Cameron Desmond Archer (born 9 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Premier League club Southampton.

[4] Archer came off the bench to make his senior debut for Villa at the age of 17 years 262 days in an EFL Cup tie against Crewe Alexandra on 27 August 2019.

On 1 August 2022, Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard announced that after impressing on a pre-season tour of Australia, Archer would remain with the club and be a part of the Premier League squad.

[17] Having found first-team opportunities to be limited, Archer joined Championship club Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season on 6 January 2023.

[18][19] Archer made his Middlesbrough debut the following day, as a substitute in a 5–1 FA Cup defeat to Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion.

[20] On 27 August 2023, Sheffield United announced the signing of Archer on a four-year deal, after reaching an agreement with Aston Villa on an undisclosed transfer fee,[21] which was reported to be £18m.

[26] On 16 August 2024, Archer joined Premier League side Southampton on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee,[27] reported to be £15 million, plus add-ons.

[32][33] On 25 May 2022, Archer received his first call up to the England U21 squad ahead of the final round of 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches.