Harrison Sohna
English footballer (born 2002)
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Harrison Sheriff Sohna (born 1 July 2002) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Hereford. A product of the Aston Villa academy, Sohna has featured for Aston Villa and Sunderland in cup competitions.
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Sohna warming up for Sunderland in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harrison Sheriff Sohna[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Gloucester, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hereford | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Aston Villa | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Cheltenham Town | 8 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2026– | Hereford | 6 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:18, 20 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Aston Villa
Sonha made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4–1 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool on 8 January 2021.[3] He went on trial with Sunderland towards the end of the season, and made one Premier League 2 appearance in a 3–2 away win over Norwich City on 16 April.[4]
Sohna was released by Aston Villa at the end of the 2020–21 season.[5]
Sunderland
On 1 July 2021, League One club Sunderland announced Sohna as one of several new signings for their academy.[6] Sohna made his senior debut for Sunderland on 10 August 2022, in a 2–0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup.[7] He was released by the club at the end of the 2022–23 season.[8]
Cheltenham Town
After over a year without a club, on 18 July 2024, Sohna signed for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town after a successful trial.[9] On 10 August 2024, Sohna made his English Football League debut in a 3–2 victory over Newport County.[10]
On 22 January 2025, Sohna joined National League side Wealdstone on loan for the remainder of the season.[11]
In June 2025, Sohna was placed on the transfer list and went on trial with Swindon Town, though a move did not materialise.[12] In February 2026, he departed the club after reaching a mutual agreement with the club to terminate his contract.[13]
Hereford
On 24 February 2026, Sohna signed for National League North club Hereford.[14] He made his debut the same day in a 5–2 league win at home against Chester.[15]
Career statistics
- As of match played 19 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aston Villa U21 | 2019–20[16] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21[17] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Aston Villa | 2020–21[17] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sunderland | 2021–22[18] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022–23[19] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Cheltenham Town | 2024–25[20] | League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025–26[21] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2024–25[20] | National League | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | 18 | 3 | |||
| Hereford | 2025–26[21] | National League North | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | |||
| Career total | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 46 | 9 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
Personal life
Sohna attended Severn Vale School in Gloucester.[22]
Harrison's twin brother Myles also played for Aston Villa Under-21s,[23][24] but was forced to retire from football aged 22 due to persistent injuries.[25]
