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Zac Ashworth
Welsh footballer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zachary Ashworth (born 6 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League One club Blackpool. Born in England, he represents Wales internationally.
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Club career
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West Bromwich Albion
Ashworth joined West Bromwich Albion's academy aged 10.[3] He signed a two-year professional contract with the club in July 2021.[4] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 8 January 2022.[5][6] He made his league debut for the club on 30 April 2022 as a half-time substitute for the injured Conor Townsend in a 1–0 win at Reading.[7] On 6 July 2022, Ashworth signed a new three-year contract with West Bromwich Albion, which would have kept him at the club until 2025.[8]
On 17 January 2023, Ashworth joined League One club Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.[9] He made his debut for the club on 28 January 2023, in a 2–0 win against Oxford United.[10]
On 20 July 2023, Ashworth joined League One club Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan.[11] He scored on his debut for Bolton in a 1–0 win over Barrow in the EFL Cup on 8 August 2023.[12]
Blackpool
On 27 June 2024, Blackpool announced the signing of Ashworth, on a three-year deal from West Bromwich Albion, for an undisclosed fee.[13] He made his debut for the club on 13 August 2024, in a 4–0 win against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup.[14]
In January 2025, Ashworth joined Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan until the end of the season.[15] He made his debut for the club on 18 January 2025, in a 3–2 defeat to Livingston in the Scottish Cup.[16]
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International career
Ashworth was called up to the Wales under-21 squad in March 2022 for the 2023 European under-21 Championship qualifying matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria.[17]
Personal life
Ashworth is the son of former West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth.[3] He grew up as a West Bromwich Albion supporter.[7] His younger brother, Finn, turned professional at Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024.[18]
Career statistics
- As of 11 October 2025
- Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
- Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
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Honours
West Bromwich Albion U23
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