Ossama Ashley

Ossama Wassim Ashley (born 23 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Salford City.

Ossama Ashley
Personal information
Full name Ossama Wassim Ashley[1]
Date of birth (2000-02-23) 23 February 2000
Place of birth Greenwich, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Salford City
Number 4
Youth career
2016–2017 Fulham
2017–2019 AFC Wimbledon
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 AFC Wimbledon 0 (0)
2020 → Billericay Town (loan) 1 (0)
2020–2022 West Ham United 0 (0)
2022–2023 Colchester United 28 (0)
2023– Salford City 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:43, 30 August 2023 (UTC)

Playing career

AFC Wimbledon and West Ham United

Ashley joined AFC Wimbledon's youth set-up in March 2017 after a spell in the Fulham Academy.[2] On 5 December 2017, he made his professional debut as a substitute in a 2–0 EFL Trophy defeat at Yeovil Town.[3] On 4 March 2019, he signed a professional contract with AFC Wimbledon after impressing playing for the under-23s.[4] In June 2020 he was released by AFC Wimbledon after his contract expired. [5]

On 2 September 2020, following a successful trial, Ashley signed for West Ham United on a one-year contract, with the option of further year.[6] In May 2022, West Ham announced that Ashley would be leaving the club at the end of his contract in June 2022.[7]

Colchester United

In July 2022, Ashley signed for Colchester United on a one-year contract.[8]

Salford City

On 30 June 2023, Ashley became the third signing of the transfer window for fellow League Two club Salford City, signing a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[9]

Personal life

Born in England, Ashley is of Jamaican and Moroccan descent.[10]

Statistics
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
AFC Wimbledon 2017–18 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 1] 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
  1. One appearance in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: AFC Wimbledon" (PDF). English Football League. p. 2. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  2. "U18 player profiles - AFC Wimbledon". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  3. "Dons eliminated from Checkatrade Trophy at Yeovil Town". Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  4. "Young midfielder Ashley signs pro deal at Wimbledon". Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  5. "Squad update from the manager". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  6. "Ossama Ashley joins young Academy of Football professionals". www.whufc.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  7. "West Ham United issue Retain List". www.whufc.com.
  8. "Colchester United complete Ossama Ashley signing". Gazette.
  9. "Ossama Ashley: Salford City make Colchester United midfielder their third signing of the summer window". BBC Sport. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  10. Ray, James (19 May 2022). "West Ham midfielder Ossama Ashley wanted by Burton Albion".
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