Ollie Watkins Stats for Aston Villa

Advanced metrics, scout report, and player stats for Ollie Watkins

Ollie Watkins
Appearances 25
Goals 11
Assists 5
Club Crest

Player Bio

Position
Striker
Age
29
Market Value
€70.00M
Height
180cm
Weight
69kg
Nationality
England

Next League Match

Aston Villa vs Liverpool (H)

19 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:
25.8%
3+ Goals:
18.6%
Clean Sheet:
11.4%

Ollie Watkins Scout Report

Ollie Watkins continues to assert his presence at Aston Villa with an intriguing blend of skill sets that make him a quintessential modern striker, as underscored in this season's scout report. His high goal threat percentage signals a player who's ever-ready to exploit defensive frailties, which, combined with impressive goals per 90 and xG, depicts him as a direct and potent attacking force. A standout strength in his play is his ability to convert assists, notably ranking near the top of his peers, highlighting his vision and unselfishness in the final third. However, Watkins' game isn't without its quirks. His ball recovery figures are modest, suggesting a preference for staying forward rather than contributing defensively. Moreover, his underwhelming success in dribbles might indicate room for improvement in taking on opponents. Surprisingly, his progressive passing sits relatively low, indicating that while Watkins excels in finding the back of the net, he's less instrumental in orchestrating attacks further up the field. Nevertheless, his goal efficiency is an area that requires attention, as it currently trails behind what his goal threat suggests he should achieve. Despite these nuances, Watkins' playing style remains compelling for those prioritising direct, clinical forward play, making him a critical asset in Villa's tactical blueprint.

Ollie Watkins Key stats

Ollie Watkins Senior Career

Ollie Watkins made his senior debut for Exeter City in the League Two in 2014-2015, where he made 2 appearances, The standout season was in 2023-2024 with Aston Villa (Premier League), where he contributed 19 goals and 13 assists. Ollie Watkins's highest league finish was 3rd with Brentford in the Championship during the 2019-2020 season.

Ollie Watkins Career Trend

Ollie Watkins Shot Maps

Ollie Watkins Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Ollie Watkins took 63 shots, scoring 11 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 12.32, averaging 0.2 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 5 goals from 30 shots. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.18 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 3 goals from 15 shots. A 20.0% conversion rate. 0.27 xG per shot.
Headers: 3 goals from 18 headed attempts. A 16.67% conversion rate. 0.16 xG per shot.

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