bailey".
- ↑ "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.
- Living people
- 2001 births
- Footballers from Smethwick
- Men's association football defenders
- Drogheda United F.C. players
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. players
- Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
- Rushall Olympic F.C. players
- Oxford City F.C. players
- Expatriate men's association footballers in the Republic of Ireland