Owen Hesketh

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Owen Hesketh
Personal information
Full name Owen James Michael Hesketh
Date of birth (2002-10-10) 10 October 2002 (age 21)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
0000-2019 Manchester City
2019–2023 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2024 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2024 → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 4 (0)
International career
2019 Wales U17 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:47, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Owen James Michael Hesketh (born 10 October 2002) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is a Wales youth international. [1]

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Career

Hesketh was in the academy at Manchester City before he joined Wolves in July 2019. [2] He signed his first professional contract with Wolves in October 2019, and signed a new two-year deal, with the option of a third in May 2021. [3] In May 2023, he signed a new two-year contract. [4] Hesketh represented Wolves U19 at the Premier League Next Generation Cup in India in May 2023. [5] [6]

In September 2023, he scored for Wolves in the EFL Trophy against Notts County. [7] [8] On 24 December 2023, he was included in the Wolves match-day team, named as a substitute for a Premier League clash against Chelsea. [9]

In January 2024, Hesketh signed for National League side Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.

Hesketh left Wolves in September 2024. [10]

Style of play

An attacking midfield player, his playing style has been compared to former Wolves player Morgan Gibbs-White. [11] [12]

International career

A Wales youth international, Hesketh played for Wales at U-15 level and was part of the 2017-18 U-16 Victory Shield squad. In 2018-19 he played for the U-17 team. [13] He was called up by the Wales national under-21 football team in March 2023. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ Vegas, Paul (13 July 2019). "Sellars happy bringing Hesketh from Man City to Wolves". Tribal Football. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Owen Hesketh has been rewarded for his hard work and impressive performances for Wolves under-23s with a new contract". Wolves.co.uk. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Hesketh pens contract extension". Wolves.co.uk. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Keen, Liam (20 May 2023). "Wolves youngsters making a name for themselves in India". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "WOLVES EDGE STELLENBOSCH FC ON PENALTIES TO LIFT PL NEXT GEN CUP TITLE". Indian Super League. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Baggeley, Michael (12 September 2023). "Fraser in demand, flying start, ruthless - Wolves talking points from Trophy win at Notts County". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Keen, Liam (12 September 2023). "Match report:Notts County 1-2 Wolves". Express and Star.
  9. ↑ "WOLVES VS. CHELSEA". Soccerway. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Under-21s quartet depart Wolves". Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Griffin, Tom (2 October 2023). "O'Neil could soon unearth Molineux's next Gibbs-White". Footballfancast. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  12. ↑ Madeley, Steve (14 September 2023). "The Wolves talent factory: Developing the next Morgan Gibbs-White". The Athletic. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  13. ↑ Jones, John (24 February 2023). "CYMRU INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL YOUTH : YOUNG GUNS". Dragonsoccer. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  14. ↑ "Wales U21s: Senior international Rubin Colwill included in squad for Scotland friendly". BBC Sport. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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