Aaron Harper-Bailey

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Aaron Harper-Bailey
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-29) 29 September 2001 (age 23) [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
0000–2022 Rushall Olympic
2022–2024 West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2024 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
2024 → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2 (0)
2024 Drogheda United 3 (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.

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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 Drogheda United (Irish : Cumann Peile Dhroichead Átha Aontaithe) [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]

Honours

Drogheda United

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References

  1. ↑ "Aaron Harper-Bailey: Overview". Premier League. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "Player News: Dream Move for Harper-Bailey as Pics Provide Platform". Rushall Olympic. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Harper-Bailey boosts defence". Kidderminster Harriers. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Drogheda sign Aaron Harper-Bailey from West Brom". LM FM. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 "Free agent lands new home following West Brom exit". The 72. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "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.
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