Ollie Watkins
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| Team |  Aston Villa |
| Position | Forward |
| Height / weight | 1.80 m / 70 kg |
| Born | 30 Dec 1995 (30 years) |
| Nationality |  England |
| Number | 11 |
Ollie Watkins is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Aston Villa and the England National Team.
Player Profile
Oliver George Arthur Watkins was born on December 30, 1995, in Torquay, England, UK. The English forward stands 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.Career
He began his footballing journey in the local youth circuits of Devon before joining the academy setup at Exeter City, where he would eventually launch his professional career.Watkins emerged from the Exeter City Academy to make his first-team breakthrough, eventually earning the EFL Young Player of the Year award. In 2017, he departed for Brentford, where he enjoyed a highly successful three-year stint. His time there peaked during the 2019–20 campaign, where he finished as the Championship's joint top-scorer and was named the division's Player of the Year.
In September 2020, Watkins signed for Aston Villa. He quickly adapted to the top flight, continuing his development into one of the league's most effective attackers. During the 2023–24 season, his creative influence was recognized when he was named the Premier League Playmaker of the Season. He further cemented his legacy at the club on May 10, 2025, when he surpassed Gabriel Agbonlahor's record of 74 goals to become Aston Villa's all-time top scorer in the Premier League.
On the international stage, Watkins made his debut for England in March 2021 during a World Cup qualifier against San Marino, a match in which he also scored his first goal for his country. He was later selected for the squad that finished as runners-up at UEFA Euro 2024.
Team Honors
- 2024 - UEFA European Championship runner-up, England
Individual Honors
- 2017 - EFL Young Player of the Year
- 2019–2020 - EFL Championship Player of the Year
- 2019–2020 - PFA Team of the Year (Championship)
- 2023–2024 - Premier League Playmaker of the Season
- 2023–2024 - Aston Villa Players' Player of the Season
- 2023–2024 - Aston Villa Supporters' Player of the Season
- 2023–2024 - PFA Team of the Year (Premier League)
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Ollie Watkins FAQ
Where is Ollie Watkins from?
Ollie Watkins is from Torquay, England.
What team does Ollie Watkins currently play for?
As of 2026, Ollie Watkins plays for Aston Villa.
What position does Ollie Watkins play?
Ollie Watkins plays as a Forward.
How tall is Ollie Watkins?
Ollie Watkins is 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.
