This is Harry Journey. Harry Bessell – Football Profile
Harry will be starting at The Sunshine Coast Football Academy full time in January and we are thrilled to announce that Harry has also signed for our UK U16 International Football Academy. Harry is an attacking midfielder, tenacious, dedicated and committed soccer player. His football journey began age 5 in England but it is during the last 3
years Harry has accelerated his technical skills, strength and ex*****on for the killer pass. He is most affective in an advanced midfield role, operating centrally but having the freedom to drift around the pitch and crucially, getting forward to support the strikers. A natural left footed player, but confident with both, Harry can operate in a wider position. His ability to find space, receive the ball, control and pass it with confidence offers a critical contribution to his team. During his 2023 and 2024 seasons he was recognised for exceptional performances while playing for Brisbane City FC academy, getting recognised from coaches and other players across both seasons. Harry won the teams ‘players player’ and ‘coaches’ player’ for two seasons in a row, highlighting his strong performances, which helped his team get to the Grand Final in 2024. Harry’s attitude and commitment to training was shown by being a natural leader to his team both on and off the field, keeping heads high and players on track. After 2 years at the Brisbane City FC academy, he recently moved to the number 1 rated academy in Queensland, Moreton City Excelsior FC, to further develop his skills and take his football to the next level. Harrys Player History:
• 2025 – Representing QLD Metro state team at National Schools championships, Sydney
• 2024 - Brisbane City FC Academy - Premier Invitational tournament, Gold Coast
• 2023/2024 - Brisbane City FC Academy - Player of the year both seasons - Grand final 2024
• 2023/2024 – Sala Time Futsal Club – F League – 2023 player of the season
• 2023/2024 George Cowie Football (in partnership with West Ham United FC)
o Attended 2-day trial at regional camp
o Selected & attended 4-day National residential camp, Gold Coast
o Selected to attend UK International residential camp in April 2025
• 2023/2024 – Football Excellence program, Albany Creek State High School
• 2023 - Australian Futsal Association UK Tour – Roy Miller Cup winners against Wrexham
• 2023 - FQ School Futsal Comp – Runner Up
• 2022 - FQ Community Cup – Champions
• 2022- FQ School Futsal Nationals – Selected for the “All Star Team”
• 2019/2022 - The Gap FC Academy
• 2018 - Brisbane City FC Academy - Gold Coast Cup – Selected for the “All Star Team”
• 2016/2018 - Brisbane City FC Academy
• 2014/2015 – Bodmin Youth FC - East Cornwall Youth Football League
• 2014 - Plymouth Argyle FC youth development regional camp – Best player award
