Oliver Webber (born 26 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper . Born in England, he represented Northern Ireland at youth international level.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 26 June 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
Ards Rangers | |||
Glentoran | |||
2016–2020 | Crystal Palace | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2022 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
2021 | → Dover Athletic (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2022 | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
2022–2024 | Glentoran | 7 | (0) |
International career | |||
Northern Ireland U17 | |||
Northern Ireland U19 | |||
Northern Ireland U21 | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:47, 7 May 2024 (UTC) |
Club career
editBorn in Portsmouth,[1] Webber spent his early career with Northern Irish clubs Ards Rangers and Glentoran.[2] He joined Crystal Palace in 2016.[3] After a loan spell with Dover Athletic in January 2021,[4] he signed for Portsmouth in January 2022.[3][5]
He returned to Glentoran in July 2022.[6][7] Webber was described as a "hero" after saving two penalties in the County Antrim Shield in September 2023,[8][9] and first choice goalkeeper Aaron McCarey said that Webber deserved his chance in the first-team.[10]
On 7 May 2024, it was announced that Webber would be one of ten players departing Glentoran upon the expiry of their contracts.[11]
International career
editWebber is a Northern Ireland under-21 youth international,[1][12] having previously played at under-17 and under-19 levels.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ollie Webber at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (10 June 2020). "Crystal Palace youngster hails impact of Glentoran on his career". BelfastLive.
- ^ a b "Portsmouth sign Hume and Webber" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Matthew Panting (22 January 2021). "Dover Athletic sign goalkeeper Oliver Webber on loan from Premier League Crystal Palace". Kent Online. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper Ollie Webber agrees permanent deal with Portsmouth" – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (30 June 2022). "Glentoran continue recruitment drive with another summer signing". Belfast Live.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (30 June 2022). "Webber's 'no brainer' decision after discovering Glens' full-time status". BelfastLive.
- ^ "Ollie Webber the shootout hero as Glentoran move on in Co Antrim Shield at Crusaders' expense". 5 September 2023 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Crawford, Steven (6 September 2023). "Ollie Webber has a clear message for Glentoran after Co Antrim Shield heroics". Belfast Live.
- ^ "Glentoran hero Ollie Webber earned his chance to shine, says proud Aaron McCarey". 9 September 2023 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Player Departures Announced". glentoran.com. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Webber Gets Northern Ireland Call". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (19 June 2020). "NI youngster hails influence of Michael O'Neill at underage level". Belfast Live.