| Fullname | Emma Harries |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 29 March 2002 (age 24) |
| Birth place | Reading, England |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Position | Striker / Forward |
| Currentclub | Southampton F.C. Women |
| Youthyears 1 | 2010–2017 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Reading |
| Years 1 | 2017–2023 |
| Clubs 1 | Reading |
| Caps 1 | 51 |
| Goals 1 | 6 |
| Years 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Clubs 2 | West Ham United |
| Caps 2 | 17 |
| Goals 2 | 2 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2018–2019 |
| Nationalteam 1 | England U17 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 6 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 2 |
| Nationalyears 2 | 2022– |
| Nationalteam 2 | England U23 |
| Nationalcaps 2 | 6 |
| Nationalgoals 2 | 0 |
| Club-update | 02:36, 15 August 2024 (UTC) |
| Nationalteam-update | 31 December 2023 |
| Years 3 | 2025– |
| Clubs 3 | Southampton F.C. Women |
| Caps 3 | 0 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
Emma Harries (born 29 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Women's Super League 2 club Southampton.[1][2]
Early life
Harries was born in England. She joined Reading's academy at age 8 and began playing for the U-9's team; she remained at the academy until she was promoted to the first team.[3]
Club career
Reading
Harries made her senior debut on 4 October 2020 coming on in the 80th minute, replacing Amalie Eikeland in a win against West Ham.[3] On 27 January 2021, Harries signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Reading, her first professional contract.[4]
Harries scored her first professional goal in a FA Women's Super League fixture against Bristol City in 2021.[5]
On 29 June 2023, Reading announced the departure of Harries following their relegation to the Women's Championship.[6] She ended her three seasons with the club after 6 goals from 51 appearances within the three seasons.
West Ham United
On 2 August 2023, Harries signed for West Ham United.[7] She made her league debut against Manchester City on 1 October 2023.[8] Harries scored her first goal in the FA Women's League Cup against Charlton Athletic on 11 October 2023, scoring in the 58th minute.[9]
Southampton
On 2 July 2025, it was announced that Harries signed for Women's Super League 2 side Southampton.[2]
International career
Youth
In March 2019, Harries got called up to the England under-17s to play in the 2019 U-17 Championships qualifiers.[10] She scored the opening two goals in a 8–0 win against Georgia.[11]
In October 2021 Harries was named as part of the England U23 squad,[12] appearing against Belgium as an 86th substitute for Ebony Salmon.[13] In November, she scored the opening goal in an 11–0 win against Estonia at St George's Park.[14] She continued to feature in the under-23 squad in 2022–2023.[15]
Personal life
Harries is dating fellow women's footballer and former England youth teammate Ellie Brazil.[16][17]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Reading | 2020–21 | Women's Super League | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021–22 | Women's Super League | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 | |
| 2022–23 | Women's Super League | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | |
| Total | 51 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 64 | 6 | ||
| West Ham United | 2023–24 | Women's Super League | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Career total | 60 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 74 | 7 | ||
References
- ^ "E. Harries - Profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Emma Harries joins Women's ranks | Southampton FC | News". www.southamptonfc.com. 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "Harries: From 8-year-old standout to first team debut". www.readingfc.co.uk. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "🖋️ Harries signs first professional contract". www.readingfc.co.uk. 27 January 2021.
- ^ Waite, Ben (2021-05-15). "Exclusive: Emma Harries talks her Reading journey and the Kelly Chambers effect". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ "READING FC WOMEN PLAYERS RELEASED AS CONTRACTS EXPIRE". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "West Ham sign England Under-23 forward Harries". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "West Ham Unite vs Manchester City - 1 October 2023". int.soccerway.com
- ^ "West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic - 11 October 2023". int.soccerway.com
- ^ Association, The Football. "England Women's U17s head coach Gemma Grainger picks her squad for trip to Hungary". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ^ "England-Georgia | Women's Under-17 2019". UEFA. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Taylor, Wendy (October 21, 2021). "England Women's U23s squad named for Belgium trip in October 2021". England Football. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Smith, Frank (October 25, 2021). "Belgium 0-1 England WU23s". England Football. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Smith, Frank (November 30, 2021). "Match report: England WU23s 11-0 Estonia". England Football. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Emma Harries - Flashscore.co.uk". www.flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Brazil, Ellie (14 February 2022). "The smile says it all - thankful for you 🤍". Instagram. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Harries, Emma. "∞". Instagram. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
External links
- Profile at West Ham United F.C.