Everything you need to know about Ollie Rathbone, from his personal life to his statistics.
Rathbone’s 2024 transfer from Rotherham has gone down a treat so far, with the midfielder playing a key role in Wrexham’s EFL success.
He has become an integral part of the Red Dragons squad and will no doubt continue to be a regular for Wrexham as they continue to climb up the leagues.
With that being said, here is all you need to know about former Man United man Rathbone.
Ollie Rathbone age/birthplace
Oliver Michael Rathbone is currently 28 years old at the time of writing. He was born on October 10, 1996.
The Wrexham star is of English descent, having been born Lancashire town of Blackburn.
Ollie Rathbone family
Ollie Rathbone comes from rich footballing stock, with his father Mick Rathbone a former footballer himself.
Mick featured over 250 times for Blackburn Rovers in the 1980s, whilst also featuring for the likes of Preston North End and Birmingham City, in a career that spanned nearly twenty years.
Ollie Rathbone height
Rathbone stands at approximately 5ft 7 inches tall (1.70m). Despite not being the tallest, the Wrexham man rarely gets bullied, using his strong frame to shrug off opposition midfielders.
Ollie Rathbone’s Manchester United career
Rathbone is most known for his impressive career in the EFL, but some may not know he actually started out his career at Premier League giants Manchester United.
The Blackburn-born midfielder started his career in the Red Devils youth ranks, enjoying early success at the club, even winning Man United’s goal of the month award in February 2015 for a 40-yard screamer for the U18’s.
Rathbone, however, would eventually fail to make the grade at United, being released by the club in June 2016.
Ollie Rathbone stats
Following his release from the Manchester United academy, Rathbone would take his first steps into the senior game with EFL side Rochdale. He would enjoy success at the Crown Oil Arena, eventually becoming a mainstay in the Rochdale midfield.
Rathbone’s impressive performances would then earn him a 2021 move to Rotherham United, getting his first taste of Championship football in the process.
Following Rotherham’s relegation to League One in 2024, Rathbone would join newly promoted Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham, where he remains today.
| Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| 2016–2021 | Rochdale | 183 | (15) | (15) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | Rotherham United | 138 | (8) | (9) |
| 2024– | Wrexham | 46 | (7) | (7) |
Ollie Rathbone salary
According to Salary Sport, Rathbone reportedly earns a weekly wage of £4,800, which equates to £249,600 annually.
The midfielder is Wrexham’s joint-eighth highest earner.