Owen James Michael Hesketh (born 10 October 2002) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is a Wales youth international.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Owen James Michael Hesketh | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 2002 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2019 | Manchester City | ||
| 2019–2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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) | |||
Career
editHesketh 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.[10] Hesketh left Wolves in September 2024.[11]
Style of play
editAn attacking midfield player, his playing style has been compared to former Wolves player Morgan Gibbs-White.[12][13]
International career
editA 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.[14] He was called up by the Wales national under-21 football team in March 2023.[15]
References
edit- ^ "O.Hesketh". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Vegas, Paul (13 July 2019). "Sellars happy bringing Hesketh from Man City to Wolves". Tribal Football. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Hesketh pens contract extension". Wolves.co.uk. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Keen, Liam (20 May 2023). "Wolves youngsters making a name for themselves in India". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "WOLVES EDGE STELLENBOSCH FC ON PENALTIES TO LIFT PL NEXT GEN CUP TITLE". Indian Super League. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Keen, Liam (12 September 2023). "Match report:Notts County 1-2 Wolves". Express and Star.
- ^ "WOLVES VS. CHELSEA". Soccerway. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Paddock, Matty (4 January 2024). "Harriers bag Wolves starlet Hesketh". Harriers.co.uk. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "Under-21s quartet depart Wolves". Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ^ Griffin, Tom (2 October 2023). "O'Neil could soon unearth Molineux's next Gibbs-White". Footballfancast. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Madeley, Steve (14 September 2023). "The Wolves talent factory: Developing the next Morgan Gibbs-White". The Athletic. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Jones, John (24 February 2023). "CYMRU INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL YOUTH : YOUNG GUNS". Dragonsoccer. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Wales U21s: Senior international Rubin Colwill included in squad for Scotland friendly". BBC Sport. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.