Ollie Watkins, born on 30 December 1995 (age 30), is an English striker who has built his career on steady output rather than fuss. His best league return came at Brentford in 2019-20, when he scored 25 goals in 46 appearances, the sort of season that tends to move a forward up a level without requiring much debate.
That level has been Aston Villa, where Watkins wears number 11 and remains a regular first-team presence in 2025-26. He has made 37 Premier League appearances this season, scoring 16 goals, with a further five goals in 15 Europa League matches and two FA Cup outings. Across all competitions for Villa this season, he has 21 goals in 54 appearances.
Watkins has also been involved with England this season, making one appearance in European World Cup qualifying. His current market value is around £25.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
His career arc is plain enough: a prolific spell at Brentford, a step into the Premier League with Aston Villa, and continued relevance as a first-team striker into his thirties.
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