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Ollie Watkins
Born: December 30, 1995
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Torbay, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Centre-forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2014-2017 | Exeter City |
| → 2014-2015 | Weston-super-Mare (loan) | |
| 2017-2020 | Brentford | |
| 2020- | Aston Villa | |
Sports Mole has 1,309 articles about Ollie Watkins. Articles 1 to 40:
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Aston Villa transfer news: 'Uncertain' future of key Unai Emery star leads club to identify Premier League 'replacement'
Aston Villa reportedly fear losing a key star in the summer transfer window, though they are said to be keen on signing a Premier League replacement should they leave.15:32
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How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round meeting between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.Feb 12, 00:05
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.Feb 9, 20:05
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 20:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Firaeme.jpg "Aston Villa manager Unai Emery and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola pictured on October 26, 2024")
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Bournemouth and Aston Villa.Feb 7, 23:50
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Aston Villa injury news: Unai Emery receives double boost ahead of visit to Bournemouth
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery receives a double injury boost ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.Feb 6, 15:14
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Team News: Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Aston Villa.Feb 6, 15:00
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Feb 5, 16:35
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Preview:Bournemouth vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 5, 16:30
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Most expensive Premier League departures of all time
Sports Mole looks at the 10 most expensive Premier League exits of all time, including Luis Diaz, Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho.Feb 3, 08:00
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Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Antoine Semenyo to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.Feb 3, 08:00
Aston Villa vs. Brentford: Unai Emery's side bidding to retain two club records, Ollie Watkins targeting Ian Wright feat
Aston Villa will be bidding to retain two club records when they play host to Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.Jan 31, 10:56
Aston Villa injury news: Ollie Watkins update provided by Unai Emery ahead of Brentford showdown
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery provides an update on the fitness of Ollie Watkins after he was withdrawn during Thursday's Europa League fixture against Red Bull Salzburg.Jan 30, 16:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fnatcon.jpg "Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and Brentford's Nathan Collins pictured on December 4, 2024")
Brentford vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Brentford and Aston Villa.Jan 30, 15:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Folinew.jpg "Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier pictured on April 19, 2025")
Aston Villa predicted XI vs. Brentford: Possible lineup for Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their Premier League clash with Brentford on Sunday afternoon at Villa Park.Jan 30, 14:52
Aston Villa lineup vs. Red Bull Salzburg: Predicted XI for final Europa League match in League Phase
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Red Bull Salzburg.Jan 27, 17:50
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Newcastle vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.Jan 25, 23:07
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Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Emiliano Buendia keeps Unai Emery in title race
Emiliano Buendia's brilliant strike reaffirms Aston Villa's Premier League title hopes in a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday.Jan 25, 16:20
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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham United 'deal', Tammy Abraham 'medical', Sunderland exit
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including West Ham United's deal, Aston Villa's pursuit of Tammy Abraham and an exit from Sunderland.Jan 24, 21:13
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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham United 'agreement', Aston Villa 'step up', Bournemouth deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including West Ham United's 'agreement', Aston Villa's striker pursuit and Bournemouth's deal with a player.Jan 20, 22:03
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Fenerbahce: Predicted XI for Europa League fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.Jan 20, 11:10
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Preview:Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Fenerbahce and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 20, 11:00
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa 'exchange', Crystal Palace rejection, Manchester United 'exit'
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's pursuit of a forward, a bid rejected by Crystal Palace and an exit from Manchester United.Jan 18, 22:07
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Emiliano Martinez decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture with Everton.Jan 16, 16:40
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa striker update, Antoine Semenyo 'replacement', Leeds United signing
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's striker pursuit, Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo heir and Leeds United's latest signing.Jan 15, 21:22
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Aston Villa transfer news: Spanish giants 'join race' for Donyell Malen amid Serie A interest
One of La Liga's biggest clubs allegedly joins the race to sign Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen, who is attracting interest from Serie A.Jan 13, 15:22
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Phil Foden: Man City star could achieve two career firsts after Premier League confirm December award nominations
Phil Foden is in contention to win two Premier League awards for the first time in his career after being included on December’s shortlists for the Player and Goal of the Month.Jan 8, 15:27
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Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.Jan 5, 18:57
Aston Villa predicted XI vs. Crystal Palace: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa coule line up for their Premier League trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.Jan 5, 18:36
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Preview:Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 5, 18:14
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Manchester United news: Ruben Amorim "not good enough" claims Jamie Carragher as transfer disagreements emerge
Jamie Carragher insisted that Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is not good enough to be in the dugout at Old Trafford amid reported transfer disagreements.Jan 4, 23:26
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Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest: Sean Dyche keeps faith in struggling visitors despite fourth successive Premier League defeat
Sean Dyche reiterates his faith in his Nottingham Forest players despite the "basic errors" that they made in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa.Jan 3, 16:12
Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as John McGinn nets brilliant brace
Aston Villa cruise to comfortable 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, inspired by a marvellous John McGinn double.Jan 3, 14:27
Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest team news: Do Unai Emery, Sean Dyche tinker after Premier League defeats?
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture in the West Midlands.Jan 3, 11:19
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Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery explains "the problem" with summer signing ahead of January window
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery explains "the problem" with a summer signing, with the head coach looking to reinvest in the squad in the January transfer window.Jan 2, 17:39
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa latest signing, Sunderland's 'battle' for winger, Crystal Palace learn 'price'
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's latest signing, Sunderland's battle for a winger and Crystal Palace's pursuit of a striker.Jan 1, 23:22
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Unai Emery receives double boost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.Jan 1, 12:14
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Premier League GW18 Team of the Week: Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard, Rayan Cherki
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 18 of the 2025-26 season, including Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard and Rayan Cherki.Dec 29, 08:27
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Preview:Chelsea vs Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 28, 19:39
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Preview:Arsenal vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 28, 09:49
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