Oliver Webber (born 26 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for National League club Woking. Born in England, he represented Northern Ireland at youth international level.
Club career
Born in Portsmouth,[1] Webber spent his early career with Northern Irish clubs Ards Rangers and Glentoran.[2] He joined Crystal Palace in 2016.[3] Webber also spent time on loan at Isthmian League sides Whyteleafe and Greenwich Borough during the 2018–19 campaign.[4][5] He turned professional with Palace in May 2019,[5] extending the contract in July 2020.[6]
After a loan spell with Dover Athletic in January 2021,[7] he signed for Portsmouth in January 2022.[3][8]
He returned to Glentoran in July 2022.[9][10] Webber was described as a "hero" after saving two penalties in the County Antrim Shield in September 2023,[11][12] and first choice goalkeeper Aaron McCarey said that Webber deserved his chance in the first-team.[13]
On 7 May 2024, it was announced that Webber would be one of ten players departing Glentoran upon the expiry of their contracts.[14]
On 14 August 2024, having impressed with the club on trial, Webber signed for National League side Woking.[15]
International career
Webber is a Northern Ireland under-21 youth international,[1][16] having previously played at under-17 and under-19 levels.[17]
Career statistics
- As of match played 14 January 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Crystal Palace | 2018–19[1] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[1] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[1] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22[1] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Whyteleafe (loan) | 2018–19[18] | Isthmian League South East Division | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Greenwich Borough (loan) | 2018–19[19] | Isthmian League South East Division | 15 | 0 | — | — | — | 15 | 0 | |||
| Dover Athletic (loan) | 2020–21[1] | National League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Portsmouth | 2021–22[1] | League One | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Glentoran | 2022–23[1] | NIFL Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[1] | NIFL Premiership | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Woking | 2024–25[1] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[b] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance in the Alan Turvey Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League Cup
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Ollie Webber at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (10 June 2020). "Crystal Palace youngster hails impact of Glentoran on his career". BelfastLive.
- ^ a b "Portsmouth sign Hume and Webber" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ https://www.irishfa.com/news/2018/august/batw-lafferty-scores-twice-in-first-start-for-rangers
- ^ a b https://www.irishfa.com/news/2019/may/under-19-goalkeeper-signs-professional-deal-with-crystal-palace
- ^ https://www.irishfa.com/news/2020/july/under-19-international-goalkeeper-ollie-webber-extends-his-contract-with-crystal-palace
- ^ Matthew Panting (22 January 2021). "Dover Athletic sign goalkeeper Oliver Webber on loan from Premier League Crystal Palace". Kent Online. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper Ollie Webber agrees permanent deal with Portsmouth" – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (30 June 2022). "Glentoran continue recruitment drive with another summer signing". Belfast Live.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (30 June 2022). "Webber's 'no brainer' decision after discovering Glens' full-time status". BelfastLive.
- ^ "Ollie Webber the shootout hero as Glentoran move on in Co Antrim Shield at Crusaders' expense". 5 September 2023 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Crawford, Steven (6 September 2023). "Ollie Webber has a clear message for Glentoran after Co Antrim Shield heroics". Belfast Live.
- ^ "Glentoran hero Ollie Webber earned his chance to shine, says proud Aaron McCarey". 9 September 2023 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Player Departures Announced". glentoran.com. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Ollie Webber signs". www.wokingfc.co.uk. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Webber Gets Northern Ireland Call". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk.
- ^ Fullerton, Gareth (19 June 2020). "NI youngster hails influence of Michael O'Neill at underage level". Belfast Live.
- ^ "Whyteleafe – Appearances – Oliver Webber – 2018-2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Greenwich Borough – Appearances – Oliver Webber – 2018-2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 23 August 2024.