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The search for Alex Harris, Hibs and Scotland’s forgotten starlet – ‘I’m happy how it’s worked out’

Once a wispish winger, 32-year-old is now in financial services and an occasional centre-half

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 7:00 AM
The search for Alex Harris, Hibs and Scotland’s forgotten starlet – ‘I’m happy how it’s worked out’
Key Things to Know
  • Former Hibs winger Alex Harris says he has no regrets about his career path away from elite football.
  • Harris now works full-time at financial firm Aegon while playing part-time for Lowland League side Berwick Rangers.
  • In January 2015, Harris and current Hibernian captain Martin Boyle were swapped in a loan deal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Hibernian starlet Alex Harris has reflected on his football journey, stating he is content with his life balancing part-time football and a corporate career. Harris, now 32, works in the financial services sector at Aegon while playing in midfield and defense for Lowland League club Berwick Rangers.

Harris was notably involved in a January 2015 loan swap with Dundee for Martin Boyle, who subsequently became a Hibs standout. After battling multiple serious injuries throughout his career, Harris transitioned to part-time football in 2019 and currently has no regrets about how his life and career developed.

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