Owen Foster Explained

Owen Foster
Fullname:Owen Jacob Anthony Foster[1]
Birth Date:7 January 2005
Birth Place:Kingston upon Hull, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Hull City
Clubnumber:40
Years1:2022–2023
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Chorley (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Club-Update:06:25, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

Owen Jacob Anthony Foster (born 7 January 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Hull City.

Playing career

Scunthorpe United

Born in Kingston upon Hull, Foster signed his first professional contract with Scunthorpe United on 1 April 2022.[2] On 30 April 2022, Foster made his debut for Scunthorpe in a 1–1 draw against Hartlepool United and won the man of the match award. After the game, Scunthorpe boss Keith Hill backed Foster to go on to play for England.[3] On the same day, he also received the club's Young Player of the Year award.[4]

In September 2022, Foster went on trial with Premier League side Nottingham Forest.[5] On 28 April 2023, it was announced that Foster had won Scunthorpe's Young Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season.[6]

Hull City

On 3 July 2023, Foster signed for his hometown club, EFL Championship side Hull City for an undisclosed fee.[7] On 9 February 2024, Foster joined National League North club Chorley on a one month loan deal.[8]

Personal life

Foster attended St Mary's College in Hull.[9]

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022 . English Football League . 88 . 20 July 2022.
  2. News: Owen Foster signs first professional contract . 1 April 2022. 1 May 2022 . Scunthorpe United.
  3. News: Hill post-Hartlepool (H). 30 April 2022. 8 July 2022 . Scunthorpe United.
  4. News: Watson wins Ernie Storey Memorial Trophy for 2021-22 . 30 April 2022 . 1 May 2022 . Scunthorpe United.
  5. News: Nottingham Forest cast eye over 'fantastic' youngster in training . 30 September 2022 . 26 April 2023 . Nottingham Post.
  6. News: Reagan Ogle wins Ernie Storey Memorial Trophy for 2022-23 . 28 April 2023 . 29 April 2023 . Scunthorpe United.
  7. Web site: Owen Foster joins Hull City for undisclosed fee. Scunthorpe United. 3 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Loan Signing | Owen Foster. 9 February 2024. Chorley FC. 10 February 2024.
  9. News: U18s questionnaire: Owen Foster . 3 November 2021. 1 May 2022 . Scunthorpe United.
  10. News: Watson wins Ernie Storey Memorial Trophy for 2021-22 . 30 May 2022. 1 May 2022 . Scunthorpe United.