Harrison Charlie Ashby (born 14 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Bradford City, on loan from club Newcastle United. Born in England, he is a youth international for Scotland.
Prior to signing for West Ham United at the age of nine, Ashby was on the books at Chelsea. Ashby signed his first professional contract with West Ham in the summer of 2020.
He made his debut on 15 September 2020, replacing Ben Johnson in the 84th minute of the EFL Cup second round fixture versus Charlton Athletic, a match won 3âÂÂ0 by the Premier League side. On 15 December 2021, Ashby made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Pablo Fornals in a 0âÂÂ2 away defeat to Arsenal.
On 31 January 2023, Ashby signed for Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee. The deal was later reported to be worth up to ã3 million.
On 4 August 2023, Ashby joined Swansea City on a season-long loan.
Ashby scored his first senior competitive goal on 26 August 2023, while on loan at Swansea City. He scored the goal in a Championship match against Preston North End, which Swansea lost 2âÂÂ1.
On 30 August 2024, Ashby moved to Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan.
In January 2026, Ashby signed on loan for Bradford City. Ashby only had limited game time throughout January due to strong competition in the squad.
Ashby qualifies for Scotland due to Scottish grandparents on his mother's side, and represented Scotland at under-17 and under-19 levels. On 23 September 2020, Ashby received his first Scotland U21 call-up. He scored his first goal for the U21s on 13 October 2020, rounding off the scoring in a 7âÂÂ0 win away to San Marino in a Euro U21 qualifier.
Ashby's captain at West Ham, Mark Noble, praised Ashby's "real physical stature" and his technical ability, saying "technically he is also very good, and for him it's just about getting that experience around us and around the first team. When he's come in, he has looked really strong. He fully deserved his Premier League debut this year".
Ashby is the son of former Watford, Brentford and Gillingham defender Barry Ashby.