Ollie Watkins, born on 30 December 1995 and hailing from England, holds his ground as a forward primarily fulfilling the role of a striker for the renowned Aston Villa. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) tall and weighing in at 11st (70kg), he dons the number 11 jersey with pride. Watkins has also showcased his skills on the international stage, representing the England national team.
As per Transfermarkt, he comes in with a hefty market value of around £47 million. His commitment to Aston Villa is slated to last for another 3 years and 5 months, with his contract set to conclude on 30 June 2028.
Watkins set foot in the professional football realm back in July 2004, when he joined Exeter City in England's League One as a trainee. His debut season (2013 - 2014) saw him make a single appearance in first team league matches. By the following season, he had doubled his appearances. His performance escalated in the 2015 - 2016 season, with 20 appearances and eight goals to his name, which he bested in the 2016 - 2017 season, making 45 appearances and netting 13 goals.
In July 2017, Watkins secured a transfer to Brentford for a fee of approximately £1.5 million. During his tenure at Brentford, he displayed a commendable performance, with multiple seasons boasting impressive appearance rates and goal tallies, like the 2019 - 2020 season where he made 46 appearances and scored 25 goals.
Watkins moved yet again in September 2020, this time to Aston Villa for a heftier fee of around £23.5 million. His time at Aston Villa has seen consistent appearances on the field and a notable increase in his goal-scoring prowess. In the current 2024 - 2025 season, Watkins has featured in 24 first team appearances and scored ten goals.
Watkins' footballing portfolio isn't limited to premier leagues. He participated in FA Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aston Villa, the Euro 2024 for England, and other notable leagues and qualifiers. His performance in these events is characterised by his spectacular goal scoring ability, once again cementing his high market value and crucial place on the team roster.
