Ollie Watkins has become something of a household name, making his rise from the EFL to the Premier League and Champions League.
The striker came through the ranks at Exeter City, a side local to where he was born in Torquay.
From there, he switched to Brentford and then Aston Villa followed, with the latter making a real name for him.
Top-scoring seasons in the Premier League saw Ollie Watkins prove himself on the biggest stages of all, landing some huge goals in the Champions League.
On the international stage, the forward has already featured many times for England, with some memorable moments for the Three Lions.
Amid links with a transfer switch to Arsenal, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Watkins.
What age is Ollie Watkins?
Ollie Watkins was born on December 30, 1995, which makes him 29 years old at the time of writing and in the peak of his career.
The striker was born in Torquay, which is in the south-west of England, by the coast.
What height is Ollie Watkins?
Ollie Watkins measures up at roughly 1.80 metres – or roughly five feet and 11 inches tall.
What position does Ollie Watkins play?
During his career so far, Ollie Watkins has largely played as a centre-forward, though he is capable of playing elsewhere.
The forward has featured on the wing, most notably on the right flank during some periods of his career.
Ollie Watkins style of play
Ollie Watkins’s style of play largely surrounds his ability to make impressive runs, often utilising his pace to cause the backline problems.
The forward is more than just a quick threat, having also become a box presence, sniffing out opportunities to score.
His ability to work off of other players has seen him become more of an all-round threat, landing goals and assists.
Ollie Watkins’ wife and family
In his personal life, Ollie Watkins has a fiance in Ellie Anderson, with the pair having been together since 2018.
They have two children together, while a proposal was made at Lake Como in 2024 to finally tie the knot.
Ollie Watkins’ parents
Ollie Watkins was born to two parents – Steven Watkins and Delsi-May Watkins.
While not much is known about his father, his mother is a professional singer as part of the band “The Superstitions”.
Ollie Watkins wage, salary and contract details
At Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins has a contract running until 2028, meaning that three years remain on the deal.
According to Capology, the striker earns £130,000-per-week, with an overall salary in the region of £6,760,000.
Ollie Watkins’ England goal
If there is one thing that Ollie Watkins is certainly known for in the wider footballing world, it was one of the biggest moments for England on one of the biggest stages.
In the 2024 European Championship semi-final against Netherlands, late in the game, the striker produced an almighty effort to give the Three Lions the lead.
Is Ollie Watkins an Arsenal fan?
Yes, Ollie Watkins is an Arsenal fan as he revealed himself in 2020.
“That’s the dream, to play for Arsenal one day. But, you know, it’s a long shot,” he told Sports Gazette at the time.
“I’m an Arsenal fan so Thierry Henry was my [idol] he’s unbelievable to watch. He was the idol growing up really.”
Ollie Watkins to Arsenal transfer
Following some impressive displays for Aston Villa, there was always going to be interest in the striker in the transfer market.
That was pounced upon in January 2025 when Arsenal submitted a £60million bid for Watkins, though it was rejected by the Villains.
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