Ollie Watkins is retained at Aston Villa until June 2028. The 30-year-old forward earns £75,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ollie Watkins
Current Club: Aston Villa
🌍 English
💰 Weekly Wage: £75,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2028 (1 year remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Ollie Watkins earns 13.1% below the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ollie Watkins's contract expire?
Ollie Watkins's current contract expires on June 30, 2028.
How much does Ollie Watkins earn per week?
Ollie Watkins earns approximately £75,000 per week.
Who does Ollie Watkins play for?
Ollie Watkins currently plays for Aston Villa.
What position does Ollie Watkins play?
Ollie Watkins plays as a forward.
How old is Ollie Watkins?
Ollie Watkins is 30 years old.
What is Ollie Watkins's annual salary?
Annualised, Ollie Watkins's basic salary is approximately £3,900,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £75,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ollie Watkins sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ollie Watkins can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2027, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2028.
How many months are left on Ollie Watkins's contract?
Ollie Watkins has approximately 22 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2028. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Ollie Watkins's wage compare to other forwards?
Ollie Watkins earns roughly 87% of the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Ollie Watkins is paid 87% of the position average.
When was Ollie Watkins born?
Ollie Watkins was born on December 30, 1995, making the player 30 years old as of today.