Ollie Watkins

Professional footballer (forward)

England Torquay, Devon, England

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer (forward)
NationalityEngland
Date of Birth30/12/1995
Age30 years
BirthplaceTorquay, Devon, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameOliver George Arthur Watkins

Physical Stats & More

Height5'11" (180 cm)
Weight163 lbs (74 kg)

Personal Life

ResidenceEngland

Career

Club Career
  • Club: Exeter City Years: 2011-2017 Achievements: EFL Young Player of the Year
  • Club: Brentford Years: 2017-2020 Achievements: Joint top-scorer 2019–20 Championship, Championship Player of the Year 2020
  • Club: Aston Villa Years: 2020-present Achievements: Aston Villa's all-time top Premier League scorer (75 goals as of May 2025), Premier League Playmaker of the Season 2023–24, Supporters' and Players' Player of the Season 2023–24
  • Club: Exeter City Years: 2011-2017 Achievements: EFL Young Player of the Year, 30 goals for Under-18 team in 2013–14 season
  • Club: Brentford Years: 2017-2020 Achievements: Joint top-scorer 2019–20 Championship, Championship Player of the Year 2020, 45 goals in over 130 appearances
  • Club: Aston Villa Years: 2020-present Achievements: Aston Villa's all-time top Premier League scorer (75 goals as of May 2025), Premier League Playmaker of the Season 2023–24, Supporters' and Players' Player of the Season 2023–24, joint-top scorer for Aston Villa in single Premier League season with 19 goals (non-penalty) in 2023–24, contract extended until 2028 (October 2023)
International CareerEngland senior debut March 2021 vs San Marino (scored on debut), Euro 2024 semi-final winner vs Netherlands (last-minute goal)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Failed Exeter City trial at age 9, joined academy at under-11 level
2. Started grassroots football at age 7-8 with Newton Town in Newton Abbot, Devon
3. Signed new Aston Villa contract until 2028 in October 2023
4. Played for both club and Sunday team simultaneously from age 14-15 onwards
5. Opened Aston Villa league account with a hat-trick in 7-2 victory over Liverpool in October 2020
6. Shortlisted for 2023–24 PFA Players' Player of the Year, named in PFA Team of the Year, nominated for The Best FIFA Men's 11 Award
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