Ollie Watkins has popped the question to his stunning girlfriend Ellie Alderson following an impressive Euro 2024 outing with England.
Watkins shared pictures of the auspicious day, with the footballer seen kneeling down in the traditional manner to ask the “Will you marry me” question.
Ollie Watkins Seen Loved Up With Girlfriend, Ellie Alderson
In the series of images posted by Ollie Watkins, he was also spotted in a cozy position with his now-fiancee, as they locked eyes and kept a kissing position.
Watkins also put out other aesthetically pleasing scenes from Lake Como in Italy, as he prepares to become a husband.
He captioned the lovely pictures with the words which read: “Future Wifey!! It was only right ❤️🇮🇹 21.07.24”
Ollie Watkins has received a hearty dose of congratulatory messages since sharing the post, with famous footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa writing: Congrats Congrats 👊🏿❤️”
Aston Villa and French football star, Lucas Digne, also wrote: “Congrats ❤️❤️❤️”
Gorgeously, Watkins’ fiancee, Ellie Alderson, also commented the following words on the post: “Love you soo much ❤️”
Ollie Watkins And Girlfriend, Ellie Alderson
Watkins has been in a relationship with girlfriend Ellie Alderson since 2018.
Ellie was born on June 3, 1996, and she has been a big supporter of Watkins since they started dating.
Ellie Alderson graduated from university with a diploma in interior design and as such, she is an interior designer.
Ollie Watkins and Ellie have two children together, a daughter, Amara May, born in 2020, and a son, Marley, born in 2023.
Moreover, Ellie Alderson is a fashion freak and she loves to spend getaways alongside her darling, Watkins, in classy locations like Ibiza in Spain.
Ellie Alderson has a big following on Instagram, with about 45,000 followers on the social media platform.
Ollie Watkins At Euro 2024
Watkins had a good outing with England at Euro 2024 despite being handed a substitute role for much of the tournament.
Ollie Watkins scored a breathtaking goal for the Three Lions in the semi-final clash against the Netherlands to send them into the final.
Unfortunately, the team tutored by Gareth Southgate experienced defeat in back-to-back final appearances at the European Championship.
Watkins made 3 appearances at Euro 2024, scoring 1 goal and providing no assists. He played 58 minutes cumulatively at the tournament.
Who Is Ollie Watkins?
Oliver George Arthur Watkins is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for English side Aston Villa and the England national team.
Watkins was born on December 30, 1995, and he is currently 28 years old. He is seen as one of the best strikers in the Premier League due to the brilliance he accentuates for Aston Villa.
Clubs Watkins Has Played For?
The Englishman has played for just 4 clubs in his career, namely; Exeter City, Weston-super-Mare, Brentford, and currently Aston Villa.
Ollie Watkins ended the 2023/24 season as the 4th top scorer in the Premier League with 19 goals, behind Alexander Isak, Cole Palmer, and top-scorer Erling Haaland.
He provided the most assists (13) during the 2023/24 season, clinching the playmaker award for the campaign.
His Position
Watkins plays primarily as a striker but his combination play is second to just a few across the globe.
The attacker can also function as a left or right winger when need be.
His ability to also drift into spaces, beat players with fabulous dribbles, and set up others is amazing.
Watkins’ Market Value And Contract Details
Ollie Watkins’ market value is €65 million according to Transfermkt and his contract with Aston Villa runs until June 30, 2028, having penned a five-year deal in October 2023.
Ollie Watkins Salary At Aston Villa
Watkins earns about €154,000 per week at Aston Villa and his net worth is estimated to be within the region of €18 million – €20 million.
Ollie Watkins Career Stats
He has scored 145 goals and provided 60 assists in 390 appearances across all competitions thus far in his career.
Internationally, the Torquay-born footballer has made 15 appearances for England, scoring 4 goals and providing no assist.
Ollie Watkins Personal Details
Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins mother, Nicola, is from England, while his father, Les, hails from Jamaica.
