Ollie Watkins

Attacker #11
Age 30 years
Nationality England
Market Value €35M

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
62
Rating
41
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 68
🎯 Clutch 39
🎨 Style 65
📊 Ability 57
💰 High Premium
🎚️ ●○○
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 51%
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
Mar 22, 2026 Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham Premier League 87' 7.2 1 - 34 Villa Park
Mar 15, 2026 Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa Premier League 60' 6.5 0 0 54 Old Trafford
Mar 04, 2026 Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea Premier League 72' 6.7 0 0 68 Villa Park
Feb 27, 2026 Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa Premier League 86' 6.3 0 0 41 Molineux Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds Premier League 95' 6.7 0 0 49 Villa Park
Feb 11, 2026 Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton Premier League 74' 6.3 0 0 33 Villa Park
Feb 07, 2026 Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa Premier League 86' 6.9 0 0 40 Vitality Stadium
Jan 25, 2026 Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa Premier League 96' 7.2 1 0 50 St. James' Park
Jan 18, 2026 Aston Villa 0-1 Everton Premier League 95' 6.2 0 0 44 Villa Park
Jan 07, 2026 Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa Premier League 90' 6.6 0 0 26 Selhurst Park
Jan 03, 2026 Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 83' 7.9 1 0 57 Villa Park
Dec 30, 2025 Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa Premier League 98' 6.7 1 0 75 Emirates Stadium
Dec 27, 2025 Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa Premier League 36' 8.3 2 0 90 Stamford Bridge
Dec 21, 2025 Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United Premier League 75' 6.5 0 1 67 Villa Park
Dec 14, 2025 West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa Premier League 75' 6.3 0 0 80 London Stadium

Player Market Value

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

Current Value €35.0M
Peak Value €65.0M (Q1'24)
€65.0M €32.5M €0
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