Joe Rothwell
English footballer (born 1995) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Matthew Rothwell (born 11 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Leeds United, on loan from Premier League club Bournemouth.
 Rothwell with AFC Bournemouth in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Matthew Rothwell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 January 1995[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Leeds United (on loan from Bournemouth) | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2013 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Blackpool (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Barnsley (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Oxford United | 69 | (6) |
| 2018–2022 | Blackburn Rovers | 149 | (10) |
| 2022– | Bournemouth | 31 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Southampton (loan) | 16 | (4) |
| 2024– | → Leeds United (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011 | England U16 | 7 | (1) |
| 2011 | England U17 | 6 | (0) |
| 2013 | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:53, 4 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Manchester United
Having joined Manchester United's academy at the age of six, Rothwell signed professional terms with the club in the summer of 2013.[3] On 26 July 2011, he scored twice in a 7–0 win over County Tyrone in the Milk Cup.[4] He was named as a substitute for a first-team game against Watford in March 2016.[5]
On 27 January 2015, Rothwell joined Blackpool, then in last place in the Championship, on loan for the remainder of the season.[6] Four days later he was included in a professional matchday squad for the first time, remaining an unused substitute for Blackpool's 1–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Bloomfield Road.[7] A week later he made his debut as Blackpool lost 4–0 away to Norwich City, replacing Mark Waddington at half time.[8] His first career start came on 24 February, playing the entirety of a defeat by the same score at Brentford, his last of three appearances for the club.[9]
On 18 July 2015, Rothwell joined League One side Barnsley on a six-month loan.[10] He played four League games (two as a substitute) and made one appearance in the opening round of the Football League Trophy,[11] a competition Barnsley ultimately won, beating Oxford United.[12]
Oxford United
On 12 July 2016, Rothwell joined Oxford on a two-year deal after turning down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United.[5] He scored the first senior goal of his career in an FA Cup second-round replay against Macclesfield Town on 13 December 2016, a game which Oxford won 3–0.[13] His first league goal came in a 5–1 win over Bury on 28 March 2017.[14]
Blackburn Rovers
On 22 June 2018, Rothwell joined Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year deal.[15][16]
At the end of the 2021–22 season it was announced that Rothwell would be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract.[17]
AFC Bournemouth
On 25 June 2022, Rothwell joined Premier League club AFC Bournemouth on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract.[18]
Southampton (loan)
On 15 January 2024, Rothwell joined Southampton on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[19] Five days later, he made his first appearance for the club in a 1–3 victory against Swansea City, replacing Stuart Armstrong in the 76th minute.[20] He scored his first two goals on 10 February 2024 for the club in a 5–3 victory against Huddersfield Town.[21] Rothwell later received the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month for February for his first goal in that game.[22][23]
Leeds United (loan)
On 11 July 2024, Rothwell was transferred to EFL Championship side Leeds United in a season-long loan deal.[24]
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Rothwell has represented England's national youth teams at the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels.[25] Rothwell is also eligible to play for Scotland.[26][27]
- As of match played 23 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackpool (loan) | 2014–15[28] | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Barnsley (loan) | 2015–16[29] | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oxford United | 2016–17[30] | League One | 33 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7[b] | 0 | 45 | 2 |
| 2017–18[31] | League One | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 41 | 6 | |
| Total | 69 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 86 | 8 | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 2018–19[32] | Championship | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 2 | |
| 2019–20[33] | Championship | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 39 | 3 | ||
| 2021–21[34] | Championship | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 42 | 3 | ||
| 2021–22[35] | Championship | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 43 | 3 | ||
| Total | 149 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | — | 161 | 11 | |||
| Bournemouth | 2022–23[36] | Premier League | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 22 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[37] | Premier League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 13 | 1 | ||
| 2024–25[38] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 35 | 0 | |||
| Southampton (loan) | 2023–24[37] | Championship | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| Leeds United (loan) | 2024–25[38] | Championship | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Career total | 287 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 328 | 24 | ||
- Appearance in Football League Trophy
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Appearance in Championship play-offs
Oxford United
- EFL Trophy runner-up: 2016–17[39]
Southampton
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