Wes Foderingham
English footballer
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Wesley Andrew Foderingham (born 14 January 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol. He is a former England U19 international.
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Foderingham warming up for West Ham United in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wesley Andrew Foderingham[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 January 1991[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, London, England | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[3] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Aris Limassol | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2009 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Bromley (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Bromley (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Boreham Wood (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Histon (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Swindon Town | 152 | (0) |
| 2015–2020 | Rangers | 112 | (0) |
| 2020–2024 | Sheffield United | 102 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | West Ham United | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Aris Limassol | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2007 | England U16 | 5 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | England U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 January 2026 | |||
Foderingham was with Fulham and Crystal Palace as a young player, but did not make a league appearance for either club. After playing on loan for a number of non-league clubs, he signed for Swindon Town and made over 160 appearances in the Football League for the Wiltshire club. In July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with Scottish club Rangers upon being released by Swindon Town.
Club career
Early career
Foderingham was born in Hammersmith, London.[2] He started with Fulham in their youth squad before moving on loan to Bromley.[4] After being released by Fulham,[5] Foderingham signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace in August 2010,[6] before going on loan with Histon in March 2011.[7]
Swindon Town
In October 2011 Foderingham signed on loan with League Two side Swindon Town until January 2012 to cover for injured keeper Phil Smith,[8] making his debut on 15 October 2011 against Accrington Stanley.[9] During his time on loan in 15 games for Swindon, Foderingham conceded just six goals and kept nine clean sheets.[10] This prompted Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio to buy the keeper for an undisclosed sum on 6 January 2012, on a contract running until July 2014.[11] Foderingham would keep a total of 24 clean sheets across all competitions and lose just four of his 33 league games as Swindon won the 2011–12 League Two title.[10][12]
Foderingham began the 2012–13 season with four consecutive clean sheets, before beating Premier League team Stoke City 4–3 after extra time in the League Cup.[13][14] However, in the following game against Preston North End, he was substituted for Leigh Bedwell after 21 minutes with Swindon two goals down.[15] Foderingham reacted angrily to his substitution, kicking a water bottle as he left the pitch, before storming down the tunnel.[15] Manager Di Canio publicly criticised Foderingham after the game and claimed that if he did not apologise for his actions, he would be "out" of the club.[16][17] Foderingham later issued an apology, which was accepted by Di Canio.[18]
Foderingham was released by Swindon Town at the end of the 2014–15 season upon the expiry of his contract.[19]
Rangers
On 3 July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with then Scottish Championship club Rangers. He made his debut for the Ibrox club in a 6–2 win against Hibernian in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup and was Rangers' first choice goalkeeper ahead of Cammy Bell under new Rangers manager Mark Warburton.[20] On 19 July 2016, Foderingham extended his contract with Rangers for another year until 2019.[21] In July 2018, under new Manager Steven Gerrard, Foderingham became second-choice goalkeeper largely due to the return of Allan McGregor to the Rangers team after a six-year absence. Foderingham made his first appearance of the season for Rangers in a 3–1 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish League Cup. On 19 May 2020 it was announced that he would leave Rangers at the end of May when his contract ended.[22]
Sheffield United
Foderingham joined Premier League club Sheffield United on 17 July 2020 on a three-year contract.[23] During the 2021/2022 season, under manager Paul Heckingbottom, Foderingham established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.[24]
In the 2022–2023 season Foderingham kept 18 clean sheets in 44 games as Sheffield United secured promotion back to the Premier League.[24]
In September 2023, Sheffield United received racist abuse and threats aimed at Foderingham following the club's 2–1 away Premier League defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.[25] The following week he was in goal for Sheffield United's record defeat, an 8–0 home loss to Newcastle United. The win also matched Newcastle's record Premier League win.[26][27]
Foderingham was released by Sheffield United at the end of the 2023–24 season.[28]
West Ham United
On 26 June 2024, Premier League club West Ham United announced the signing of Foderingham for a free transfer and on a two-year contract.[29]
Aris Limassol
On 9 September 2025, Foderingham joined Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol.[30]
International career
Foderingham has represented England at various levels including England U19s.[31]
He is eligible to represent Jamaica through his father.
Personal life
Born in England, Foderingham is of Barbados and English descent. He is a supporter of Newcastle United.[32]
Career statistics
- As of 21 January 2026
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fulham | 2009–10[33] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bromley (loan) | 2009–10[34] | Conference South | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Crystal Palace | 2010–11[35] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011–12[10] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Bromley (loan) | 2010–11[36] | Conference South | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Boreham Wood (loan) | 2010–11[37] | Conference South | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Histon (loan) | 2010–11[35] | Conference Premier | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Swindon Town | 2011–12[b][10] | League Two | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| 2012–13[13] | League One | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 54 | 0 | |
| 2013–14[38] | League One | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
| 2014–15[39] | League One | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[e] | 0 | 50 | 0 | |
| Total | 164 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 192 | 0 | ||
| Rangers | 2015–16[40] | Scottish Championship | 36 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[f] | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| 2016–17[41] | Scottish Premiership | 37 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 43 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18[42] | Scottish Premiership | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[g] | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[43] | Scottish Premiership | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[44] | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[g] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 143 | 0 | ||
| Sheffield United | 2020–21[45] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[46] | Championship | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[h] | 0 | 36 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[47] | Championship | 40 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 44 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[48] | Premier League | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | ||
| Total | 102 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 111 | 0 | ||
| West Ham United | 2024–25[49] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Aris Limassol | 2025–26[50] | Cypriot First Division | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 425 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 499 | 0 | ||
- Appearances in Kent Senior Cup
- Part of this season was spent on loan from Crystal Palace
- Appearances in Football League Trophy
- One appearance in Football League Trophy, two in League One play-offs
- Appearances in League One play-offs
- Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in Championship play-offs
Honours
Swindon Town
Rangers
Individual
