Harry John Amass (born 16 March 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Manchester United. He is an England youth international.

Club career

Having joined Watford at the age of nine,[5] Amass was included in a first-team squad for the first time in January 2023, at the age of fifteen, when he was named on the bench for an FA Cup third-round fixture against fellow Championship side Reading, though he did not feature in Watford's 2–0 away loss on 7 January.[6]

In March 2023, English newspaper The Evening Standard reported that Premier League side Manchester United were close to agreeing a deal with Amass, beating rivals Chelsea to the player's signature.[7] Watford offered Amass a new deal the following month, but in June of the same year, it was reported that a four-year deal had been agreed with Manchester United, with the clubs to agree on a compensation fee for the move.[8][9] This move was confirmed by Manchester United in August 2023.[10]

Amass was called up to first-team training with Manchester United for the first time in February 2024.[11] On 7 April that year, he got a first spot on the bench for United against Liverpool, though did not play.

On 16 March 2025, his 18th birthday, he was named in the match day squad to face Leicester City in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium and was brought on in the 69th minute to make his senior Manchester United debut.[12]

International career

Having represented England at under-15 level,[2] Amass was called up to the under-16 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament in Cyprus in February 2023.[13] He helped the side win the tournament, beating hosts Cyprus, as well as Scotland and Denmark.[6]

On 20 May 2024, Amass was included in the England squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[14] He came off the bench as a substitute during the quarter-final and scored his penalty as England were eliminated by Italy on penalties.[15]

On 4 September 2024, Amass made his England U18 debut against Portugal in Limoges.[16]

Style of play

Harry Amass is known to be a tough tackler. He has been quoted, "you've just got to show your aggressive side – you might be young, smaller than the opponent but you have to show you are aggressive, and don't back down". Besides from his tough tackling his technical qualities allows him to excel in attacking phases of the game as well.[17][18]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 12 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United U21 2024–25[19] — — — — — 3[a] 0 3 0
Career Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

References

  1. ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Harry Amass". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Harry Amass". manutd.com. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Harry Amass Manchester United Defender, Profile & Stats | Premier League". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  5. ^ Fay, Richard (26 June 2023). "Manchester United agree deal to sign Watford defender Harry Amass". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Academy: Cup Success For Amass With England". watfordfc.com. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  7. ^ Kinsella, Nizaar (23 March 2023). "Manchester United set to beat Chelsea to Watford starlet Harry Amass, 16, after breakthrough in talks". standard.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  8. ^ French, Andrew (27 April 2023). "Watford hoping to hold onto their two young prospects". watfordobserver.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  9. ^ Leventhal, Adam; Anka, Carl (26 June 2023). "Manchester United agree deal for Watford youngster Harry Amass". theathletic.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  10. ^ "United confirm PDP Group for 2023/24". manutd.com. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  11. ^ Railston, Steven (8 February 2024). "Manchester United defender Harry Amass takes part in first-team training aged 16". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  12. ^ Luckhurst, Samuel (7 April 2024). "Manchester United set to name Harry Amass in squad vs Liverpool amid two changes". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  13. ^ French, Andrew (22 February 2023). "Watford defender Amass with England U16s in Cyprus". watfordobserver.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  14. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 May 2024). "England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  15. ^ Nottingham, Juliet (30 May 2024). "Report: England MU17s 1-1 Italy (4-5 on pens)". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  16. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (4 September 2024). "Report: England MU18s 2-2 Portugal". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Harry Amass: Man Utd teenager out to solve Erik ten Hag's latest defensive injury crisis | Goal.com US". www.goal.com. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  18. ^ "Harry Amass: The Answer to Manchester United's Left-Back Dilemma". Yahoo Sports. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  19. ^ "Games played by Harry Amass in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
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