Christopher Francis Merrie (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club AFC Fylde.
Club career Wigan Athletic Merrie joined Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks. 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. On 31 August 2017, Merrie joined National League North side Southport on a season-long loan deal. 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. He helped the club win promotion from the Northern Premier League, scoring one goal in eight games.
Tranmere Rovers In June 2021, Merrie turned down a new contract with Wigan and joined Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal. In May 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with the club.
On 6 May 2025, the club announced the player would be released in June when his contract expired.
AFC Fylde On 23 July 2025, Merrie joined National League North side AFC Fylde.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWigan Athletic2017–18League One0000102Appearances in EFL Trophy0302018–19Championship00000000002019–20Championship00001000102020–21League One260101030300Total260103050350Southport (loan)2017–18National League North5100—0051Altrincham (loan)2017–18Altrincham 2017-18 player statsNorthern Premier League Premier Division7100—1Appearance in Cheshire Senior Cup081Tranmere Rovers2021–22League Two1500000301802022–23League Two3101010403702023–24League Two1201010101502024–25League Two320002030370Total90020401101070Career total128230701701552
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