Oliver William Skipp is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He was born in Welwyn Garden City, England and grew up in Hertford.

An Academy graduate who first stepped into a Spurs Development Centre at the age of five in 2005, Skipp is now an integral member of the club’s first-team squad. He played youth football for Bengeo Tigers FC.

Skipp made his senior or professional debut for Tottenham Hotspur in October 2018.

At international level, Skipp has represented England at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, and Under-21 levels. He is now a regular for England Under-21s.