Christopher Francis Merrie (born 2 November 1998) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

Wigan Athletic

Merrie joined

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in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks. On 8 August 2017, Merrie made his Wigan debut during their

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tie against

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, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics. On 31 August 2017, Merrie joined

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side

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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

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on loan until the end of the season. He helped the club win promotion from the

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, scoring one goal in eight games.

Tranmere Rovers

In June 2021, Merrie turned down a new contract with Wigan and joined

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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Merrie, Christopher 1998 births Living people Footballers from Liverpool English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Wigan Athletic F.C. players Southport F.C. players Altrincham F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players National League (English football) players English Football League players Northern Premier League players 21st-century English sportsmen