Rory Wilson

Rory Wilson (born 5 January 2006) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Aston Villa.

Rory Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-01-05) 5 January 2006
Place of birth Girvan, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Aston Villa
Number 75[1]
Youth career
Years Team
2014–2022 Rangers
2022– Aston Villa
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Scotland U17 13 (12)
2022– Scotland U21 2 (0)

Club career

Early life & Rangers

Born in Girvan, Wilson joined the academy of Scottish side Rangers at the age of eight.[2][3] He progressed well through the academy, scoring 49 goals in the 2021–2022 season and being called up to the 'B' team at the age of fifteen.[3]

Aston Villa

In June 2022, it was reported that English side Aston Villa were interested in signing Wilson.[4] As he was contracted to Rangers until December 2022, the Ibrox club demanded a fee for the transfer.[5] However, Aston Villa claimed that, as Wilson had not signed a professional deal with Rangers, and was only contracted on amateur terms, he was free to sign with them for a low training compensation fee.[5]

Wilson had signed an amateur contract with Rangers in December 2019; a rolling, three-year deal that would've fallen under the jurisdiction of the Scottish FA had he decided to move to a fellow Scottish club.[5] However, as a move to Aston Villa was classified as an international transfer, international governing body FIFA's rules supersede those of national football associations.[5] As the two clubs valuations for Wilson differed, the transfer fee would've been decided by FIFA.[5][6]

After negotiations between the two clubs resumed, a reported deal worth a minimum of £350,000 was agreed, and Wilson joined Aston Villa in July 2022.[7][8]

On 6 January 2023, Wilson's 17th birthday, he signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa.[9]

International career

Wilson has represented Scotland at youth international level.[10] In September 2022, Wilson stated he was "shocked" after being called up to the Scotland under-21 side.[11][12]

Career statistics

Club
As of 14 November 2022[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aston Villa U21 2022–23 ———2[lower-alpha 1]020
Career total 0000002020
Notes
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Papa Johns Trophy (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  2. Atkinson, Mark (4 July 2022). "'Our preference': Rory Wilson exits Rangers for Aston Villa as Ibrox club comments on transfer". scotsman.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  3. Lindsay, Matthew (19 June 2022). "Aston Villa new boy Rory Wilson branded 'best striker at his age in Europe' after £350,000 Rangers transfer". glasgowtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  4. Pirie, Mark (13 June 2022). "Who is Rory Wilson? Rangers top striking prospect at the centre of FIFA dispute with Aston Villa in focus". dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  5. Campbell, Jordan; Evans, Gregg (14 June 2022). "Explained: Aston Villa, Rangers and a row over the best young Scottish talent". theathletic.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022. (subscription required)
  6. Maher, Matt (15 June 2022). "Fifa could rule on Aston Villa swoop for Rangers wonderkid Rory Wilson". shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  7. Campbell, Jordan (17 June 2022). "Aston Villa move closer to signing Rangers striker Rory Wilson". theathletic.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022. (subscription required)
  8. "Villa confirm Wilson signing". avfc.co.uk. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  9. "Rory Wilson signs pro contract with Villa". Aston Villa Football Club. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  10. Rory Wilson at WorldFootball.net
  11. Reis, Bruna (25 September 2022). "Aston Villa starlet admits 'shock' at international honour". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  12. Banks, Ben (25 September 2022). "Rory Wilson savours post-Rangers joy as Aston Villa starlet 'shocked' by international honour". glasgowlive.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  13. Rory Wilson at Soccerway
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