Christopher Francis Merrie (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional
footballer who plays as a
midfielder for
Tranmere Rovers.
Club career
Wigan Athletic
Merrie joined
Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the
Everton youth ranks. On 8 August 2017, Merrie made his Wigan debut during their
EFL Cup
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tie against
Blackpool
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, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics. On 31 August 2017, Merrie joined
National League North side
Southport on a season-long loan deal. 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. He helped the club win promotion from the
Northern Premier League
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, scoring one goal in eight games.
Tranmere Rovers
In June 2021, Merrie turned down a new contract with Wigan and joined
Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal. In May 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with the club.
Career statistics
References
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1998 births
Living people
Footballers from Liverpool
English men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Wigan Athletic F.C. players
Southport F.C. players
Altrincham F.C. players
Tranmere Rovers F.C. players
National League (English football) players
English Football League players
Northern Premier League players