The prodigy, Joe Rothwell. Born, Manchester, England, 11th January, 1995 (age 30). Primarily cast in the role of central midfielder for the rather unforgettable Rangers; standing at 6 feet (1.85m) tall, and weighing in at a respectable 12 stone 1 lb (77kg), he can be spotted donning the number 6 shirt.
According to those in the know at Transfermarkt, Rothwell's current market value is a not-to-be-sniffed-at £1.5m. Thankfully he appears to be committed to Rangers, with a contract expiry date looming in June 2028.
Joe's footballing timeline began when he sidled into the world of professional football in 2001, joining Manchester United. A suburban myth whispers of his time spent as a trainee at this Premier League behemoth.
Fast forward to January 2015, and Joe found himself transferred to the charming seaside destination of Blackpool, which, as luck would have it, has a rather quaint football club in England’s League One. It was here he made a grand total of three appearances.
A year later, he was whisked away to Barnsley where he added to his tally of first team appearances, clocking up a further four.
Forming a great escape from the Premier League, 2016 saw Joe toddle off to Oxford United, where referee run-ins were frequent with 33 noted appearances in his first season. It didn’t stop there, as Rothwell continued his pitch parading in the 2017 - 2018 season with 23 more appearances.
Rothwell's next transfer brought him to the Championship's Blackburn Rovers. Premier or not, he made consistent first team appearances throughout his four-season tenure, scoring a total of 10 goals.
In 2022, while Bournemouth enjoyed a brief stint in the Premier League, Rothwell found himself there, too. His first season saw 20 appearances while his second was blighted - only 11.
January 2024 ushered in a loan to Southampton. The change of scenery and the charm of the Championship coaxed four goals from Rothwell during his 16 appearances.
No stranger to postage, yet another transfer saw him on loan to Leeds United, where he tallied up to 36 appearances. Say what you will, this lad isn’t afraid to stretch his legs.
Finally, last stop - Glasgow, Scotland. Yes, the Rangers decided they wanted a piece of the Rothwell pie; securing him for an undisclosed fee in 2025. So far, he has two first team appearances in the 2025-2026 season.
Moreover, he's been trotted out for the Champions League Qualifiers, blending seamlessly into the starting eleven thrice, and making a cameo off the bench once.
