Harry Kavanagh (footballer)
English footballer
Harry John Kavanagh (born 5 February 2002) is an English footballer who plays for Havant and Waterlooville FC.
Club career
Portsmouth
Kavanagh progressed through Pompey's youth categories after joining the club at the age of 6.
Kavanagh had spells on loan in non-league playing for Bognor Regis Town and Gosport Borough.
Kavanagh made his Portsmouth debut in a 1–0 defeat vs West Ham United U21s on 10 November 2020 in the EFL Trophy.
On 12 January 2021, he made his second Portsmouth appearance, starting in a 5–1 defeat at Peterborough United in the EFL Trophy.
Gosport Borough
On 7 July 2021, Kavanagh signed for Gosport Borough.
On 14 August 2021, Kavanagh broke his collarbone during the first game of the season, putting him out of action for at least 6 weeks.
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