Oliver Jack Hammond (born 13 November 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Oldham Athletic. He is a Wales under-21 international.

Oli Hammond
Personal information
Full name Oliver Jack Hammond
Date of birth (2002-11-13) 13 November 2002 (age 22)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Oldham Athletic
Number 27
Youth career
2011– Nottingham Forest
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Nottingham Forest 0 (0)
2023–2024Cheltenham Town (loan) 9 (0)
2024– Oldham Athletic 11 (0)
International career
2021– Wales U21 13 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:31, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:38, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Nottingham Forest

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Hammond joined the Nottingham Forest academy at the age of eight-years old.[1] He went on to progress through age groups at the academy, eventually earning his first professional contract with the club on 30 March 2021.[2] He made his professional debut for Forest on 24 August 2021, starting in an EFL Cup fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[3] On 20 July 2023, Hammond signed a new one-year deal with Forest.[4]

On 1 August 2023, Hammond signed for League One club Cheltenham Town on a loan deal, returning to Forest on 2 January 2024.[5][6]

Oldham Athletic

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On 19 January 2024, Hammond signed an 18-month deal with National League side Oldham Athletic for an undisclosed fee.[7][8]

International career

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Hammond qualifies to play for Wales internationally through his mother.[9] He was called up to the Wales under-21 squad on 4 October 2021.[10]

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References

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  1. ^ Clapson, Sarah (30 March 2021). "Praise for 'committed' teenager Hammond as Forest pro deal agreed". NottinghamshireLive.
  2. ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football. "Hammond signs professional contract". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  3. ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football. "Nottingham Forest - Wolverhampton Wanderers | 24 Aug 2021". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  4. ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (20 July 2023). "Hammond signs new deal". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  5. ^ "Oli Hammond joins the Robins on loan". www.ctfc.com. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Six loan players to return to parent clubs". www.ctfc.com. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Latics Sign Midfielder Hammond". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk.
  8. ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (19 January 2024). "Hammond departs for Oldham". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  9. ^ "Youth players and how they qualify for Wales". dragonsoccer.
  10. ^ "Some changes to the squad to face Moldova and the Netherlands". Wales football Twitter account.