Oliver Denham

Oliver James Denham (born 4 May 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Cardiff City.

Oliver Denham
Personal information
Full name Oliver James Denham[1]
Date of birth (2002-05-04) 4 May 2002
Place of birth Holmes Chapel, England
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Cardiff City
Number 42
Youth career
–2020 Manchester United
2020–2021 Cardiff City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Cardiff City 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 April 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Denham began his career as a youth player with Manchester United before signing for Cardiff City in September 2020.[2] He made his professional debut for the side as a substitute in place of Sean Morrison during a 2–0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup on 24 August 2021.[3] Denham made his first start for Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round defeat against Liverpool on 6 February 2022. [4]

International

Although born in England, Denham has represented Wales at youth level.[2] Denham was selected for the Wales under-21 squad for the EURO 2023 qualifying matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria on 25 and 29 March 2022.[5]

Career statistics
As of match played 24 August 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cardiff City 2021–22[6] Championship 101000—20
Career total 1010000020

    References
    1. "Club list of registered players: Cardiff City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 13. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
    2. Williams, Glen (4 September 2020). "Man Utd starlet signs for Cardiff City after impressive trial spell". WalesOnline. Media Wales. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
    3. "Cardiff City 0–2 Brighton". BBC Sport. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
    4. "Liverpool ease past Cardiff in FA Cup". BBC Sport.
    5. Denham Wales U21 squad
    6. "Games played by Oliver Denham in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
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