Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa's Premier League Star

Early Life and Career

Oliver George Arthur Watkins, commonly known as Ollie Watkins, was born on 30 December 1995, in Bideford, Devon, England. He began his football career with local club Exeter City, before moving to Weston-super-Mare in 2014. In 2017, Watkins joined Brentford, where he quickly became a key player, scoring over 50 goals in his three seasons with the club.

Aston Villa Career

In September 2020, Watkins joined Aston Villa for a club-record fee of £28 million. He has since established himself as one of the most exciting young forwards in the Premier League, scoring crucial goals and helping Villa to a strong mid-table finish in the 2020/21 season.

Watkins has also been recognized for his impressive performances, earning a call-up to the England national team in March 2021. He made his international debut against Andorra and has since earned several more caps for his country.

At 26 years old, Watkins has the potential to become one of the best forwards in the Premier League. His pace, finishing ability, and work rate make him a valuable asset to any team. Aston Villa will be hoping that Watkins can continue his fine form and help the club achieve even greater success in the future.