| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven James Harper | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle-under-Lyme, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1987–1989 | Port Vale | 28 | (2) |
| 1989–1991 | Preston North End | 77 | (10) |
| 1991–1993 | Burnley | 69 | (8) |
| 1993–1996 | Doncaster Rovers | 65 | (11) |
| 1996–1999 | Mansfield Town | 160 | (18) |
| 1999–2001 | Hull City | 65 | (4) |
| 2001–2002 | Darlington | 40 | (1) |
| Kidsgrove Athletic | |||
| Total | 504+ | (54+) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Steven James (Steve) Harper (born 3 February 1969) is an English former footballer.
Harper graduated through Port Vale juniors to sign professional forms in June 1987. He played regular football for the start of the 1987–88 season but lost his place in January 1988. He was sold to Preston North End for £35,000 and 50% of any future transfer deal in March 1989. Later he moved on to Burnley, Doncaster Rovers, Mansfield Town,[1] Hull City, Darlington and Kidsgrove Athletic.