Oliver Rathbone


Oliver Michael Rathbone is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Rochdale.

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 and subsequently, on 24 June, 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 league bow in a win versus 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.

Personal life

He is the son of former footballer Mick Rathbone.

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