By Jacob Greenwood

One of Woking’s most intriguing additions to the squad this summer has seen 23-year-old midfielder Harrison Sohna arrive at Kingfield on a two-year deal from Hereford. Having developed through the Aston Villa and Sunderland academies before spells with Cheltenham Town, Wealdstone, and Hereford, what can fans expect from the technical left-footer as he takes on the National League?

To get a clearer picture of Sohna’s game, we spoke to sports writer Joe Gill to break down his profile, key strengths, and areas for development.

Creative Spark 

Sohna is a dynamic midfield player and his technical profile could prove vital in opening up stubborn defences.

“Woking fans can expect a technical midfielder with creative flair and a keen eye for a pass that can make his football exciting to watch at times,” Gill noted. “Sohna has shown glimpses of that special something within him throughout his career so far and I expect that trend to continue at Woking. In addition to this, Sohna possess a wand of a left foot that has caused many opposition defences issues and proves to be one of his best assets; scoring some glorious set free kicks for Hereford.”

However, Gill points out that refining his work out of possession will be an important step in his development, and one manager Jermain Defoe could be key in improving:

“At times, Sohna can leave a lot to be desired when off the ball with his decision making, but this is something that Defoe could help develop when adapting to his style of play.”

Impact at Edgar Street 

Although his time in the National League North was brief, Sohna impressed at Hereford, including producing in important moments.

“Speaking of his time at Hereford, Sohna had what many would consider a decent spell at Edgar Street,” Gill explained. “His brace against South Shields proved to be a pivotal moment for Hereford and some fans would argue that was a big factor in keeping them up last season. Four goals and an assist in 12 appearances is a fantastic return for a midfielder and that form will only improve as he continues to become more comfortable in the National League.”

While the numbers speak for themselves, maintaining discipline will be key.

“One thing to note is Sohna was susceptible last season to a red card, picking up four yellow cards and two red cards,” Gill added. “But Defoe can push more discipline into Sohna’s game and stamp out bad habits moving forward.”

Navigating the Step Up

Moving to the National League will require increased intensity from Sohna, but the environment at Woking could provide the ideal platform for his success. 

“The physicality gap from the National League North to the National League increases dramatically but I believe Sohna will have the know-how and the flair to see him through,” Gill concluded. “I think it’s dependent upon those around him and whether the other midfielders can accommodate his style of play but assisting on the physicality scale.”

“The key factor here is that he’s still embarking on his early career and a spell in the National League with Woking, might prove more than beneficial for himself as he throws himself into one of the toughest leagues in the country.”