Harvey Hughes (born 20 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays for HFX Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | HFX Wanderers FC | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2021 | Portsmouth | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | CBU Capers | 23 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Blackpool | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Bamber Bridge (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | Lewes | 13 | (0) |
| 2023 | AFC Totton | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | Dorchester Town | 2 | (1) |
| 2024 | → AFC Portchester (dual-registration) | ||
| 2025 | Calgary Foothills FC | 14 | (2) |
| 2026– | HFX Wanderers FC | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 June 2026 | |||
Early life
editHughes joined the Portsmouth Academy when he was 13.[1] In April 2019, Hughes was named the CEFA (Community & Education Football Alliance) Male Player of the Season at the 2019 EFL Awards.[2]
University career
editIn 2024, Hughes moved to Canada to attend Cape Breton University, where he joined the men's soccer team. He was named the team's Rookie of the Year in 2024.[3] In 2025, he was named an AUS Second Team All-Star.[4]
Club career
editEngland
editOn 9 November 2021, Hughes made his senior debut with Portsmouth in the 2021–22 EFL Trophy against Crystal Palace U21.[5] In late December 2021, he joined Bognor Regis Town on loan in the seventh tier Isthmian League Premier.[6][7] He went on trial with Brighton & Hove Albion in April 2022, after his scholarship contract with Portsmouth expired and was not renewed.[8][9]
In July 2022, he joined Blackpool on a one-year contract to join their developmental side in the Central League, but featured with the first team in pre-season.[10][11][12] In August 2022, he was loaned to Bamber Bridge for one month in the seventh tier Northern Premier League Premier Division.[13] At the end of the season, he was released by Blackpool.[14]
In August 2023, he signed with Lewes in the seventh tier Isthmian League Premier.[15] In December 2023, he joined AFC Totton in the seventh tier Southern Football League Premier Division South.[16] In January 2024, he signed with Dorchester Town in the seventh tier Southern Football League Premier Division South.[17][18] In February 2024, he joined AFC Portchester in the ninth tier Wessex Football League Premier Division on a dual-registration deal, allowing him to play for both sides.[19]
Canada
editAt the 2025 CPL-U Sports Draft, he was selected in the first round (eighth overall) by Cavalry FC.[20] However, he suffered a quad strain in the first weeks of pre-season, which led to him not signing a contract.[21] He subsequently played with Calgary Foothills FC in League1 Alberta.[22]
At the 2026 CPL-U Sports Draft, he was selected in the first round (sixth overall) by HFX Wanderers FC.[23] In March 2026, he signed a U Sports contract with the club, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility.[4]
Career statistics
edit- As of 19 April 2026[24]
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Portsmouth | 2021–22 | EFL League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 2021–22[25] | Isthmian League Premier | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Blackpool | 2022–23 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bamber Bridge (loan) | 2022–23[26] | Northern Premier League Premier | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lewes | 2023–24[27] | Isthmian League Premier | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| AFC Totton | 2023–24[28] | Southern Football League Premier Division South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorchester Town F.C. | 2023–24[29] | Southern Football League Premier Division South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| AFC Portchester (dual registration) | 2023–24 | Wessex Football League Premier | ? | ? | 0 | 0 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Calgary Foothills FC | 2025 | League1 Alberta | 14 | 2 | — | — | 14 | 2 | ||
| HFX Wanderers FC | 2026 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 48 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 57 | 4 | ||
- Notes
- 1 2 Appearances in FA Trophy
- ↑ Appearance in Sussex Senior Cup
- ↑ Appearance in Southampton Senior Cup
References
edit- ↑ King, Iain (28 November 2025). "Capers Harvey Hughes drafted by Halifax Wanderers 6th overall in 2026 CPL-U SPORTS Draft". CBU Capers.
- ↑ "Hughes Named CEFA Player Of The Season". Portsmouth F.C. 7 April 2019.
- ↑ Connors, Christopher (26 March 2025). "Cape Breton University honours top Capers athletes". SaltWire Network.
- 1 2 "Halifax Wanderers sign CBU full-back Harvey Hughes to U SPORTS deal". Canadian Premier League. 20 March 2026.
- ↑ "Pompey 3 Crystal Palace U21 0". Portsmouth F.C. 9 November 2021.
- ↑ Eldridge, Carl (23 December 2021). "Portsmouth teenagers join Bognor Regis Town on loan". Sussex Express.
- ↑ Colman, Jonty (23 December 2021). "Portsmouth duo seal short term transfer exits in first regular taste of senior football". Hampshire Live.
- ↑ Mills, Richard (12 April 2022). "Who is Harvey Hughes? Brighton offer trial to youngster who could become first summer signing". Sussex Live.
- ↑ Ray, James (12 April 2022). "Portsmouth's Harvey Hughes set for Brighton and Hove Albion trial after learning contract fate". The 72.
- ↑ Scrafton, Matt (15 July 2022). "Who is Harvey Hughes? A closer look at the ex-Portsmouth teen who could feature for Blackpool against Rangers". Blackpool Gazette.
- ↑ Jones, Jordan (9 January 2024). "Former Blackpool man transfers to third club in seven months since Bloomfield Road exit". Blackpool Gazette.
- ↑ McCracken, Stuart (27 February 2023). "Hughes: Keen To Impress". Blackpool F.C.
- ↑ "Hughes And Trusty Head Out On Loan". Blackpool F.C. 12 August 2022.
- ↑ Allen, Neil (17 May 2023). "Ex-Portsmouth youngster suffers successive summer heartbreak after released by Blackpool following Championship relegation". The News.
- ↑ "Harvey Hughes Arrives". Lewes F.C. 10 August 2023.
- ↑ "The long read: AFC Totton 4-0 Winsor United Green, SDFA Southampton Senior Cup 3rd round". AFC Totton. 13 December 2023.
- ↑ Walton, Neil (5 January 2024). "Tyrique Clarke and Harvey Hughes: Dorchester Town sign duo". Dorset Echo.
- ↑ Jones, Jordan (9 January 2024). "Former Pompey youngster joins third club in seven months after being released by Blackpool". The News.
- ↑ Walton, Neil (26 February 2024). "Harvey Hughes: AFC Portchester sign defender on dual terms". Dorset Echo.
- ↑ "Cavalry FC selects Harvey Hughes and Owen Antoniuk in 2025 CPL U-SPORTS draft". Calgary Herald. 5 December 2024.
- ↑ Fraser, Jeremy (4 December 2025). "Cape Breton Capers' Harvey Hughes hopes to take advantage of second selection at Canadian Premier League-U Sports Draft". SaltWire Network.
- ↑ "Six Points from Villains Paves Way to Friday Doubleheader Against Edmonton Scottish". Calgary Foothills FC. 9 July 2025.
- ↑ "Wanderers select Harvey Hughes and Kautchy Andji-Yapi in CPL - U SPORTS Draft Presented by Degree". HFX Wanderers FC. 28 November 2025.
- ↑ Harvey Hughes at Soccerway
- ↑ "Harvey Hughes Bognor Regis Stats". Football Webpages.
- ↑ "Harvey Hughes Bamber Bridge Stats". Football Webpages.
- ↑ "Harvey Hughes Lewes Stats". Football Webpages.
- ↑ "Match Preview: Stags take on Magpies at Snows Stadium". AFC Totton. 28 February 2024.
- ↑ "Harvey Hughes Dorchester Town Stats". Football Webpages.
External links
edit- Harvey Hughes at Soccerway