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Joe Rothwell

Joe Rothwell

English footballer (born 1995)

Joseph Matthew Rothwell (born 11 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Southampton on loan from Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.

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Club career

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]

International career

Rothwell has represented England's national youth teams at the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels.[24] Rothwell is also eligible to play for Scotland. [25][26]

Career statistics

As of 23 April 2024
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  1. Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Oxford United

References

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    "Notification of shirt numbers: Blackburn Rovers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 8. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Joe Rothwell: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
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    "Joe Rothwell". Manchester United F.C. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
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    "Manchester United hammer Co Tyrone in Milk Cup". BBC Sport. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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    "Joe Rothwell heads to Oxford". Manchester United F.C. 12 July 2016. Archived from the original on 15 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
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    "Joe Rothwell: Blackpool sign Manchester United man on loan". BBC Sport. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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    "Blackpool 1–0 Brighton". BBC Sport. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  8. [8]
    "Norwich 4–0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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    "Brentford 4–0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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    "Joe Rothwell and Ben Pearson: Man Utd pair join Barnsley on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  12. [12]
    Cartwright, Phil (3 April 2016). "Barnsley 3 Oxford United 2". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  13. [13]
    "Oxford United 3–0 Macclesfield Town". BBC Sport. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  14. [14]
    "Oxford United 5–1 Bury". BBC Sport. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
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    "Rothwell is a Rover!". Blackburn Rovers. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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    "Joe Rothwell: Blackburn sign Oxford midfielder for Championship return". BBC Sport. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  17. [17]
    "Rovers duo to depart". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  18. [18]
    "Cherries secure Rothwell signature". AFC Bournemouth. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  19. [19]
    "Saints sign Joe Rothwell". Southampton F.C. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  20. [20]
    Vincent, Gareth (20 January 2024). "Swansea City 1–3 Southampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  21. [21]
    "Southampton 5–3 Huddersfield Town". BBC Sport. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  22. [22]
    "Goal of the Month: February winners". EFL. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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    "Rothwell claims Goal of the Month award". Southampton FC. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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    "10 English players who can play for Scotland as Harvey Barnes considers switch" footballscotland.co.uk Blair Maikle, 10 Sep 2023
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    "Rangers transfer news as Joe Rothwell interest resurfaces and Xavi Simons update casts doubt on PSG future" dailyrecord.co.uk Robbie Copeland 11:52, 27 MAY 2022
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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    "Games played by Joe Rothwell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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