Ollie Watkins
Player Summary for Ollie Watkins |
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|---|---|
| Club | Aston Villa |
| Position | Forward |
| Jersey Number | 11 |
| Height | 180cm ► 5' 10" |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Birthday | December 30, 1995 |
| Nationality | English |
| Contract Expires | June 2025 |
| Weekly Pay | £75,000.00 |
Additional Info
Oliver George Arthur Watkins is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Aston Villa and the England national team. He was born in Torquay, Devon, England.
He began his career at Exeter City, making a name for himself with 26 goals in 78 games for the Grecians.
Watkins became Aston Villa’s club record signing when he joined from Brentford in September 2020. The striker enjoyed a prolific spell with the Bees, netting 49 times in 143 games, including 26 goals in his final season there.
At the international level, Watkins made his England debut as a second-half substitute in a 5–0 victory over San Marino at Wembley in March 2021. He was in Gareth Southgate’s preliminary squad for Euro 2020 before he eventually missed the cut.