Owen Hesketh
Welsh footballer
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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 | 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 as of 21:47, 28 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
Hesketh 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
An attacking midfield player, his playing style has been compared to former Wolves player Morgan Gibbs-White.[12][13]
International career
A 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]