Oliver James Greaves (born 2 November 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Newport County.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver James Greaves[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Barrow (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2021 | Dover Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | Matlock Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Gainsborough Trinity | 3 | (0) |
| 2022 | CD Almuñécar City | 14 | (5) |
| 2022 | Buxton | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | Liversedge | 1 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Mickleover | 65 | (26) |
| 2024– | Newport County | 8 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:12, 23 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editSheffield United
editGreaves was born in Sheffield and joined the Academy of Sheffield United, progressing through the ranks to earn a scholarship deal in July 2016.[2] Following the completion of his two-year scholarship, he signed a professional deal in 2018.[3]
In July 2019, he joined National League side Barrow on a season-long loan deal.[4] Having found it difficult to fully adapt to men's football, he returned to his parent club in January 2020.[5][6]
He was released by Sheffield United at the end of the 2019–20 season.[7]
Non-League and Spain
editFollowing his release from Sheffield United, Greaves joined Dover Athletic, failing to make a first-team appearance. In August 2021, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Matlock Town.[8] Just one month later however, he departed to join Gainsborough Trinity.[9]
In January 2022, Greaves joined Spanish club CD Almuñécar City, part of the Málaga City academy system.[10] While in Spain, he scored five goals in 14 league appearances in the Primera Andaluza Granada.[11]
In August 2022, he returned to England with Buxton, departing for Liveresedge in October of the same year.[12]
On 14 October 2022, Greaves joined Southern Football League Premier Division Central club Mickleover.[13] The 2023–24 season saw Greaves have his best individual season, scoring twenty-four goals in all competitions as Mickleover reached the play-offs.[14]
Newport County
editIn June 2024, Greaves joined League Two club Newport County on a two-year deal.[15][16] On 10 August 2024, Greaves made his debut for the club, scoring his side's second goal in a 3–2 opening day defeat to Cheltenham Town.[17]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 23 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield United | 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Barrow (loan) | 2019–20[1] | National League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Matlock Town | 2021–22[18] | NPL Premier Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 2021–22[19] | NPL Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Buxton | 2022–23[1] | National League North | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Liversedge | 2022–23[20] | NPL Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Mickleover | 2022–23[14] | Southern Premier Division Central | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 27 | 8 | |
| 2023–24[14] | Southern Premier Division Central | 39 | 18 | 3 | 1 | — | 6[c] | 5 | 48 | 24 | ||
| Total | 65 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 75 | 32 | ||
| Newport County | 2024–25[21] | League Two | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[d] | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Career total | 90 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 105 | 34 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in Derbyshire Senior Cup
- ^ Four appearances and five goals in FA Trophy, one appearance in Derbyshire Senior Cup, one appearance in Southern Premier Division Central play-offs
- ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ a b c "England - O. Greaves - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
- ^ "Academy welcomes new scholars". www.sufc.co.uk. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Six scholars to turn pro". www.sufc.co.uk. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Wright, Matt (1 July 2019). "Midfielder Oliver Greaves signs for Barrow AFC on season-long loan from Sheffield United". NWE Mail. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Wright, Matt (12 November 2019). "On-loan midfielder Oliver Greaves growing in stature with Barrow AFC, says manager Ian Evatt". NWE Mail. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Wright, Matt (7 January 2020). "Oliver Greaves found it a struggle during loan at Barrow AFC, says manager Evatt". NWE Mail. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 released lists". www.premierleague.com. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Oli Greaves joins Matlock Town". www.thenpl.co.uk. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Blade Slashes Ties with Gladiators". www.gainsboroughtrinity.com. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "George Jermy Bolsters CDAC Ranks With The Addition Of 3 New Signings". www.fcmalagacity.com. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ Oliver Greaves at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- ^ @Liversedge_FC (1 October 2022). "📝 HERE is your starting eleven for Liversedge this afternoon. 🚨Several changes today as James Hurtley and Jack Steers both start. ⭐️Oliver Greaves makes his debut. ❌ Connor Smythe and Matt Dempsey not in the squad. #UpTheSedge" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @Mickleover_FC (14 October 2022). "A Friday night treat for you all!! We can confirm the signing of Oliver Greaves after spells with @Buxton_FC & @Liversedge_FC 🔴⚫️" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 August 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c "Oliver Greaves | Player Profile - Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Oliver Greaves signs for Newport County | Newport County A.F.C." www.newport-county.co.uk.
- ^ "Oliver Greaves: Newport sign non-league ex-Blades U21s striker". BBC Sport. 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Cheltenham Town 3–2 Newport County". BBC Sport. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Matlock Town – Appearances – Oliver Greaves – 2021-2022". www.fwp.co. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Oliver Greaves – 2021-2022". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Liversedge – Appearances – Oliver Greaves – 2022-2023". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Oliver Greaves in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2024.