Harley Mills (born 3 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Peterborough United.
Career
Peterborough United Mills joined Peterborough United from Aston Villa in 2021 and went on to sign a two-year development contract with Peterborough in July 2021 after having helped Jamal Campbell-Ryce's under-18 team to finish third in the Professional Development League and won silverware in the Professional Development Cup and the David Joyce Cup He was reported to be a target for Premier League club Crystal Palace. as they reportedly placed multiple bids for the posh young star in the summer of 2022. He made his first-team debut on 29 August 2023, when he came on as a 79th-minute substitute for James Dornelly in a 1–1 draw at Portsmouth in an EFL Cup game.
On 13 April 2025, Mills started the 2025 EFL Trophy final, scoring a free-kick for the first goal and providing the cross from which Hector Kyprianou scored the second. He was subsequently named Man of the Match.
On 29 July 2025, Mills signed a new four year contract.
Enfield Town (loan) On 6 September 2024, Mills joined National League South side Enfield Town on an initial one-month loan deal. He was recalled to Peterborough on 1 November 2024.
Style of play Mills has been described as a versatile and energetic player with a skilled left foot, who is most comfortable at left-back and in midfield.
Personal life Mills's father, Gary, is also a former professional footballer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPeterborough United2023–24League One1000002Appearances in the EFL Trophy0302024–25League One11000006Appearances in the EFL Trophy21722025–26League One24020102Appearances in the EFL Trophy13012026–27League One1000200030Total3702030103533Enfield Town (loan)2024–25National League South80———80Career total4502030103613
Honours Peterborough United EFL Trophy: 2024–25
References