Christopher Merrie
Christopher Francis Merrie (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wigan Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Francis Merrie[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Everton | ||
| 2013–2017 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | Wigan Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Southport (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Altrincham (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 October 2017 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Merrie joined Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks.[2] On 8 August 2017, Merrie made his Wigan debut during their EFL Cup tie against Blackpool, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics.[3] On 31 August 2017, Merrie joined National League North side Southport on a season-long loan deal.[4] However, after featuring just five times, scoring once, Wigan recalled him in November 2017.
In March 2018, he joined Altrincham on loan until the end of the season.[5] He helped the club win promotion from the Northern Premier League, scoring one goal in seven games.[6][7]
Career statistics
- As of match played 22 August 2017[8]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2017–18 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Southport (loan) | 2017–18 | National League North | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Career total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
References
- "Notification of shirt numbers: Wigan Athletic" (PDF). English Football League. p. 76. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- "Christopher Merrie". Wigan Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- "Wigan Athletic vs. Blackpool". Soccerway. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- "CHRIS MERRIE JOINS SOUTHPORT ON LOAN". Wigan Athletic Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- https://www.wiganathletic.com/news/2018/march/transfer-news-chris-merrie-joins-altrincham-on-loan/
- http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/altrincham-celebrate-title-success/
- http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/statistics1718.htm
- "C. Merrie". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
External links
- Christopher Merrie at Soccerbase
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