Also known as: England striker
England forward who joined Saudi club Al Hilal from Aston Villa on a three-year deal in August 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… Al Hilal were major spenders in the recent transfer window, snapping up Aston Villa's England striker Ollie Watkins and Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal for a combined $150 million. …
Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominateCitizen Digital
… The spine of the Villa side that ended a 30-year wait to win a trophy by lifting the Europa League last season has been decimated by the departures of Ollie Watkins, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rodgers, Emi Martinez and Lucas Digne. …
Emery says Madjo's time will come after Villa Euro exclusionCitizen Digital
… He will join Ollie Watkins at Al-Hilal after the England striker left Aston Villa in a deal worth an estimated £51 million. …
Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for reported £60 millionCitizen Digital
… The announcement that the 38-year-old was leaving came the day after Al Hilal signed 30-year-old England centre forward Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa for a reported £50 million ($68 million). …
Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi leagueCitizen Digital
Watkins joins Saudis Al Hilal from Villa By AFP August 30, 2026 09:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's English defender Trevoh Chalobah (R) shakes hands with Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Wat …
Watkins joins Saudis Al Hilal from VillaCitizen Digital
Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrives By AFP August 29, 2026 06:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Watkins (centre L) heads the ball to sco …
Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrivesCitizen Digital
… Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez appear set to join the exodus before the transfer window shuts. …
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spendCitizen Digital
… Villa rested World Cup campaigners Ezri Konsa, Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins, but Unai Emery handed debuts to midfielder Joao Gomes and striker Madjo. …
PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super CupCitizen Digital
… Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …
France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-offCitizen Digital
… Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …
France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-offCristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Villa's European squad. Madjo scored in Villa's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG last month but has been sidelined by injury.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's 25-year-old Brazilian forward, has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-year deal; British media reports the fee at £60 million, which would make him the most expensive player to leave Arsenal.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal just under eight months after joining. Al Hilal expressed appreciation for his contributions and professionalism during his time with the team.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Saudi club Al Hilal on a three-year deal reported to be worth £50 million, joining a squad that includes Karim Benzema and Crysencio Summerville.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain defeated Europa League winners Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. PSG retained the title they won the previous year against Tottenham Hotspur.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, begins Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa; FIFA projects record $13 billion in revenue but faces criticism over ticket prices topping $30,000 and visa denials affecting referees, officials, and fans trying to enter the US.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final first leg, with a Chris Wood penalty from a Lucas Digne handball deciding the match. Villa boss Unai Emery criticized VAR for not sending off Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for an ugly foul on Ollie Watkins in the first half, calling it a clear red card and "a huge, huge mistake."
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →