Joseph Matthew Rothwell (born 11 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.
![]() Rothwell with AFC Bournemouth in 2022 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joseph Matthew Rothwell[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1995-01-11) 11 January 1995 (age 27)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | AFC Bournemouth | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
2001–2013 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2016 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
2015 | → Blackpool (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2015 | → Barnsley (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Oxford United | 69 | (6) |
2018–2022 | Blackburn Rovers | 149 | (10) |
2022– | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2011 | England U16 | 7 | (1) |
2011 | England U17 | 6 | (0) |
2013 | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
2014 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:42, 25 June 2022 (UTC) |
Having joined Manchester United's academy at the age of six, Rothwell signed professional terms with the club in the summer of 2013.[3] On 26 July 2011, he scored twice in a 7–0 win over County Tyrone in the Milk Cup.[4] He was named as a substitute for a first-team game against Watford in March 2016.[5]
On 27 January 2015, Rothwell joined Blackpool, then in last place in the Championship, on loan for the remainder of the season.[6] Four days later he was included in a professional matchday squad for the first time, remaining an unused substitute for Blackpool's 1–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Bloomfield Road.[7] A week later he made his debut as Blackpool lost 0–4 away to Norwich City, replacing Mark Waddington at half time.[8] His first career start came on 24 February, playing the entirety of a defeat by the same score at Brentford, his last of three appearances for the club.[9]
On 18 July 2015, Rothwell joined League One side Barnsley on a six-month loan.[10] He played four League games (two as a substitute) and made one appearance in the opening round of the Football League Trophy,[11] a competition Barnsley ultimately won, beating Oxford United.[12]
On 12 July 2016, Rothwell joined Oxford on a two-year deal after turning down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United.[5] He scored the first senior goal of his career in an FA Cup second-round replay against Macclesfield Town on 13 December 2016, a game which Oxford won 3–0.[13] His first league goal came in a 5–1 win over Bury on 28 March 2017.[14]
On 22 June 2018, Rothwell joined Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. He signed a three-year deal.[15][16]
At the end of the 2021–22 season it was announced that Rothwell would be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract.[17]
On 25 June 2022, Rothwell joined Premier League club AFC Bournemouth on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract.[18]
Rothwell has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels.[19]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Blackpool (loan) | 2014–15[20] | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
Barnsley (loan) | 2015–16[21] | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Oxford United | 2016–17[22] | League One | 33 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 45 | 2 |
2017–18[23] | League One | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 1 | 41 | 6 | |
Total | 69 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 86 | 8 | ||
Blackburn Rovers | 2018–19[24] | Championship | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 2 | |
2019–20[25] | Championship | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 39 | 3 | ||
2021–21[26] | Championship | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 42 | 3 | ||
2021–22[27] | Championship | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 43 | 3 | ||
Total | 149 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 11 | ||
Career total | 225 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 257 | 19 |
AFC Bournemouth – current squad | |
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