Newcastle United’s Alfie Harrison reveals Hong Kong passport plan, says ‘definitely interested’ in playing for city
- The 18-year-old midfielder was born in England, but is eligible because his mum was born in Hong Kong
- Harrison says he is applying for a passport and winning with city team could only help his career
Rising Newcastle United academy star Alfie Harrison is applying for a Hong Kong passport with an eye on representing the city at international level.
The 18-year-old, who has been dubbed Erling Haaland 2.0 because of his matching hairstyle and shared love of scoring goals with the Manchester City megastar, said he was considering the move because it would be “a benefit to my career”.
Although from England, Harrison is eligible to represent Hong Kong because his mum was born in the city. He said he was “definitely interested” in the opportunity should it arise.
And despite the family connection, the Bradford-born youngster visited the city for the first time this weekend for the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens.
It was not a triumphant homecoming, however, with his young Magpies squad losing 3-2 in the Shield semi-final to Glasgow Rangers on golden goal.
“My mum was born in Hong Kong and lived here until she was about three or four,” Harrison said. “My grandad was in the army at the time and my nana was pregnant, so my mum was born here.”
