Chris Merrie
English footballer
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Christopher Francis Merrie (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club AFC Fylde.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Francis Merrie | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AFC Fylde | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Everton | ||
| 2013–2017 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Wigan Athletic | 26 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Southport (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Altrincham (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2021–2025 | Tranmere Rovers | 90 | (0) |
| 2025– | AFC Fylde | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:55, 23 July 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Wigan Athletic
Merrie joined Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks.[1] On 8 August 2017, Merrie made his Wigan debut during their EFL Cup tie against Blackpool, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics.[2] On 31 August 2017, Merrie joined National League North side Southport on a season-long loan deal.[3] However, after featuring just five times, scoring once, Wigan recalled him in November 2017.
In March 2018, he joined Altrincham on loan until the end of the season.[4] He helped the club win promotion from the Northern Premier League, scoring one goal in eight games.[5][6]
Tranmere Rovers
In June 2021, Merrie turned down a new contract with Wigan and joined Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal.[7] In May 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with the club.[8]
On 6 May 2025, the club announced the player would be released in June when his contract expired.[9]
AFC Fylde
On 23 July 2025, Merrie joined National League North side AFC Fylde.[10]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2024–25 season[11]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2017–18[12] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018–19[13] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[14] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[15] | League One | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||
| Southport (loan) | 2017–18[16] | National League North | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Altrincham (loan) | 2017–18[17] | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 2021–22[18] | League Two | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022–23[19] | League Two | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[20] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[21] | League Two | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| Total | 90 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 107 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 128 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 155 | 2 | ||
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Appearance in Cheshire Senior Cup
