Quick Info
| Profession | Paralympian, Footballer, Judoka, Author, Motivational Speaker, Mental Skills Coach |
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| Nationality | British (England) |
| Date of Birth | 20/06/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Wolverhampton, England |
Latest News about Darren Harris
05/12/2025
Darren Harris was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum in Manchester during the 2025 Para Sport Awards. The museum recognized him as England's most capped and decorated blind footballer, honoring his 157 appearances, 34 goals, and 10 World and European medals throughout his career.
01/06/2025
Darren Harris participated in the London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust, his patron charity. He aimed to raise £10,000 to support children affected by eye cancer, drawing on his personal experience of losing his sight at 15 months due to bilateral retinoblastoma.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dual Paralympian in football and judo. England's highest capped and most decorated blind footballer with 157 appearances and ten World and European medals. Number one bestselling author, motivational speaker, and mental skills coach. |
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| Disability | Blind |
Physical Stats & More
| Sport | Blind Football, Judo |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary | New College Worcester |
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| Higher Education | Bachelor of Mathematics |
| Honorary Doctorate | The Open University (2014) |
Career
| Football |
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| Judo |
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| Other Roles |
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| Awards | Star by the Albion Foundation for Outstanding Contribution to WBA Teams |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenharrisgb/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sport helped him deal with his disability during his education | |
| 2. Holds the record as England's highest capped blind footballer | |
| 3. Lost his sight as a baby due to bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer | |
| 4. Diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma at 15 months old | |
| 5. Played for West Bromwich Albion (West Brom) |