Midfielder

Locally-born Harry Crees was an Exeter City scholar/trainee between 2024 and 2026.

Central midfielder Harry, a student at Clyst Vale and an under-15 player at the time, first appeared for the under-18s in the Youth Alliance in the early months of 2023. Moving into the under-16 category, he featured in both of the club's FA Youth Cup matches in the 2023/24 season as well as becoming a regular starter for the under-18s in league games.

Having been with the club since the age of nine, Harry subsequently became an Exeter City scholar/trainee in 2024 and soon appeared in a number of pre-seaon friendlies (including the game against Torquay United) before also featuring in the Devon St Luke's Bowl, the FA Youth Cup and for the under-21s in the Premier League Cup.

Starting his second season as a scholar/trainee he continued to play for the under-18s in the Youth Alliance as well as representing the club in the Devon St Luke’s Bowl (captaining the side against Okehampton Argyle) and FA Youth Cup..   

Harry was subsequently one of seven scholars who were not offered professional terms in May 2026.