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Ollie Watkins
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Person

Ollie Watkins

b. 1995

English footballer (born 1995)

Born
30 Dec 1995 · Torquay

Life timeline

Their life from birth to death. On the timeline, world events of the time are shown faintly.

Showing 36 years
  1. 30 Dec 1995BornBorn in Torquay
  2. 2014 – 2017TeamExeter City F.C.
  3. 2014 – 2015TeamWeston-super-Mare A.F.C.
  4. 2017 – 2020TeamBrentford F.C.
  5. 2020 – 2026TeamAston Villa F.C.
  6. 2021TeamEngland men's national association football team
  7. 2026Took part2026 FIFA World Cup
  8. 2026TeamAl Hilal SFC

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Meanwhile in the world

Major world events during their lifetime (1995 – today).

  1. 19981998 FIFA World Cup
  2. 2001 – 2021War in Afghanistan
  3. 2003 – 2011Iraq War
  4. 20042004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
  5. 20062006 FIFA World Cup
  6. 20082008 Summer Olympics
  7. 2008Russo-Georgian War
  8. 20102010 Haiti earthquake
  9. 2010 – 2012Arab Spring
  10. 20112011 Norway attacks
  11. 2011Libyan civil war
  12. 2011 – 2024Syrian civil war
  13. 20122012 Summer Olympics
  14. 20142014 FIFA World Cup
  15. 2014Russo-Ukrainian war
  16. 2015Paris Agreement
  17. 20182018 FIFA World Cup
  18. 2020COVID-19 pandemic
  19. 20212020 Summer Olympics
  20. 2022Russo-Ukrainian war
  21. 2023Gaza war
  22. 20242024 Summer Olympics
  23. 20262026 Iran war

Biography

Oliver George Arthur Watkins (born 30 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and the England national team. Described as a complete forward, Watkins is known for his finishing ability and work ethic.

Watkins is a product of the Exeter City academy and made his breakthrough at the club, winning the EFL Young Player of the Year award, before departing in 2017 for Brentford. He had a successful three-year spell at the club, culminating in being the joint top-scorer in the 2019–20 Championship and being named Championship Player of the Year in 2020.

In September 2020, Watkins signed for Aston Villa. In May 2024, he was named Premier League Playmaker of the Season for the 2023–24 season. In May 2025, Watkins became Aston Villa's all-time top Premier League scorer, overtaking Gabriel Agbonlahor's record of 74 goals.

Watkins made his debut for the England national team in a World Cup qualifying match against San Marino in March 2021, also scoring his first international goal against the side. Watkins then went on to represent England at UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Text from the Wikipedia article Ollie Watkins, CC BY-SA 4.0

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