Jack Harrison: Early Life, Career & Net Worth

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Jack Harrison is a 49 year-old British winger for Premier League club Leeds United. Popular for his game style, Harrison was selected as the #1 overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft and, in the same year, ranked as the league’s second-best player under 24.

Jack Harrison is one of the rising stars of the English Premier League. He is a left-footed winger and mostly plays on the left flank, but he is also comfortable playing on the right side.

Kind-hearted and charitable, Jack donates a lot to charity. The athlete in January 2022 celebrated his first-ever Premier League hat trick by organizing a fundraising event and raising over £30000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Jack Harrison On The Field
Jack Harrison On The Field (Source: ONE37pm)

In this article, we will discuss Harrison’s life and career. But first, let’s skim through some facts about him.

Jack Harrison | Quick Facts

Full Name Jack David Harrison
Date of Birth 20 November 1996
Birth Place Stoke-on-Trent, England
Nick Name Goldie
Religion Christianity
Nationality British
Ethnicity White
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Age 49 Years Old
Height 5 feet 9 Inches/ 1.75 Meters/ 175 Cm
Weight 154 lbs./ 70 Kgs
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
Build Athletic
Father’s Name John Giblin
Mother’s Name Debbie Harrison
Siblings Claudia Harrison, Cooper Harrison, Cooper
Education Turton School
Berkshire School
Wake Forest University
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriend
Fiorella Arbenz
Kids None
Profession Soccer Player
Position Winger, Attacking Midfielder
Affiliations Youth Career
Liverpool
Manchester United
Black Rock FC
Manhattan SC
Senior Career
New York City FC
Leeds United
Active Years 2002-Present
Net Worth €8 Million (£7.1 Million)
Merch Leeds United Jersey
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update October 2024

Jack Harrison | Early Life

Harrison (fully named Jack David Harrison) was born on 20 November 1996, under the star sign Scorpio in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Even though his nationality is English, he secured a U.S. green card in 2017.

He was born to his parents, John Giblin and Debbie Harrison. Jack’s parents split when he was nearly three. His mother later married another man named David Harrison.

Jack’s mother, Debbie, raised him as a single mother. As per the sources, his mother worked in a law firm as a personal assistant and had an average lifestyle.

Jack Harrison
Young Jack Harrison When He Was At Manchester United Academy (Source: LifeBogger)

Jack started playing with his small ball when he was two years old and even took it to sleep. John, Jack’s father, was also a soccer player for the local League of Staffordshire.

From day one, Jack’s mother has been his biggest supporter, and she was over the moon when Jack finally started football.

Even today, she interacts and stays to watch Jack from the fan stands during his game. Fun fact, Jack and his fans often call his mother with the nickname “Mumsi.”

Education

Jack  attended Turton School and started his soccer expedition at six.

He first commenced his football training at Liverpool Football Academy, where he spent a year.

Next, he enrolled at the Manchester United Academy at eight. Since his days at Manchester United, Jack’s mother started giving him wise talks.

After that, Jack Harrison attended the Berkshire School in Sheffield, a Massachusetts, United States town.

Jack Harrison
Young Jack Harrison (Source: LifeBogger)

In 2010, his mother sourced grants who were ready to commit about $50,000 per year to fund Jack’s school expenses. But the same year, Jack had to leave everything behind and move to the States when he was only fourteen.

After his first year in the States, Jack called his mother, and his first lines were, “Mom, I love it here. The squirrels are massive!” 

Later for his further studies, Jack Harrison attended Wake Forest University and graduated there.

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Jack Harrison | Body Measurements

Jack Harrison is a handsome guy with well-built muscles and an athletically toned body. He stands at a decent height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) while weighing 154 lb (70 kg).

Similarly, he maintains a waist size of 30 inches (0.75 meters) and a biceps size of 23 inches (0.6 meters).

As for his appearance, Jack has a fair skin tone and neatly trimmed black hair. He has mesmerizing dark brown eyes.

Workout And Food

As per the sources, Jack’s typical day starts with a light breakfast and loads of exercise and gym time.

During the season, he has rigorous training with his team; as the games get near, they reduce his training.

In addition, Jack also trains alone three to four times a week. He also enjoys shooting during his training time, but he does not have any exercise that he likes.

Jack with his mom and dog
Jack With His Mom and His Dog Posing For A Photo (Source: WTFoot)

Jack also loves yoga. Likewise, he loves playing golf and watching TV shows during his off time. One of his favorites has to be Game of Thrones and Entourage.

The handsome athlete makes sure to eat foods rich in carbs, and during his training days, he eats pasta and oatmeal.

For supplements, he uses carbohydrate gel and an isotonic drink.

Jack Harrison | Career

The young athlete has been in the football arena ever since he was a kid. During his high school days, Jack was one of the best athletes.

In 2016, New York City added Jack Harrison to the team for three years. However, the team later stated they hadn’t signed him yet.

Later, Jack entered the 2016 MLS SuperDraft as the youngest available player. Altogether, he made his professional debut on 21 May 2016 and was the club’s first teenage scorer.

Jack Harrison Leeds United
Jack Harrison Playing From Leeds United (Source: Leeds United)

After a flourishing year as a rookie, Jack made his debut for the England U-21 team in October 2017. The following year, he signed with the Manchester City of the Premier League before leaving for Middlesbrough on loan.

With Middlesbrough, he won the 2019 Championship and was soon back with Leeds United.

In 2020, Jack scored his first goal in the premier league, and astoundingly, it was also Leeds’ first goal in the EPL in 16 years.

Not long after, Leeds United officially signed Jack Harrison on a three-year contract.

Injuries

As a professional athlete, Jack Harrison has faced several injuries on the field.

In 2015, he fractured his pelvic bone during a match, and the team sidelined him for three months. During that tenure, Jack missed out ON eleven games.

Later in October 2018, Jack struggled with a muscle injury, skipped the gameplay for eleven days, and missed out on a single match.

A few days later, the injury returned, and he was out again for six days and missed one match.

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Career Highlights and Awards

  • EFL Championship: 2019–20
  • Gatorade National Player of the Year: 2015
  • NYCFC Player of the Month: June 2016
  • MLS Rookie of the Year Award: 2016
  • MLS Goal of the Year Award: Runner-up in 2016

Jack Harrison | Girlfriend

The handsome young athlete is currently dating his girlfriend, Fiorella Arbenz. The duo has been together since 2020. Born in 1997, Arbenz is a model by profession.

Jack Harrison And His Girlfriend
Jack Harrison And His Girlfriend (Source: The Sun)

Not to mention, she was the fourth runner-up in the Miss Asia Pacific International Contest in 2019.

You can check her out on Instagram where she has 93.5k followers.

Jack Harrison | Net Worth & Market Value

As per the sources, this young star has a net worth of £7.1 Million ($8.4 Million). Indeed, he leads a luxurious lifestyle.

Jack has a market value of  £21.6 Million ($25.8 Million) as of November 2022.

Social Media

If you are interested in following Jack Harrison’s posts and uploads, check out his following social media sites.

Instagram– 217k followers

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Twitter– 65k followers

Popularity Graph

Popularity Graph Jack Harrison
Jack Harrison’s Popularity Over Past 12 Months (Source: Google)

Jack Harrison | FAQs

Which jersey number does Jack Harrison wear? What is his playing style like?

Jack Harrison wears jersey number 11 for Leeds United.

Primarily, Jack Harrison plays as a winger, mainly on the left flank, while he is also good at his right side. He is versatile and sometimes also plays as an attacking midfielder.

He is best known for his pace, dribbling ability, and work rate while playing.

Is Jack Harrison a U.S. Citizen?

No, Jack Harrison is a British citizen, but in 2017, he secured the USA green card.

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Rajani Gurung
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