Henry Wise (footballer)

Henry Wise
Personal information
Full name Henry Dennis Paul Wise[1]
Date of birth (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 24)[2]
Place of birth Kensington, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.74 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
0000–2014 Queens Park Rangers
2014–2016 Arsenal
2016–2019 Derby County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Watford 0 (0)
2022–2023 New York Red Bulls II 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:56, 27 October 2023 (UTC)

Henry Dennis Paul Wise (born 1 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

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Early career

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Born in Kensington, Wise was spotted by boyhood club Queens Park Rangers and joined the clubs youth academy. After a few years with Queens Park Rangers he signed with Arsenal joining the Gunners' Hale End academy.[3] In 2016 he joined Derby County. Wise appeared in 24 matches with Derby County's U-18's in the U18 Premier League, where he scored two goals.

In November 2018, he had a trial at Queens Park Rangers.[4] In March 2019, Wise departed Derby "by mutual agreement".[5]

Watford

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In July 2019, Wise joined Watford's under-23 side on a one-year deal.[6] On 4 November 2019, Wise opened the scoring for Watford under-23 in a 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town's under-23 side in a Professional Development League Two clash at Clarence Park.[7] In summer 2020, he signed a new one-year deal at the club.[8] On 23 January 2020, Wise made his first team debut for Watford in a 2–1 FA Cup third round replay defeat against Tranmere Rovers.[9] In summer 2020, he signed a new one-year deal at the club.[8] He was released by Watford at the end of the 2021–22 season.[10]

New York Red Bulls II

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On 11 August 2022, Wise moved to the United States, signing with USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II.[11] On 22 September 22, Wise made his debut for New York appearing as a starter in a 0-0 draw with Detroit City FC.[12] He was released by New York Red Bulls at the end of the 2023 MLS Next Pro season.[13]

Personal life

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He is the son of former player Dennis Wise.[14]

Career statistics

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As of match played 23 January 2020.[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Watford 2019–20 Premier League 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
New York Red Bulls II 2022 USL Championship 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Notes

References

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  1. ^ "2019/20 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Henry Wise". AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Chelsea great Dennis Wise's son Henry quits QPR for Arsenal". offthepost.info. 30 September 2013.
  4. ^ Spencer, Phil (19 November 2018). "Former Chelsea captain's son handed QPR opportunity". Football.London.
  5. ^ "Derby County duo leave club as winger heads out on loan". Derbyshirelive. 8 March 2019 – via www.derbytelegraph.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Five new additions for Hornets". Watford Observer.
  7. ^ "Defeat ends run of four unbeaten for Young Blues". itfc.co.uk. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  8. ^ a b "New deals for Under 23s". St Albans & Harpenden Review.
  9. ^ "Tranmere Rovers 2–1 Watford". BBC Sport. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  10. ^ Fish, Hal (26 May 2022). "Watford young player of the season Shaq Forde offered new contract". HertsLive.
  11. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign English Midfielder Henry Wise".
  12. ^ "BABY BULLS PLAY DETROIT CITY FC TO DRAW IN 2022 HOME FINALE". 22 September 2022.
  13. ^ Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls". New York Red Bulls.
  14. ^ "Report: Derby County's Henry Wise heading to QPR for a trial". HITC. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  15. ^ Henry Wise at Soccerway
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