Ollie Watkins

Attacker #11
Age 30 years
Nationality England
Market Value €30M

Career

AV
2020 Aston Villa from Brentford
B
2017 Brentford from Exeter City
EC
2015 Exeter City from Weston-super-Mare
W
2014 Weston-super-Mare from Exeter City

Ollie Watkins is Aston Villa’s Bronze Engine, a player who has defined the club's frontline since joining the squad in September 2020. With over four years of dedicated service at Villa Park, the English forward has evolved into a cornerstone of the tactical setup, bridging the gap between a high-intensity presser and a reliable finisher.

This season, Watkins is hitting top form, evidenced by a perfect 100 form rating and a remarkable 168% upward trend. His hybrid profile combines the stamina of a midfield runner with the precision of a veteran striker, earning him the SILVER BOOT and CLUTCH HERO badges. With eight goals across 23 appearances, his Shooting dimension of 78 remains his most potent weapon. Despite a stable season ability of 60, his recent output of three goals in five matches proves he is currently the squad's primary catalyst, maintaining elite physical output across 1,751 minutes of action.

With a market value of €35M, Watkins represents high Stakes for the club's European ambitions. As his contract runs until 2028, his role as a leader is vital for the squad's stability, providing a reliable platform for the team to build upon in the season's final stages.

Player Rating

Oliver George Arthur Watkins
81
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 68
🎯 Clutch 42
🎨 Style 65
📊 Ability 58
💰 High Premium
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Oliver George Arthur Watkins is a solid CLUTCH HERO for Aston Villa. Evidence: 2 Clutch Goals.

Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (25% Goal Frequency)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (75/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Oliver George Arthur Watkins Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 39%
Weight 50%
Experience 92%

vs Premier League

Height 31%
Weight 45%
Experience 83%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 50 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 75 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 32 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 26 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 27 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 50
Shooting 75
Defense 32
Workrate 26
Passing 27
Key Strength 75 Shooting
Area to Watch 26 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Oliver George Arthur Watkins this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Jun 17, 2026 England 4-2 Croatia World Cup ' - - - 100 AT&T Stadium
May 24, 2026 Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa Premier League 101' 9.3 2 0 90 Etihad Stadium
May 20, 2026 SC Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 90' 6.6 - - 51 Tüpraş Stadyumu
May 15, 2026 Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool Premier League 97' 8.3 2 1 100 Villa Park
May 10, 2026 Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa Premier League 97' 7.2 1 0 95 Turf Moor
May 07, 2026 Aston Villa 4-0 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 92' 7.2 1 1 66 Villa Park
May 03, 2026 Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Premier League 34' 6.3 0 0 68 Villa Park
Apr 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 94' 6.3 - - 43 City Ground
Apr 25, 2026 Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa Premier League 81' 6.5 0 0 41 Craven Cottage
Apr 19, 2026 Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland Premier League 80' 8.6 2 1 100 Villa Park
Apr 16, 2026 Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna UEFA Europa League 64' 7.5 1 0 55 Villa Park
Apr 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa Premier League 87' 6.0 0 0 40 City Ground
Apr 09, 2026 Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 94' 8.2 2 0 84 Renato Dall'Ara
Mar 22, 2026 Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham Premier League 87' 7.2 1 0 34 Villa Park
Mar 19, 2026 Aston Villa 2-0 Lille UEFA Europa League 34' 7.2 0 1 44 Villa Park

Player Market Value

Track Oliver George Arthur Watkins's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €30.0M
Peak Value €65.0M (Q1'24)
€65.0M €32.5M €0
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