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18 Facts About Marley Watkins

1.

Marley Watkins has attained two caps for the Wales national team.

2.

Marley Watkins is the grandson of Welsh poet Vernon Watkins.

3.

Marley Watkins started his career as a youth player at Swansea City but was released and he joined Cheltenham Town in 2008.

4.

In September 2010, Marley Watkins joined Conference National side Bath City on loan.

5.

Marley Watkins subsequently signed for Bath on a permanent basis in January 2011, after his successful loan spell.

6.

Marley Watkins enjoyed a successful start to his Hereford career by winning a 'Player of the Month' award in his first month at the club.

7.

Marley Watkins ultimately played 34 league games and scored five goals in his season at Hereford.

8.

On 5 June 2015, Marley Watkins signed for League One club Barnsley.

9.

Marley Watkins scored eight goals and got nine assists in 42 games during his debut season with Barnsley.

10.

On 1 June 2017, Marley Watkins signed for Championship club Norwich City on a free transfer.

11.

Marley Watkins scored his first goal for Norwich in an EFL Cup tie against Charlton Athletic on 22 August 2017.

12.

On 22 August 2020, Marley Watkins signed for Aberdeen on loan until January 2021.

13.

On 26 August 2021, Marley Watkins returned for a second spell with Aberdeen, signing a two-year contract.

14.

Marley Watkins left in 2023 having scored 4 goals for the club.

15.

On 21 July 2023, Marley Watkins signed a one-year deal with Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock, reuniting with former Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes.

16.

On 29 June 2024, Marley Watkins signed a new two-year deal.

17.

Marley Watkins was born in England, and is of Welsh and French descent.

18.

Marley Watkins was called up to the Wales national team on 25 May 2017, for a match against Serbia on 11 June 2017.