23 Facts About Oliver Norwood

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Oliver James Norwood was born on 12 April 1991 and is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Championship club Sheffield United.

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Oliver Norwood then achieved three consecutive promotions to the Premier League with three clubs: Brighton, Fulham and Sheffield United between 2017 and 2019.

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Oliver Norwood was spotted by Manchester United scouts when he was 6 years old and joined the club at the age of 7.

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Oliver Norwood's form prompted the club to sign him on a professional contract in July 2009.

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However, although he made the trip to Germany, Oliver Norwood was not named in the 18-man match-day squad.

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On 16 September 2010, Oliver Norwood signed for Carlisle United on a one-month emergency loan contract, following a knee injury to Carlisle captain Paul Thirlwell.

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Oliver Norwood made a total of seven appearances during his loan spell, with six coming in the league, before his stay was cut short by injury in October 2010.

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On 24 August 2011, Oliver Norwood signed for Scunthorpe United on a six-month loan.

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Oliver Norwood played a total of 16 starts and scored once during his loan spell before returning to parent club Manchester United in January 2012.

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Oliver Norwood completed a loan switch to Championship side Coventry City on the January 2012 deadline day, and remained on loan until the end of the season.

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On 19 August 2014, Oliver Norwood was spotted in the crowd at the Madejski Stadium watching his current club, Huddersfield Town, playing the club he would soon join.

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Oliver Norwood had his medical the following day, and then agreed personal terms the day after that.

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On 13 August 2018, Oliver Norwood joined Sheffield United in an initial loan deal, with the transfer due to be made permanent in January 2019.

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Oliver Norwood made his debut for the club the following day against Hull City in a league cup tie.

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On 4 January 2019, Oliver Norwood made his deal at Sheffield United permanent.

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On 28 April 2019, Oliver Norwood saw United promoted to the Premier League.

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On 10 June 2020 Oliver Norwood signed a new three-year contract.

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Oliver Norwood was first called up to the England under-17 team in September 2007 ahead of their 2008 UEFA Under-17 Championship qualifying matches against Malta, Estonia and Portugal in Estonia from 21 to 26 October 2007.

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Oliver Norwood received national media attention in November 2009 after he scored free-kicks against both Germany and the Czech Republic's under-21 teams.

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Oliver Norwood came on as a second-half substitute for Sammy Clingan, and in the final few minutes attempted to chip the Montenegrin goalkeeper Mladen Bozovic, only to send the ball over the bar.

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Oliver Norwood retired from international football on 19 August 2019, aged 28.

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Oliver Norwood is a central midfielder, known for his passing and ability to dictate tempo.

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Oliver Norwood is renowned as a free-kick and set piece specialist and for scoring goals from long range.