Pharrell Willis

Pharrell Jeremiah Kieran Willis (born 23 February 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Columbus Crew 2.

Career Born in London, Willis joined Championship club Middlesbrough aged sixteen having been spotted by Academy scout Martin Carter playing for Independent FC.

In July 2022, Willis signed a first professional contract having impressed for the under-23s side in his third year as a scholar. On 8 November 2022, he made his senior professional debut as a substitute in a 3–0 league victory away at Blackpool. He was rewarded later that same week with a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2025. He was unable to fully capitalise on the opportunity however, suffering an injury in January 2023 during an under-21 fixture, ruling him out until the following February.

On 30 August 2024, Willis joined Scottish League One club Queen of the South on loan until January 2025. On 28 March 2025, he joined National League South side Maidstone United on loan for the remainder of the season.

Willis was released by Middlesbrough at the end of the 2024–25 season.

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