Joshua Andrew Harrop (born 15 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Club career Manchester United Harrop marked his senior debut with a goal for United against Crystal Palace on the last day of the 2016–17 Premier League season, the first of a 2–0 win. His goal made him Manchester United's 100th different scorer in the Premier League. After finishing the season as the under-23 side's top scorer with 10 goals, Harrop rejected a contract offer from the club in June 2017.
Preston North End On 23 June 2017, Preston North End announced Harrop would join on 3 July, signing a four-year contract for an undisclosed compensation agreement. On 29 September 2018, during a 3–2 loss to West Bromwich Albion, Harrop suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which kept him out for the rest of the season. He made his return in August 2019, coming off the bench to score in a 4–0 win over Bradford City in the first round of the 2019–20 EFL Cup. He also scored in his next two matches, a 3–1 home win over Stoke City in the league and a 2–2 draw at home to Hull City in the second round of the EFL Cup, in which he also provided an assist and scored in the subsequent penalty shoot-out.
In January 2021, Harrop joined League One club Ipswich Town on loan. Harrop made 15 appearances during his loan spell at Ipswich.
On 27 January 2022, Harrop joined League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.
Harrop was placed on the transfer list on 7 May 2022 at the conclusion of the 2021–22 season. On 1 September 2022, Harrop had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
Northampton Town On 12 December 2022, Harrop joined League Two side Northampton Town on a short-term contract.
Cheltenham Town On 22 January 2024, Harrop joined League One club Cheltenham Town on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
Baller League UK career In 2023, Harrop joined the newly formed Baller League, assigned to the side FC Rules the World, where he played 9 games, scoring 8 times, and assisting 4 times. After FC Rules the World folded, Harrop joined Deportrio for Season 2.
International career Harrop received his first call up to the England U20 squad in September 2014. He won three caps for the under-20s in 2014.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester United2016–17Premier League1100000011Preston North End2017–18Championship3821200—3942018–19Championship800030—1102019–20Championship3251132—3682020–21Championship500031—812021–22Championship001000—102022–23Championship000000—00Total8373393009513Ipswich Town (loan)2020–21League One150000000150Fleetwood Town (loan)2021–22League One5000000050Northampton Town2022–23League Two2000000020Cheltenham Town2023–24League One130000000130Career total119833930013114
References General Josh Harrop: ‘My dream was to play at Old Trafford. If it was only once, that was enough for me’ Josh Harrop: From Man Utd to the Baller League Inline
External links
England profile at The Football Association