Wilson Odobert Explained

Wilson Odobert
Full Name:Wilson Serge Eric Odobert[1]
Birth Date:2004 11, df=y
Birth Place:Meaux, France
Height:1.82 m
Position:Attacking midfielder, left winger
Currentclub:Tottenham Hotspur
Clubnumber:28
Youthyears1:2010–2017
Youthclubs1:USF Trilport
Youthyears2:2017–2022
Youthclubs2:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Troyes
Caps1:32
Goals1:4
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Burnley
Caps2:30
Goals2:4
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:France U18
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2022–2023
Nationalteam3:France U19
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2023–
Nationalteam4:France U20
Nationalcaps4:7
Nationalgoals4:1
Nationalyears5:2023–
Nationalteam5:France U21
Nationalcaps5:3
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2024
Nationalteam6:France Olympic
Nationalcaps6:2
Nationalgoals6:1
Club-Update:23:16, 15 September 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:21:28, 10 September 2024 (UTC)

Wilson Serge Eric Odobert (born 28 November 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

Club career

Troyes

A youth product of USF Trilport and Paris Saint-Germain, Odobert was offered a professional contract with the latter in January 2022 after strong performances with the club's under-19 sides.[2] He rejected the offer, and on 15 July 2022, transferred to Troyes, signing a three-year contract.[3] Odobert made his professional debut with Troyes in a 3–2 Ligue 1 loss to Montpellier on 7 August 2022.[4] He scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 league win over Angers on 28 August, becoming the second-youngest league goalscorer in Troyes's history.[5]

Burnley

On 12 August 2023, Odobert signed for Premier League club Burnley.[6] He scored his first goal in a 4–1 defeat to Chelsea, becoming the youngest Premier League goalscorer in the club's history.[7]

Tottenham Hotspur

On 16 August 2024, it was announced that Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur had reached an agreement for the transfer of Odobert to the London-based club.[8] Odobert made his debut for Tottenham on 24 August 2024, starting in a 4-0 home victory over Everton.[9]

International career

Odobert represents France internationally, having played at U-16, U-18 through U-21 levels. He is of Martiniquais descent.[10]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Troyes2022–23Ligue 132400324
Burnley2023–24Premier League2931031334
2024–25Championship1111
Total3041031345
Tottenham Hotspur2024–25Premier League 3000101050
Career total658104110719

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: France (FRA) . FIFA . 8 . 22 May 2023 . 30 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Mercato : Wilson Odobert, titi parisien, va quitter le PSG pour Troyes. Par Benjamin Quarez Le 10 juillet 2022. à 19h00. 10 July 2022. leparisien.fr.
  3. Web site: Wilson Odobert signe son premier contrat pro à l'ESTAC ! - ESTAC.FR. www.estac.fr.
  4. Web site: Montpellier 3–2 Troyes, Ligue 1 Uber Eats, résultat et résumé du match (07/08/2022). L'Équipe.
  5. 1563925917272924160. Ligue1UberEats. Premier but en professionnel pour Wilson Odobert ⚽️ ! #ESTACSCO (3-1). Ligue 1 Uber Eats. 28 August 2022. 31 August 2022.
  6. News: Burnley sign France Under-20 forward Odobert. BBC Sport . 12 August 2023 .
  7. News: Sterling inspires Chelsea to comeback win at Burnley . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-10-07.
  8. Web site: Odobert deal agreed . . 16 August 2024 . 16 August 2024 .
  9. News: Pitt-Brooke . Jack . Harris . Jay . The Briefing: Tottenham 4 Everton 0 - Bissouma's stunner, Odobert's instant impression and central Son . 2024-08-24 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  10. Web site: [EDF-U18] Fernandez-Veliz, Kari et Odobert convoqués avec les Bleuets]. 15 March 2022. Les Titis du PSG.