Chris Merrie

Christopher Francis Merrie (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club AFC Fylde.

Christopher Merrie

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Francis Merrie
Date of birth	(1998-11-02) 2 November 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	AFC Fylde
Youth career
0000–2013	Everton
2013–2017	Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	Wigan Athletic	26	(0)
2017	→ Southport (loan)	5	(1)
2018	→ Altrincham (loan)	7	(1)
2021–2025	Tranmere Rovers	90	(0)
2025–	AFC Fylde	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:55, 23 July 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Wigan Athletic

Merrie joined Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks.^[1] On 8 August 2017, Merrie made his Wigan debut during their EFL Cup tie against Blackpool, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics.^[2] On 31 August 2017, Merrie joined National League North side Southport on a season-long loan deal.^[3] 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.^[4] He helped the club win promotion from the Northern Premier League, scoring one goal in eight games.^[5][6]

Tranmere Rovers

In June 2021, Merrie turned down a new contract with Wigan and joined Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal.^[7] In May 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with the club.^[8]

On 6 May 2025, the club announced the player would be released in June when his contract expired.^[9]

AFC Fylde

On 23 July 2025, Merrie joined National League North side AFC Fylde.^[10]

Career statistics

As of end of 2024–25 season^[11]

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wigan Athletic	2017–18[12]	League One	0	0	0	0	1	0	2[a]	0	3	0
	2018–19[13]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2019–20[14]	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
	2020–21[15]	League One	26	0	1	0	1	0	3[a]	0	30	0
	Total		26	0	1	0	3	0	5	0	35	0
Southport (loan)	2017–18[16]	National League North	5	1	0	0	—		0	0	5	1
Altrincham (loan)	2017–18[17]	Northern Premier League Premier Division	7	1	0	0	—		1[b]	0	8	1
Tranmere Rovers	2021–22[18]	League Two	15	0	0	0	0	0	3[a]	0	18	0
	2022–23[19]	League Two	31	0	1	0	1	0	4[a]	0	37	0
	2023–24[20]	League Two	12	0	1	0	1	0	1[a]	0	15	0
	2024–25[21]	League Two	32	0	0	0	2	0	3[a]	0	37	0
	Total		90	0	2	0	4	0	11	0	107	0
Career total			128	2	3	0	7	0	17	0	155	2

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance in Cheshire Senior Cup