Oliver Rathbone Explained

Oliver Rathbone
Fullname:Oliver Michael Rathbone[1]
Birth Date:10 October 1996[2]
Birth Place:Blackburn, England
Height:1.7m (05.6feet)
Position:Central midfielder[3]
Currentclub:Wrexham
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Years1:2016–2021
Clubs1:Rochdale
Caps1:152
Goals1:12
Years2:2021–2024
Clubs2:Rotherham United
Caps2:112
Goals2:7
Years3:2024-
Caps3:0
Clubs3:Wrexham
Goals3:0
Club-Update:16:06 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Oliver Michael Rathbone (born 10 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Wrexham.[4] [5]

Career

Early career

Rathbone started in the youth ranks of Manchester United. On 21 February 2015, Rathbone scored a 40-yard winner in an U18s game against Derby County.[6] The goal won Manchester United's Goal of the Month award.[7] After failing to make the breakthrough at Manchester United, Rathbone was released in June 2016.

Rochdale

On 24 June, Rathbone agreed to join EFL League One side Rochdale, signing a one-year contract.[8] He made his competitive debut on 4 October in the EFL Trophy against Notts County. Days later, Rathbone made his first league appearance in a win over Southend United.[4] Rathbone netted his first goal over Walsall in November.[4] [9]

After two goals in thirty-three appearances in his debut season, Rathbone signed a new contract with the club until June 2019 on 18 August 2017.[10] His 100th match for Rochdale arrived on 9 March 2019 during a victory versus Shrewsbury Town.[4] He was offered a new contract by Rochdale at the end of the 2018–19 season.[11] On 24 June, Rathbone signed a new three-year deal to keep him under contract until the summer of 2022.[12] [13]

Rotherham United

On 4 August 2021, Rathbone signed a three-year contract with Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.[14] He made his debut in the first game of the 2021–22 season against Plymouth Argyle on 7 August 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute.[15] He scored his first goal for the club on 25 September 2021, against Crewe.[16] He left the club to sign for Wrexham on 9 August 2024.

Personal life

He is the son of former footballer Mick Rathbone.[17]

Career statistics

[4]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rochdale2016–17League One27240002[18] 0332
2017–18League One331401040421
2018–19League One284001230326
2019–20League One242203110303
2020–21League One403102030463
Total152121107313018315
Rotherham United2021–22League One 422301060522
2022–23Championship3841021415
2023–24Championship3211020351
Total11275051601288
Career total2641916012419031123

Honours

Rotherham United

2021–22[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2017-18 . 62. English Football League . 21 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Ollie Rathbone. 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 21 July 2018.
  3. News: Oliver Rathbone. 14 September 2019. World Football.
  4. News: Oliver Rathbone profile. 21 October 2016. Soccerway. 21 October 2016.
  5. News: Oliver Rathbone profile. 21 October 2016. Rochdale AFC. 26 July 2016.
  6. Web site: REPORT Derby County U18s 01 Manchester United U18s.
  7. News: Video: Rathbone wins Goal of the Month. 21 October 2016. Manchester United. 9 March 2015.
  8. News: Rochdale Sign Ex-Manchester United Midfielder Oliver Rathbone. 21 October 2016. Rochdale AFC. 24 June 2016.
  9. News: Rochdale 4–0 Walsall. 3 December 2016. BBC Sport. 22 November 2016.
  10. News: Ollie Rathbone Signs Rochdale Contract Extension. 20 August 2017. Rochdale AFC. 18 August 2017.
  11. Web site: Aaron Wilbraham: Rochdale offer forward, 39, new deal. 8 May 2019. 9 May 2019. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Ollie Rathbone Commits His Long-Term Future To Rochdale. 24 June 2019. 24 June 2019. Rochdale AFC.
  13. Web site: Ollie Rathbone: Rochdale midfielder signs new three-year contract. 24 June 2019. BBC Sport.
  14. Web site: SIGNING Millers capture Rochdale's Rathbone. 4 August 2021. Rotherham United.
  15. Web site: Rotherham United 2 Plymouth Argyle 0. BBC Sport. 7 August 2021.
  16. Web site: Ollie caps fine performance with goal and PA Entertainments Man of the Match award. Rotherham United FC. 25 September 2021.
  17. News: Oliver Rathbone: Rochdale sign ex-Manchester United midfielder. 21 October 2016. BBC Sport. 24 June 2016.
  18. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  19. News: Rotherham win to go up and relegate Gillingham . BBC Sport . 30 April 2022 . 6 February 2023.
  20. News: Rotherham United 4–2 Sutton United . Chris . Peddy . BBC Sport . 3 April 2022 . 3 April 2022.