Oliver Michael Rathbone (born 10 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Wrexham.
Career Early career Rathbone started in the youth ranks of Manchester United. On 21 February 2015, Rathbone scored a 40-yard winner in an U18s game against Derby County. The goal won Manchester United's Goal of the Month award. After failing to make the breakthrough at Manchester United, Rathbone was released in June 2016.
Rochdale On 24 June, Rathbone agreed to join EFL League One side Rochdale, signing a one-year contract. He made his competitive debut on 4 October in the EFL Trophy against Notts County. Days later, Rathbone made his first league appearance in a win over Southend United. Rathbone netted his first goal over Walsall in November.
After two goals in thirty-three appearances in his debut season, Rathbone signed a new contract with the club until June 2019 on 18 August 2017. His 100th match for Rochdale arrived on 9 March 2019 during a victory versus Shrewsbury Town. He was offered a new contract by Rochdale at the end of the 2018–19 season. On 24 June, Rathbone signed a new three-year deal to keep him under contract until the summer of 2022.
Rotherham United On 4 August 2021, Rathbone signed a three-year contract with Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut in the first game of the 2021–22 season against Plymouth Argyle on 7 August 2021, coming on as a second-half substitute. He scored his first goal for the club on 25 September 2021, against Crewe. He left the club to sign for Wrexham on 9 August 2024.
Wrexham On 9 August 2024, Rathbone signed for Wrexham on a three-year deal lasting until 2027. On 23 November 2024, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 home victory over Exeter City.
Personal life He is the son of former footballer Mick Rathbone.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRochdale2016–17League One27240002Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy03322017–18League One3314010404212018–19League One2840012303262019–20League One2422031103032020–21League One403102030463Total152121107313018315Rotherham United2021–22League One 4223010605222022–23Championship3841021—4152023–24Championship4211020—451Total12275051601388Wrexham2024–25League One4181010504882025–26Championship2673110—3082026–27Championship0000100010Total67154130507916Career total3413320115424040039
Honours Rotherham United League One runner-up: 2021–22 EFL Trophy: 2021–22
Wrexham EFL League One runner up: 2024-25
Individual Wrexham Player of the Season: 2024–25
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