Harry Winks
English professional footballer

Harry Winks

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English professional footballer
A.K.A.
Harry Billy Winks
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2 February 1996(Hemel Hempstead)
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Introduction

Harry Winks (born 2 February 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

Early and personal life

Harry Winks was born to Anita and Gary Winks. He grew up in Hemel Hempstead and was educated at the Cavendish School. Winks is a lifelong Spurs fan.

Club career

Tottenham Hotspur

Winks is a product of the Tottenham Hotspur youth system. During the 2013–14 season, he regularly trained with the first team squad and was named on the senior bench for the first time in a Premier League tie against Liverpool on 30 March 2014, remaining an unused substitute in a 4–0 loss at Anfield. On 27 July 2014, Winks signed his first professional contract with Tottenham. He made his first team debut on 27 November 2014 in the UEFA Europa League group against FK Partizan in a 1–0 home win at White Hart Lane, replacing Paulinho after 87 minutes.

On 6 July 2015, Winks signed a new contract with Tottenham until 2018, with the option of an additional year. He was given the number 29 shirt, which was included on the club's list of first-team numbers. Winks made his first appearance of the season as a late substitute in a 3–1 win against Qarabağ FK.

On 27 August 2016, he made his Premier League debut, replacing Christian Eriksen in the last minute of the game in a 1–1 draw at home to Liverpool.

On 19 November 2016, Winks made his full debut against West Ham United, performing well and scoring his first ever goal for Spurs to level the match at 1–1. Spurs went on to win the match 3–2 in a dramatic finish at White Hart Lane after scoring two late goals. On 8 January 2017, he made his first starting lineup in an FA Cup match in the third round tie against Aston Villa.

International career

Winks has represented England up to U21 level. He was part of the under-20 squad for the Mercedes-Benz Elite Cup in Germany in 2015. Winks made his under-21 debut on 14 November 2016 where he started in England's friendly 3–2 defeat to France.

Career statistics

As of match played 8 January 2017.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tottenham Hotspur 2014–15 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2015–16 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
2016–17 13 1 1 0 2 0 4 0 19 1
Career total 13 1 1 0 2 0 7 0 22 1