Olly Sanderson Explained

Olly Sanderson
Birth Date:30 December 2003
Birth Place:Chichester, England
Height:1.86 m[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Bradford City
(on loan from Fulham)
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2012–2022
Youthclubs1:Fulham
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Fulham
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Oxford City (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:4
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Oxford City (loan)
Caps3:23
Goals3:9
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Sutton United (loan)
Caps4:20
Goals4:4
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Bradford City (loan)
Caps5:10
Goals5:2
Club-Update:19:02, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Oliver Sanderson (born 30 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bradford City on loan from Fulham.

Career

Born in Chichester,[1] Sanderson joined Fulham at under-9 level.[2] He had two loan spells at non-league Oxford City,[3] scoring on his debut on his first spell in September 2022.[4] He recalled by Fulham in January 2024,[5] [6] moving on loan to Sutton United later that month.[2] [7]

On 8 August 2024, he signed a new two-year deal with Fulham with the option for a further season.[8] Four days later, he joined League Two side Bradford City on a season-long loan.[9] [10] [11] He says he knew City player Kevin McDonald from his time at Fulham.[12] After making his Bradford debut as a substitute, he said he was pushing for a starting place.[13] After breaking into the first-team, he scored 3 goals in 4 games.[14] However, by October 2024 he was dropped from the starting XI due to competition in the squad,[15] with Bradford City manager Graham Alexander later denying there had been any falling out.[16]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham2022–23Premier League0000000000
2023–24Premier League0000000000
2024–25Premier League0000000000
Career total0000000000
Oxford City (loan)2022–23National League South6400000064
Oxford City (loan)2023–24National League2392100102610
Sutton United (loan)2023–24League Two204000000204
Bradford City (loan)2024–25League Two102200031153
Career total59194100416721

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oliver Sanderson. worldfootball.net.
  2. Web site: Sutton sign Sanderson and Adom-Malaki on loan. www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. Web site: OXFORD CITY SIGN OLLY SANDERSON ON LOAN FROM FULHAM. 26 August 2023. www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Oxford City loanee's dream debut, North Leigh lose late on + Southern League results. 18 September 2022. Oxford Mail.
  5. Web site: Oxford City FC striker recalled by Fulham. 15 January 2024. Oxford Mail.
  6. Web site: Oxford City boss inundated with messages on potential players after losing key duo. 19 January 2024. Oxford Mail.
  7. Web site: Welcome Olly Sanderson. www.suttonunited.net.
  8. Web site: New Deal for Sanderson. www.fulhamfc.com. 8 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  9. Web site: SANDERSON SIGNS ON LOAN. www.bradfordcityafc.com. 12 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  10. Web site: Bantams land Fulham striker on season-long loan. 12 August 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  11. Web site: Olly Sanderson: Fulham forward joins Bradford on season-long loan. 12 August 2024. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: McDonald helping new recruit Sanderson settle in with Bantams. 12 August 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  13. Web site: 'Secure and sharp': Sanderson lining up first start for Bantams. 21 August 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  14. Web site: City loan striker Sanderson off with a bang for "great club". 16 September 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. Web site: 'Competition is biggest thing in football': Sanderson faces test at City. 17 October 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  16. Web site: Alexander discusses situation with on-loan Bantams striker. 29 October 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.