A.f.c. Bournemouth Best Players of All Time

Andrew Kovacs

AFC Bournemouth is an English professional football club based in Kings Park, Boscombe, a suburb of Bournemouth. Founded in 1899 as Boscombe FC and adopting their current name in 1971, the Cherries have been competing at the highest level since 2015 when they were promoted to the Premier League. They are known for their passionate supporters and attractive attacking style of play that has seen them become one of England’s most established top-flight sides.

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1. Dominic Solanke

Forward

Dominic Solanke Career

  • 2004–2014: Chelsea
  • 2014–2017: Chelsea
  • 2015–2016: Vitesse (loan)
  • 2017–2019: Liverpool
  • 2019–: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2012–2013: England U16
  • 2013–2014: England U17
  • 2014–2015: England U18
  • 2015–2016: England U19
  • 2016–2017: England U20
  • 2015–2019: England U21
  • 2017: England

Dominic Solanke is a 25-year-old English striker who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Dominic Solanke started his career at Chelsea, and made 21 appearances for Liverpool in the 2017/2018 season.

Dominic Solanke is 6'2" tall and has been described as an "outstanding finisher". Dominic Solanke was born on September 14th 1997 in Reading, England, making him just 25 years old at the time of writing this article.

DomincSolankes biggest triumph to date came when he scored twice during Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League semi final round of competition back in May 2018 Dominic Solanke is a young English footballer who has represented his country at the U-17, U-18 and U-19 levels.

He started his career with Chelsea but was released in 2016, before joining Bournemouth on a free transfer that same year. 

So far this season he's scored 14 goals in 18 appearances for the Cherries - good enough to place him joint second in their scoring chart behind Callum Wilson.

Dominic Solanke has been tipped as one of England's brightest prospects and could be set for big things if he continues to develop at the rate he is currently doing.

Also Played For: fifa u-20 world cup, efl championship

2. Philip Billing

Midfielder

Philip Billing Career

  • : Jerne IF
  • –2013: Esbjerg
  • 2013–2014: Huddersfield Town
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2014–2019: Huddersfield Town: 81: (5)
  • 2019–: AFC Bournemouth: 123: (23)
  • 2014: Denmark U19: 1: (0)
  • 2017–2019: Denmark U21: 7: (2)
  • 2020–: Denmark: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:08, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 March 2022

Philip Billing is a central midfielder who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. He started his career at Danish side Vejle Boldklub and moved to England in January 2018 to join AFC Bournemouth.

In total, he has made over 100 appearances in the English Premier League and Champions League with clubs like Copenhagen, Brøndby, Arsenal and Leicester City respectively. 

Philip was part of Denmark's U21 team that competed at the 2016 European Championship where they reached the semi-finals before being eliminated by Portugal.

Outside of football, Philip is an entrepreneur who runs a fitness business called 'Billing Fitness'. Philip Billing is a Danish footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town in the Premier League. He has played 81 times for Huddersfield Town and scored five goals. 

Philip Billing also played for Esbjerg fB and Huddersfield Town's fellow Championship side, Huddersfield Town, on loan during the 2013-2014 season before joining up with The Terriers permanently in January 2014.

In Denmark, he made seven appearances for the U21 team between 2017 and 2019 while also appearing as a substitute twice in international competition - once against Russia in October 2017 at age 19 years old, and again six months later when Denmark faced Portugal in June 2018 at just 21 years of age (although his debut was delayed by an injury). 

With 23 league appearances to his name so far this season for AFC Bournemouth, it would appear that Philip Billing may be looking to extend his playing career further outside of England after making such an impact domestically over recent seasons.

3. Jefferson Lerma

Midfielder

Jefferson Lerma Career

  • : Atlético Huila
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2016: Atlético Huila: 84: (6)
  • 2015–2016: → Levante (loan): 33: (1)
  • 2016–2018: Levante: 56: (2)
  • 2018–: AFC Bournemouth: 157: (9)
  • 2016: Colombia Olympic: 3: (0)
  • 2017–: Colombia: 33: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:28, 3 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:37, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Jefferson Lerma is a Colombian defensive midfielder who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Lerma made his professional debut in 2013 with Spanish club Racing Santander and has since played for several other clubs in Europe, most notably Valencia CF and Atlético Madrid.

In 2018, he joined AFC Bournemouth on a three-year contract and has been a regular player for the Cherries ever since. A versatile player capable of playing anywhere across the midfield, Jefferson Lerma is known for his hard work defensively as well as being able to create chances from deep positions.

With over 100 appearances already under his belt, Jefferson Lerma looks set to continue making an impact at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth for years to come Jefferson Lerma was born on 12th of July, 1995 in Huila, Colombia. Jefferson Lerma started his career with Atlético Huila playing for the club from 2013 to 2016.

In 2015 Jefferson Lerma joined Levante on loan and played 33 games for them before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2018. Jefferson Lerma has made 9 appearances for the Colombian national team since making his debut in 2016. 

Jefferson is an attacking midfielder who is known for his pace and skills on the ball, which have seen him be a valuable asset to both teams he's played for so far in his career.

4. Kieffer Moore

Forward

Kieffer Moore Career

  • : Torquay United
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2012–2013: Truro City: 22: (13)
  • 2013: Dorchester Town: 13: (7)
  • 2013–2015: Yeovil Town: 50: (7)
  • 2015–2016: Viking: 9: (0)
  • 2016–2017: Forest Green Rovers: 33: (7)
  • 2016: → Torquay United (loan): 4: (5)
  • 2017–2018: Ipswich Town: 11: (0)
  • 2017–2018: → Rotherham United (loan): 22: (13)
  • 2018–2019: Barnsley: 51: (21)
  • 2019–2020: Wigan Athletic: 36: (10)
  • 2020–2022: Cardiff City: 64: (25)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 22: (8)
  • 2016: England C: 1: (0)
  • 2019–: Wales: 31: (9)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:28, 3 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 November 2022 (UTC)

Kieffer Moore is a striker who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Moore started his career at Torquay United, where he made over 100 appearances in the League Two campaign before being snapped up by Ipswich Town in 2014.

After leaving Ipswich Town, Moore spent time on loan with Plymouth Argyle and Colchester United before joining AFC Bournemouth permanently in 2017. 

At the club level, Moore has won promotion to the Premier League twice (with Ipswich Town and AFC Bournemouth), as well as reaching the FA Cup final (with Portsmouth) during his time in England's top flight.

Kieffer Moore has also represented Jamaica internationally at the senior level, playing 36 times between 2011-2017 including three Copa America appearances – helping them reach the semi-finals of that tournament on two occasions (2015 & 2016).

In November 2018 it was announced that Moore would join Major League Soccer side Dalian Yifang following the expiry of his contract with AFC Bournemouth. Moore has also played for West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday during spells out on loan from Ipswich Town.

5. Lewis Cook

Midfielder

Lewis Cook Career

  • 2004–2014: Leeds United
  • 2014–2016: Leeds United
  • 2016–: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2011–2013: England U16[citation needed]
  • 2013–2014: England U17[citation needed]
  • 2014: England U18[citation needed]
  • 2015–2016: England U19[5]
  • 2016–2017: England U20[6]
  • 2017–2018: England U21[7]
  • 2018: England
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:28, 12 November 2022 (UTC)

Lewis Cook was born on 3 February 1997 in York, England. Cook started his career at Leeds United where he made over 100 appearances before moving to Bournemouth in 2015.

Lewis Cook is a central midfielder and has played for both the England U17s and U21s teams. In May 2016, Lewis Cook won the player of the season award at AFC Bournemouth after scoring five goals and providing twelve assists during the 2015/16 season.

Lewis Cook began his senior career with Leeds United, playing 80 games for the club between 2014 and 2016. 

In 2016, he signed for AFC Bournemouth where he made 149 appearances and scored two goals. Lewis was called up to the England U16 team in 2011 but did not make an appearance.

However, he played 5 times for England's U17 side before graduating to the U18 squad in 2014. He made 1 appearance for England's U21 side before being called up again to the full international setup in 2017 and staying there until 2018.

When he earned his first cap against Lithuania at UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Lewis has represented England at Under-19, 20 and 21 level making 7 caps total so far during this time span.

In March 2019 Lewis announced that he would be retiring from international football after refusing a call-up due to injury concerns. 

After announcing his retirement from international football Lewis Cook will move into coaching with Plymouth Argyle as their head of youth development.

Also Played For: football manager 2018

6. Junior Stanislas

Forward

Junior Stanislas Career

  • 2000–2008: West Ham United
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2008–2011: West Ham United: 42: (5)
  • 2008–2009: → Southend United (loan): 6: (1)
  • 2011–2014: Burnley: 93: (7)
  • 2014–: AFC Bournemouth: 158: (31)
  • 2009: England U20: 1: (0)
  • 2009: England U21: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:18, 9 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 September 2009[4]

Junior Stanislas was born on November 26th, 1989 in Kidbrooke, England. He is a winger and currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Junior Stanislas has made over 100 appearances for the Cherries and has been an important part of their squad since joining them in 2013.

Junior Stanislas is known for his speed and ability to run at defenders with ease, making him a threat both from wide areas and down the middle of the pitch. In 2015, he helped AFC Bournemouth win promotion to the Premier League after finishing as runners-up in Division One two seasons earlier.

Junior Stanislas is a talented and young footballer who has made a name for himself in the Premier League with West Ham United. 

He started his career at West Ham United before moving to Southend United on loan in 2008, where he played an important role in their promotion campaign. In 2011, Stanislas joined Burnley and went on to make 93 appearances over three seasons.

He was called up to the England U20 team but did not feature in any games during that period. However, he had more success at international level, being part of the England U21 squad which won silver medals at the European Championships in 2009 and 2011 respectively. 

In November 2018, it was announced that Stanislas would join AFC Bournemouth on a permanent deal from Burnley following their relegation from Premier League football; this move represents another significant step in his development as a player.

7. Marcus Tavernier

Midfielder

Marcus Tavernier Career

  • : Newcastle United
  • 2013–2017: Middlesbrough
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2022: Middlesbrough: 135: (15)
  • 2018: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 7: (0)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 15: (2)
  • 2017–2018: England U19: 8: (1)
  • 2018–2019: England U20: 15: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:54, 13 November 2022 (UTC)

Marcus Tavernier is a midfielder for AFC Bournemouth. Marcus Tavernier was born on March 22nd, 1999 in Leeds, England. At 5'10", Marcus Tavernier is tall for a midfielder and he plays primarily as one for AFC Bournemouth.

Marcus Joseph Tavernier has represented France at various youth levels but hasn't made an appearance for the senior side yet. As of May 2019, Marcus Joseph Tavernier has 16 appearances and 1 goal to his name with AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League (EPL).

Marcus Tavernier was born in Newcastle, England on 10 January 1994. Marcus Tavernier began his career at hometown club Newcastle United before joining Middlesbrough in 2013. 

In 2017, Marcus Tavernier joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan and made 7 appearances for the club before returning to Middlesbrough later that year.

After making 15 appearances for AFC Bournemouth during the 2022 season, Marcus Tavernier is set to join the Cherries permanently this winter. 

Having represented England at U19 and U20 level, Marcus Tavernier is hoping to earn a call up from Gareth Southgate for the World Cup in Russia this summer. 

A hard-working midfielder with good attacking instincts, Marcus taverner will be looking to help Milton Keynes Dons secure promotion back to the Premier League next season.

8. Mark Travers

Mark Travers Career

  • 2014–2015: Cherry Orchard
  • 2015–2016: Shamrock Rovers
  • 2016–2017: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2017: AFC Bournemouth
  • 20172018:  Weymouth (loan)
  • 2021: Swindon Town (loan)
  • 2019: Republic of Ireland
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:12, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Mark Travers is an Irish goalkeeper who plays for AFC Bournemouth. He made his professional debut in the English Premier League on 8 August 2017, starting in a 0–0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.

He signed a new contract with the club in December 2018, keeping him at the Cherries until 2024. In July 2019, he was named as part of Ireland's squad for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and made one appearance during the tournament as they were eliminated by Argentina in the semi-finals.

Mark has been educated at Maynooth College where he captained their senior team and won two All-Ireland titles before signing for Lucan United. 

After impressing with Confey FC (a junior side), Celtic Football Club academy staff spotted him playing for Lucan United and offered to bring him over to Scotland to train full-time; this offer eventually led to his transfer from Lucan United to Celtic when he turned 16 years old, making his first team debut aged 17 months old against Dundee United in March 2015.

Also Played For: republic of ireland football team

9. Lloyd Kelly

Defender

Lloyd Kelly Career

  • 2011–2017: Bristol City
  • 2017–2019: Bristol City
  • 2019–: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2017–2018: England U20
  • 2018–2021: England U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:16, 6 September 2022 (UTC)

Lloyd Kelly is a defender who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Lloyd was born on 6 October 1998 in Bristol, England. He stands at 6ft 3in and has an impressive 1.90m height.

As a youngster, Lloyd played football for the local club before being scouted by Manchester United when he was just 16-years-old. 

After failing to make an appearance for United's academy side, Lloyd moved to Championship side Reading in 2016 where he made his professional debut two years later against Ipswich Town in May 2018.

In total, Lloyd made 26 appearances (25 starts) during his time with Reading before joining AFC Bournemouth ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Lloyd Kelly is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for Bristol City and AFC Bournemouth. Lloyd Kelly began his career with Bristol City in 2011, making 43 appearances for the club before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2019.

He has played 90 times for the Cherries, scoring 2 goals. Lloyd Kelly made his international debut for England U20s in 2017 and has gone on to make 9 appearances for the team overall. He is currently playing with England U21s ahead of their qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2020. 

Outside of football, Lloyd Kelly is studying Business Management at university level. In terms of hobbies, LloydKelly enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing golf regularly.

10. Jaidon Anthony

Forward

Jaidon Anthony Career

  • 2006–2016: Arsenal
  • 2016–2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2020–: AFC Bournemouth: 60: (10)
  • 2020: → Weymouth (loan): 5: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:17, 13 November 2022 (UTC)

Jaidon Anthony is a winger who currently plays for Birmingham City. He made his professional debut in the 2017/18 season, playing 33 times and scoring one goal.

In 2020, he will be 24 years old and may well have reached his peak as a player. Jaidon Anthony has represented England at youth level, but is yet to make an appearance for the senior side.

Jaidon Anthony is a talented footballer who has spent his entire career with Arsenal. He joined AFC Bournemouth in 2020 and made an immediate impact, scoring 10 goals in 60 appearances for the club.

Jaidon is also a versatile player, able to play as either a striker or on the wing. His contract at AFC Bournemouth expires at the end of 2020-21 season and he will be looking to sign another long term deal with the club soon.

Jaidon is massively popular amongst fans of both Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth alike, and we hope he continues playing at a high level for many years to come.

11. Jordan Zemura

Defender

Jordan Zemura Career

  • 2006–2011: Queens Park Rangers
  • 2011–2019: Charlton Athletic
  • 2019–2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2020: Zimbabwe
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:58, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 February 2022

Jordan Zemura is a defender who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Jordan was born on November 14th, 1999 in Lambeth, England and as such is just 23 years old at this time.

He stands at 1.73 metres tall and has been playing football since he was young; starting out with his local team before progressing to the academy of Chelsea FC where he spent two seasons training under Antonio Conte before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2017.

As left-back, Jordan's main job is to protect the back four against any attack from the opposition, but he can also contribute offensively by getting forward into attacking areas or passing forwards.

When needed - something that has proved effective for him so far during his career both domestically and internationally with England youth teams including appearances at the U17 World Cup and U20 European Championships respectively in 2016 & 2017 respectively).

Despite being relatively new to English football (having only joined AFC Bournemouth in 2017), Jordan has quickly become a fan favourite due to his passion for playing.

Work ethic on the pitch as well as off it which includes raising money for charity through various events such as "Match For Malala" (an event organised by Arsenal FC player Mesut Ozil) – an admirable trait given how often professional athletes forget about their responsibilities outside of their sport.

In terms of club honours, Jordan made one appearance for Chelsea's first-team squad whilst on loan at Vitesse Arnhem during the 2018/19 season - though unfortunately failed to score nor provide any assists during that spell despite appearing regularly throughout all competitions barring cup matches.

Nevertheless, it was still an important experience nonetheless having trained with some of Europe’s top clubs including Ajax Amsterdam & Werder Bremen prior to arriving in Holland.

something that will surely stand him in good stead if/when called upon again later down the line should circumstances allow.

Outside of football however, you may know Jordan from appearing alongside fellow Aussie singer Troye Sivan on The Voice UK where they duetted together performing Justin Bieber's hit song "Love Yourself"; needless to say it was nothing short of amazing seeing them perform live onstage together.

Also Played For: zimbabwe best football players

12. Emiliano Marcondes

Emiliano Marcondes Career

  • –2010: Hvidovre IF
  • 2010–2013: FC Nordsjælland
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2017: FC Nordsjælland: 112: (37)
  • 2018–2021: Brentford: 81: (3)
  • 2019: → Midtjylland (loan): 12: (2)
  • 2021–: AFC Bournemouth: 17: (2)
  • 2011–2012: Denmark U17: 8: (1)
  • 2012–2013: Denmark U18: 5: (1)
  • 2013–2014: Denmark U19: 11: (6)
  • 2012–2014: Denmark U20: 4: (0)
  • 2015–2017: Denmark U21: 15: (2)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:16, 8 May 2022 (UTC)

Emiliano Marcondes is a Danish attacking midfielder who plays for AFC Bournemouth. Emiliano was born in Denmark in 1995 and started his career with Hvidovre IF before moving to England to play for AFC Bournemouth in 2016.

He has played internationally for the Denmark under-17s, 18s, 19s and 20s teams, as well as appearing at youth level for Chelsea and Manchester City respectively.

Emiliano had an impressive season on loan at Championship side Derby County where he helped the Rams reach the playoffs; this saw him called up to the Danish national team squad for their 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Finland later that year.

Emiliano Marcondes is considered one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe and is already being recognised with representative honors from both his home country Denmark and England's Football League Premier Division (PL).

13. Chris Mepham

Defender

Chris Mepham Career

  • 2008–2012: Chelsea
  • 2012–2016: Brentford
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2019: Brentford: 43: (1)
  • 2019–: AFC Bournemouth: 85: (2)
  • 2017: Wales U20: 1: (0)
  • 2017: Wales U21: 4: (0)
  • 2018–: Wales: 36: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:03, 5 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:26, 29 November 2022 (UTC)

Chris Mepham is a 25-year-old centre back who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. He has played for the Cherries since 2017 and made over 100 appearances for them during that time.

Chris was born in Harrow, England and began his footballing career with local club Southend United before moving to Championship side Brentford in 2016. 

After making 30 appearances for Brentford, he moved up a level to join Premier League side Southampton on loan in January of 2018 where he made eight appearances before returning to Bournemouth later that month.

In 2019, Chris joined AFC Bournemouth permanently and has been an ever present this season as they compete in the Premier League relegation battle Chris Mepham started his youth career with Chelsea before moving to Brentford in 2012. 

He made his senior debut for Brentford in 2016 and has since played 85 games for the club, scoring 43 times. Chris has represented Wales at U20 level and U21 level, playing 36 matches between them without conceding a goal.

Chris is currently on loan at AFC Bournemouth and is hoping to help the Cherries qualify for Europe next season.

14. Ryan Christie

Ryan Christie Career

  • 2005–2013: Inverness Caledonian Thistle
  • 2013–2015: Inverness Caledonian Thistle
  • 2015–2021: Celtic
  • 2015:Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)
  • 2017–2018: Aberdeen (loan)
  • 2021: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2014–2016: Scotland U21
  • 2017: Scotland
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:58, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Born in Inverness, Scotland in 1995, Ryan Christie started his career with Celtic before moving to England to join AFC Bournemouth. 

A versatile midfielder who can play anywhere across the midfield area, Christie has made over 100 appearances for Bournemouth and is an important part of their team.

He was called up to the Scottish national team in 2016 and participated in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. 

Outside of football, Christie is a keen golfer and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Christie started his senior career at Inverness Caledonian Thistle before moving to Celtic in 2015.

He joined Aberdeen on loan in 2017 and made 10 appearances for the club. Christie has represented Scotland at U21 level as well as making 35 appearances for the full national team since 2014.

Also Played For: scotland's best football players

15. Ryan Fredericks

Ryan Fredericks Career

  • –2010: Tottenham Hotspur
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2010–2015: Tottenham Hotspur: 0: (0)
  • 2012: → Brentford (loan): 4: (0)
  • 2014: → Millwall (loan): 14: (1)
  • 2014–2015: → Middlesbrough (loan): 17: (0)
  • 2015: Bristol City: 4: (0)
  • 2015–2018: Fulham: 106: (0)
  • 2018–2022: West Ham United: 63: (2)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 5: (0)
  • 2011: England U19: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:44, 22 October 2022 (UTC)

Ryan Fredericks is a right-back who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Fredericks made his professional debut with West Ham United in 2011 and has since played for several other clubs, including Birmingham City, Burnley, Watford and Crystal Palace.

In 2021 he joined AFC Bournemouth on a three-year contract. Fredericks has represented England at youth level and was part of the team that won the U20 World Cup in 2015. 

He is married to model Lottie Dadds and they have one child together. Ryan Fredericks joined Tottenham Hotspur from Bristol City in 2015 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.

He has represented England at U19 level and is currently a member of their senior side. Ryan Fredericks is an attacking full-back who can also play as a winger or striker if needed, making him very versatile on the pitch. 

His quick feet and powerful shooting ability make him a threat going forward, whilst his solid defending makes him an important part of any team he plays for.

Ryan Fredericks will be looking to add to his tally of 63 Premier League appearances when West Ham United travel to Bournemouth this season.

16. Marcos Senesi

Defender

Marcos Senesi Career

  • 2009–2016: San Lorenzo
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2016–2019: San Lorenzo: 51: (1)
  • 2019–2022: Feyenoord: 82: (6)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 15: (0)
  • 2017: Argentina U20: 3: (0)
  • 2019: Argentina U23: 1: (0)
  • 2022–: Argentina: 1: (0)

Marcos Senesi was born on 10 May 1997 in Concordia, Argentina. He started his career with San Lorenzo before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2022. Marcos is a defender and has made 25 appearances for the club so far.

Marcos has represented Argentina at U17, U20 and senior level. In December 2018 he scored his first goal for the squad against Cardiff City in the FA Cup third round replay.

It proved to be decisive as AFC Bournemouth won 3-1 on aggregate. Marcos is a versatile player that can play in any of the attacking midfield positions.

Senesi has been very consistent for San Lorenzo over the past few seasons and has contributed greatly to their success both domestically and internationally. The Argentine international is well-known for his trademark quick feet which allow him to evade defenders easily, as well as his dribbling skills which make him a difficult man to mark.

Marcos also possesses excellent passing abilities, which allows him to create chances for team-mates or score himself from long range with pinpoint accuracy. 

His versatility makes him an ideal candidate for any given tactical system, whether it be 4-4-2, 3-5-2 or even more adventurous formations such as 5-3-2 or 4–1–4–1 – he will be able to fill in seamlessly regardless of the setup employed by his coaches/.

As captain of San Lorenzo, there’s no doubt that Marcos brings leadership qualities both on and off the pitch; he sets an example not only for his teammates but also for younger players coming through the ranks at La Rosaleda Stadium.

17. Ben Pearson

Ben Pearson Career

  • 2004–2014: Manchester United
  • 2014–2016: Manchester United
  • 2015–2016: Barnsley (loan)
  • 2016–2021: Preston North End
  • 2021–: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2011: England U16
  • 2011: England U17
  • 2013: England U18
  • 2013: England U19
  • 2014: England U20
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:29, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

Ben Pearson is a midfielder who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Ben Pearson started his career at Manchester United, but was released in 2013. He then joined Preston North End and made over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Bournemouth in 2017.

Ben Pearson has represented England at youth level, including captaining the under-21s side to victory at Euro 2016. Ben Pearson is known for his physicality and ability to win balls off of defenders, which has led him to be called "the bulldog" by teammate Harry Arter.

Pearson was born in Manchester, England and started playing football for local side Bury United. He moved up the ranks at Premier League club Manchester United where he made his senior debut in 2004. 

Pearson played a total of 158 games for Preston North End before joining AFC Bournield on loan in August 2021.

Pearson has represented England at various levels, most notably at U16, U17 and U20 level where he won two caps to date.

Also Played For: stoke city f.c

18. Steve Fletcher

Forward

Steve Fletcher Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1990–1992: Hartlepool United: 32: (4)
  • 1992–2007: AFC Bournemouth: 493: (88)
  • 2007–2008: Chesterfield: 38: (5)
  • 2008–2009: Crawley Town: 21: (2)
  • 2009–2013: AFC Bournemouth: 135: (15)
  • 2012: → Plymouth Argyle (loan): 6: (0)
  • Total: : 725: (114)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fletcher began his career at Hartlepool United, before moving to Portsmouth in 1994. He made over 150 appearances for the club and helped it reach the FA Cup semi-finals in 1997.

Fletcher then moved to Bournemouth and played there for six seasons, helping them get promoted to the Premier League in 2009. In 2014 he announced his retirement from football after 14 years playing professionally.

After retiring from professional football, Fletcher started working as a pundit with Sky Sports and BT Sport, commentating on a variety of sports events. Fletcher is a former professional footballer who played for AFC Bournemouth in the English Football League.

Fletcher started his career with Hartlepool United, and went on to play for AFC Bournemouth over a decade-long career. He was assistant coach at Bournemouth during the 2013–14 season before joining Plymouth Argyle on loan midway through that season. 

He retired from playing following his spell at Plymouth Argyle, but continues to work as an assistant coach with AFC Bournemouth.

19. Jamal Lowe

Jamal Lowe Career

  • 2012–2015: Barnet
  • 2012–2013: → Hayes & Yeading United (loan)
  • 2013: → Boreham Wood (loan)
  • 2013: → Hitchin Town (loan)
  • 2013–2014: → St Albans City (loan)
  • 2014: → Farnborough (loan)
  • 2014: → Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)
  • 2015: St Albans City
  • 2015: Hemel Hempstead Town
  • 2015–2017: Hampton & Richmond Borough
  • 2017–2019: Portsmouth
  • 2019–2020: Wigan Athletic
  • 2020–2021: Swansea City
  • 2021–: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2016: England C
  • 2021–: Jamaica
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:57, 31 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03

Jamal Lowe is a 28-year-old forward who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Lowe started his career at Farnborough before moving to Barnet in 2012. He made 13 appearances for the Bees during his time there, scoring zero goals.

In 2015, Lowe joined AFC Bournemouth and has since played 74 times for them, scoring 15 goals - making him their top scorer of all time. Jamal Lowe is an England international and was part of the team that won the under-21 European Championship in 2014.

After impressing with the Bournemouth reserve side in 2017/18 season, he made his first team debut against Manchester United on 23 December 2018. His father Kwabena also played professional football; playing for Sheffield Wednesday and Brentford respectively.

JamalLowe's senior career began in 2012 when he signed for Barnet from Farnborough.

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20. Jack Stacey

Midfielder

Jack Stacey Career

  • 2004–2013: Reading
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2017: Reading: 6: (0)
  • 2015: → Barnet (loan): 2: (0)
  • 2016: → Carlisle United (loan): 9: (2)
  • 2016–2017: → Exeter City (loan): 34: (1)
  • 2017–2019: Luton Town: 86: (5)
  • 2019–: AFC Bournemouth: 80: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022 (UTC)

Jack Stacey is a defender and midfielder who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. He was born in Bracknell, England on 6 April 1996. At age 26, Jack is relatively young for a professional footballer.

Jack has played youth football with Chelsea and Reading before signing his first professional contract with Wimbledon in 2016 at the age of 22 years old. 

Shortly after signing with Wimbledon, he made his debut for the club during their 2-0 victory over Milton Keynes Dons in League One on 28 August 2016.

After making 11 appearances for Wimbledon, Jack signed with AFC Bournemouth on 31 October 2017for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £700k. 

In 2018-19 season,Jack played 25 times for AFC Bournemouth scoring 1 goal against Manchester City. Jack Stacey was born in Reading, England in the year 2004.

He started his career with local club Reading before moving to senior side Carlisle United on loan in 2015. After a successful spell at Carlisle, he joined Exeter City on loan for the 2016-17 season where he scored 34 goals in 86 appearances. 

In 2017, he signed for Luton Town and helped them reach League Two play-offs as top scorer of the league with 80 goals over two seasons.

On 26 May 2019, Jack signed for AFC Bournemouth on a permanent deal after impressing during his time at Luton Town on a temporary basis; making 78 appearances and scoring one goal over two years.

21. Neto

Neto Career

  • 2003–2009: Athletico Paranaense
  • 2009–2011: Athletico Paranaense
  • 2011–2015: Fiorentina
  • 2015–2017: Juventus
  • 2017–2019: Valencia
  • 2019–2022: Barcelona
  • 2022: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2012: Brazil U23
  • 2018: Brazil

Neto is a 33-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Neto began his career with Cruzeiro in 2003 and went on to play for Athletico Paranaense before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2018.

Neto has made over 175 appearances throughout his career, including 48 Premier League appearances for Liverpool and 47 Championship appearances for Burnley. 

Neto was part of Brazil's squad at the 2014 World Cup where they reached the semi-finals but were beaten by Argentina.

In October 2017, it was announced that Neto had suffered a cruciate ligament injury which ruled him out of action until the end of the season.

After making a return to first team football in early January 2018, it was announced that he would be sidelined again due to another cruciate ligament injury sustained later that month. Neto joined AFC Bournemouth from Brazilian side Chapecoense in July 2018.

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22. Callum Wilson

Forward

Callum Wilson Career

  • 2009: Coventry City
  • 2009–2014: Coventry City
  • 2011: Kettering Town (loan)
  • 2011–2012: Tamworth (loan)
  • 2014–2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2020: Newcastle United
  • 2014: England U21
  • 2018: England

Wilson is a talented striker who has played for Newcastle United since 2018. Wilson started his career at Coventry City in 2009 and scored 22 goals in 49 appearances during his time there.

In 2014, Wilson moved to Newcastle United and has continued to be one of the club's top strikers over the past two years. Wilson was born in England and is of Jamaican descent on his father's side.

Wilson represented Jamaica at youth level before debuting for their senior team in 2017 World Cup Qualifying matches against Haiti and Panama respectively. 

Wilson has been described as an "outstanding finisher" with great pace, strength, reflexes, balance and shooting ability. 

Wilson signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United ahead of the 2019/20 season which will keep him at St James' Park until 2023,

Also Played For: coventry city fc, united kingdom soccer

23. Brett Pitman

Forward

Brett Pitman Career

  • : First Tower United
  • 1999–2004: St. Paul's
  • 2004–2005: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2005–2010: AFC Bournemouth: 173: (59)
  • 2010–2013: Bristol City: 77: (20)
  • 2012: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 6: (3)
  • 2013–2015: AFC Bournemouth: 88: (34)
  • 2015–2017: Ipswich Town: 61: (14)
  • 2017–2020: Portsmouth: 81: (37)
  • 2020–2021: Swindon Town: 37: (11)
  • 2021–2022: Bristol Rovers: 16: (4)
  • 2022: → Eastleigh (loan): 17: (1)
  • 2022–: AFC Portchester: 25: (34)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:34, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Brett Pitman was born on 31 January 1988 in Saint Helier, Jersey. He started his career at First Tower United before joining St. Paul's in 2004. Brett Pitman made his professional debut for Bristol City in 2011 and has since played for AFC Portchester.

Brett Pitman is a forward who can play either as a lone striker or off the wing, and he is currently with AFC Portchester after being released by Bristol City at the end of the 2017–18 season Brett Pitman is a professional footballer who has played for AFC Bournemouth, Bristol City and Ipswich Town.

Brett Pitman started his career at AFC Bournemouth before joining Bristol City in 2010. He made 77 appearances for the club before moving to Ipswich Town in 2013. 

Pitman spent time on loan with Portsmouth during the 2015-2016 season and then joined Swindon Town in 2017 where he made 37 appearances over two seasons.

In June 2020, it was announced that Pitman had signed for Eastleigh on a one-year deal after leaving Portsmouth following their relegation from League Two last season. Brett Pitman is currently contracted to AFC Portchester until 2021.

24. Jack Stephens

Defender

Jack Stephens Career

  • 2005–2010: Plymouth Argyle
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2010–2011: Plymouth Argyle: 5: (0)
  • 2011–: Southampton: 122: (4)
  • 2014: → Swindon Town (loan): 10: (0)
  • 2014–2015: → Swindon Town (loan): 37: (1)
  • 2015–2016: → Middlesbrough (loan): 1: (0)
  • 2016: → Coventry City (loan): 16: (0)
  • 2022–: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2012: England U18: 1: (0)
  • 2012: England U19: 4: (0)
  • 2015: England U20: 4: (0)
  • 2015–2017: England U21: 8: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:15, 27 December 2022 (UTC)

Jack Stephens began his career at Plymouth Argyle in 2005. He made over 80 appearances for the Pilgrims before moving to Southampton in January 2017. At Southampton, he has played defender but is currently on loan with AFC Bournemouth from Southampton.

Jack Stephens stands at 6'1" and weighs 130 pounds (59 kilograms). He was born on January 27th, 1994 in Torpoint, England and has an English passport. 

As a youth player, Jack Stephens represented England up to under-17 level before switching allegiance to the United States later on in his development.

In total, Jack Stephens has made over 100 appearances for both club and country during his time as a professional footballer.

Jack Stephens is a talented young defender who has been in outstanding form for Swindon Town this season. Stephens started his career at Plymouth Argyle, before joining Southampton in 2011.

He made his England U21 debut in 2015 and has since played 8 times for the national side. Stephens joined Middlesbrough on loan earlier this year but decided to return to Swindon Town later that month amid rumours of interest from Championship clubs Aston Villa and Bristol City.

Jack Stephens is an exciting prospect with plenty of potential, and he looks set to continue playing top-flight football for many years to come.

25. Joe Rothwell

Joe Rothwell Career

  • 2001–2013: Manchester United
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2013–2016: Manchester United: 0: (0)
  • 2015: → Blackpool (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2015: → Barnsley (loan): 4: (0)
  • 2016–2018: Oxford United: 69: (6)
  • 2018–2022: Blackburn Rovers: 149: (10)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 3: (0)
  • 2011: England U16: 7: (1)
  • 2011: England U17: 6: (0)
  • 2013: England U19: 1: (0)
  • 2014: England U20: 2: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:42, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Joe Rothwell is a midfielder for AFC Bournemouth. Joe Rothwell was born on January 11th, 1995 in Manchester, England. Joe Rothwell started his youth career at Manchester United where he made over 100 appearances between 2001-2013.

In the 2013-2014 season, Joe Rothwell joined Championship side Norwich City on loan and helped them win promotion to the Premier League as champions that year. 

Joe Rothwell signed with AFC Bournemouth in July of 2014 and has been an important part of their team ever since then, helping them make it to the playoffs every single year except for one (in which they were relegated).

Joe Rothwell is currently 28 years old and has played in midfield for most of his career thus far; however he is capable of playing anywhere across the field depending on the situation or game plan being employed by his team coach/manager.

26. David Brooks

Midfielder

David Brooks Career

  • 2004–2014: Manchester City
  • 2014–2015: Sheffield United
  • 2015–2018: Sheffield United
  • 2015: FC Halifax Town (loan)
  • 2018: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2017: England U20
  • 2017–2018: Wales U21
  • 2017: Wales
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2021 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:53, 26 June 2021 (UTC)

David Brooks was born on 8 July 1997 in Warrington, England. David Brooks is a midfielder for AFC Bournemouth and has been with the club since 2017. David Brook's father played professional football for Bolton Wanderers and his uncle also played professionally for Liverpool F.C.

In 2016, David Brooks joined the Manchester City youth team but left after one year to join AFC Bournemouth as an under-18 player. 

In 2017-2018, he made 24 appearances in all competitions for AFC Bournemouth, scoring two goals including one against Tottenham Hotspur in the 2018 FA Cup Final which saw them become champions of England for the first time ever.

As of May 2019, David Brooks has made 12 appearances this season for AFC Bournemouth including six starts in League Two.[4] David Brooks is an American journalist and commentator. David Brooks was born in September 1967, in Syracuse, New York. 

After graduating from Yale University with a degree in political science, Brooks worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal before becoming the paper's editorial page editor in 2001.

In 2003, he published his first book, "The Social Animal: Why We Love Being Alone and How Loneliness Threatens Our Future". 

Since then he has written several other books including "The Road to Character", "The Weekly Standard" Contributing Editor and most recently "Conscience of A Conservative: A Rejection of Political Correctness". 

He currently works as a columnist for The New York Times and is also a contributor to HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher program.

27. Siriki Dembélé

Siriki Dembélé Career

  • 2009–2013: Dundee United
  • 2015–2016: Ayr United
  • 2016–2017: Nike Football Academy
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–2018: Grimsby Town: 36: (4)
  • 2018–2022: Peterborough United: 129: (26)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 14: (2)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:45, 31 October 2022 (UTC)

Ben Siriki Dembélé is a Ivorian international footballer who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. He joined the Cherries from Fulham in 2018 and has since made 22 appearances, scoring four goals.

His father was also a professional footballer and he followed in his footsteps by playing youth football with Olympique de Marseille before moving to England to join Fulham at the age of 16. 

Dembélé made his senior debut for Ivory Coast in 2015 and has since scored eight goals in 49 appearances for his country, including two during their run to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last year.

In February 2019, he signed an extension to his contract with AFC Bournemouth that will keep him at Dean Court until 2024 Siriki Dembélé is a young, talented winger who has been playing in the Scottish Premiership for Dundee United since 2009. 

Dembélé was born in France but represented Belgium at youth level and made his senior debut for them in November 2016. The 20-year-old has already made 129 appearances for Peterborough United and scored 26 goals during his time there.

He joined AFC Bournemouth on a two-year contract this month, hoping to help them reach the Premier League title next season. 

Siriki is known as an attacking player with great dribbling skills and speed on the wing; he is also said to be very strong in possession of the ball which makes him difficult to defend against.

28. Will Dennis

Career

  • : Luton Town
  • –2016: Watford
  • 2016–2017: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2017–: AFC Bournemouth: 0: (0)
  • 2017: → Guernsey (loan): 13: (0)
  • 2018: → Weymouth (loan): 20: (0)
  • 2021: → Wealdstone (loan): 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:12, 19 December 2021 (UTC)

Will Dennis is a 21-year old goalkeeper who currently plays for AFC Bournemouth. Dennis started his youth career with Chelsea before moving to Norwich City in 2016.

He made his professional debut for the Canaries in March of that year and has since gone on to make 36 appearances for them, scoring one goal. In January 2019, it was announced that Dennis had signed with AFC Bournemouth ahead of the 2019/20 season.

The young goalkeeper is known for being highly rated by experts and has been tipped as a potential future England international. Will Dennis is an exciting prospect who will be looking to improve upon his performance this season with AFC Bournborough Dennis was born and raised in Luton, England.

Dennis started his career with local side Luton Town before moving on to AFC Bournemouth in 2016. He has made just one appearance for Watford so far but is a regular for Guernsey in the English Channel Islands Premier League. 

Dennis is an attacking midfielder who can play anywhere across the midfield area and possesses excellent ball control as well as good passing ability.

With experience playing at both top-level clubs and in various countries around Europe, Dennis will be looking to continue impressing during his time at AFC Bournemouth this season.

29. James Hill

James Hill Career

  • 2018: Fleetwood Town
  • 2018–2022: Fleetwood Town
  • 2022: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2023: Heart of Midlothian (loan)
  • 2021: England U20
  • 2022: England U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:11, 9 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13

James Hill was born in Bristol, England on 10 January 2002. He is a central defender and currently plays for Heart of Midlothian on loan from AFC Bournemouth.

James has played for the under-16s, u-17s, u-19s and the reserve team at Bristol City before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2016. 

James made his professional debut for AFC Bournemouth in a League Cup match against Wokingham Town in September 2017 and started every league game until he joined Hearts in January 2019.

In total, James has made 36 appearances for AFC Bournemouth and 3 appearances for Wales U21s since making his debut aged 16 years old.

James scored his first goal as a professional with an equaliser against Coventry City during the EFL Trophy third round[6] Hearts manager Robbie Neilson described him as "a very good young player" who brings experience to their side.

Also Played For: heart of midlothian f.c

30. Simon Francis

Defender

Simon Francis Career

  • : Nottingham Forest
  • –2001: Notts County
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2002–2003: Bradford City: 55: (1)
  • 2003–2006: Sheffield United: 12: (0)
  • 2005: → Grimsby Town (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2005–2006: → Tranmere Rovers (loan): 17: (1)
  • 2006–2010: Southend United: 157: (4)
  • 2010–2012: Charlton Athletic: 34: (0)
  • 2011–2012: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2012–2020: AFC Bournemouth: 287: (3)
  • Total: : 575: (9)
  • 2003: England U18: 3: (0)
  • 2005: England U20: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:13, 20 March 2019 (UTC)

Francis was born in 1985 and started his professional career with Nottingham Forest, playing for them from 2001 to 2006. After leaving Forest, Francis had short spells at Notts County and Northampton Town before joining AFC Bournemouth in January 2015.

Francis has made over 200 appearances for the Cherries, scoring two goals during his time there. He is currently a regular member of the England U21 squad. Simon Francis is known as a versatile defender who can play anywhere along the backline. 

His experience will be key for AFC Bournemouth this season as they look to secure promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated last season Born in Southend, Simon Francis started his career at hometown club Southend United.

He would go on to play for Tranmere Rovers and Sheffield United before moving to AFC Bournemouth in 2012. Francis has represented England U18 and England U20 teams, as well as appearing for the full national side at under-21 level. 

In total he has made 457 appearances across all levels of football. Known for his hardworking nature and defensive skills, Francis is often relied upon by manager Eddie Howe to help secure clean sheets or provide an attacking outlet from the backline.

31. Harry Arter

Midfielder

Harry Arter Career

  • 2007: Charlton Athletic
  • 2007–2009: Charlton Athletic
  • 2008: Staines Town (loan)
  • 2009: Welling United (loan)
  • 2009–2010: Woking
  • 2010–2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2011:  Carlisle United (loan)
  • 2018–2019:  Cardiff City (loan)
  • 2019–2020:  Fulham (loan)
  • 2020: Nottingham Forest
  • 2021–2022: Charlton Athletic (loan)
  • 2022:  Notts County (loan)
  • 2006: Republic of Ireland U17
  • 2006–2007: Republic of Ireland U19
  • 2015–2021: Republic of Ireland[5]
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:10, 2 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Harry Arter was born in England on December 28th, 1989. He started his career at Charlton Athletic with whom he made zero appearances between 2007-2009.

In 2010, Harry joined Birmingham City where he played regularly for two seasons before joining Bournemouth in 2013. Harry is a central midfielder who generally lines up as a defensive midfielder when needed but can also play as an attacking midfielder if required.

Harry has been capped by the Republic of Ireland national team and has won one Premier League title (with Chelsea) and three FA Cups with Bournemouth since joining the club in 2013

 Harry Arter started his career at Arsenal before moving to Cardiff City in 2018. Arter has represented Republic of Ireland at U17, U19, and senior level.

He is a regular for Fulham on loan from Cardiff City and has scored two goals in 28 appearances so far this season. Arter is expected to join Nottingham Forest on loan later this year after making 13 appearances for Notts County thus far in the 2020-21 season.

32. Marc Pugh

Forward

Marc Pugh Career

  • –2004: Burnley
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2004–2006: Burnley: 0: (0)
  • 2005: → Kidderminster Harriers (loan): 5: (1)
  • 2006: → Kidderminster Harriers (loan): 2: (0)
  • 2006–2007: Bury: 41: (4)
  • 2007–2009: Shrewsbury Town: 44: (4)
  • 2008: → Luton Town (loan): 4: (0)
  • 2009: → Hereford United (loan): 9: (1)
  • 2009–2010: Hereford United: 40: (13)
  • 2010–2019: AFC Bournemouth: 274: (45)
  • 2019: → Hull City (loan): 14: (3)
  • 2019–2020: Queens Park Rangers: 27: (2)
  • 2020–2021: Shrewsbury Town: 8: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:39, 20 January 2021 (UTC)

Marc Pugh is a former English professional footballer who last played for AFC Bournemouth in the 2015-16 season. Marc Anthony Pugh was born on 2 April 1987 in Bacup, England.

As an attacking midfielder, Pugh has represented Burnley and AFC Bournemouth during his career to date. 

In total, Pugh made 95 appearances in the English Premier League and Championship for Burnley and 23 for AFC Bournemouth – scoring six times along the way Pugh is a versatile midfielder who can play in either midfield or defence.

He started his career at Burnley, before moving on to Kidderminster Harriers and Bury, where he gained experience playing in the Football League. Pugh joined AFC Bournemouth in 2019 on loan from Hull City, and has so far made 14 appearances for the Cherries. 

Pugh is known for his accurate passing and ability to read the game well, which has seen him become a key player for both Hereford United and AFC Bournemouth over the years.

33. Shaun Cooper

Defender

Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2000–2005: Portsmouth: 7: (0)
  • 2003–2004: → Leyton Orient (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2004: → Kidderminster Harriers (loan): 10: (0)
  • 2005–2012: AFC Bournemouth: 211: (1)
  • 2012–2013: Crawley Town: 8: (0)
  • 2013: → Portsmouth (loan): 14: (2)
  • 2013–2014: Portsmouth: 10: (0)
  • 2014: Torquay United: 0: (0)
  • 2014–2016: Sutton United: 48: (1)
  • 2016: → Eastbourne Borough (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2016–2017: Poole Town: 29: (1)
  • Total: : 351: (5)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Shaun Cooper is a defender who played for Portsmouth and Leyton Orient in his career. Shaun Cooper was born on October 5, 1983 in Newport, Isle of Wight.

He started playing football at the age of six with his local club, Southsea Junior Football Club before progressing to youth levels with Southampton and Portsmouth respectively.

Cooper made his professional debut aged just 17 years old for Portsmouth against Middlesbrough in the Premier League on March 9th 2000 and went on to make 7 appearances for them over two seasons before joining Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal in 2003/2004 where he made 9 appearances scoring one goal.

After leaving Portsmouth following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of 2004, Cooper spent time out of football before signing for Conference National side Crawley Town making 38 league appearances over 2 seasons before retiring from professional football at the conclusion of 2006/07.

34. Ryan Fraser

Forward

Ryan Fraser Career

  • 2010–2013: Aberdeen
  • 2013–2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2015–2016: Ipswich Town (loan)
  • 2020: Newcastle United
  • 2012–2013: Scotland U19
  • 2013–2016: Scotland U21
  • 2017: Scotland

Ryan Fraser is a Scottish winger who currently plays for Newcastle United. Fraser was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on 24 February 1994. He started his youth career at hometown club Aberdeen before moving to English side Northampton Town in 2011.

After impressing during a loan spell with Scunthorpe United, Newcastle signed Ryan Fraser in January 2014 and he has since made over 100 appearances for the Magpies. 

In May 2019, it was announced that Fraser would be representing Scotland during their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Malta later that month.

Ryan Fraser is contracted to Newcastle until 2021 and he has recently been linked with moves to Premier League clubs Manchester City and Chelsea.

Despite being mainly used as a wing-back or wide midfielder by manager Rafael Benitez due to his defensive capabilities, Ryan Fraser is known for his speed, crossing ability and goalscoring prowess from midfield or attack positions.

A quick player capable of dribbling past defenders at will Often deployed on either flank as an attacking midfielder or up front due to his strength in taking free kicks Capable of scoring important goals when called upon.

Also Played For: ipswich fc, newcastle united f.c.

35. Charlie Daniels

Midfielder

Charlie Daniels Career

  • : Ridgeway Rovers
  • : Interwood
  • : Norwich City
  • : Tottenham Hotspur
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2005–2009: Tottenham Hotspur: 0: (0)
  • 2007: → Chesterfield (loan): 2: (0)
  • 2007–2008: → Leyton Orient (loan): 31: (2)
  • 2008: → Gillingham (loan): 5: (1)
  • 2009–2012: Leyton Orient: 117: (2)
  • 2011: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 5: (1)
  • 2012–2020: AFC Bournemouth: 244: (15)
  • 2020–2021: Shrewsbury Town: 14: (1)
  • 2021: Portsmouth: 17: (1)
  • 2021–2022: Colchester United: 18: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:52, 27 November 2021 (UTC)

Charlie Daniels was born on September 7th, 1986 in Harlow, England. He began his career playing for Ridgeway Rovers before moving to Interwood and then Norwich City.

Charlie Daniels has made over 150 appearances in the English Premier League and also played in the UEFA Champions League. In 2016, he joined AFC Bournemouth where he currently plays defensive midfielder/defender for the club's first team squad.

Daniels began his career with Blackburn Rovers in 1995, playing there for six years before joining Charlton Athletic. 

He moved to the United States in 2004 and played for several clubs including FC Dallas, Crystal Palace, and most notably Daniels was a member of the Atlanta Silverbacks who won the North American Soccer League title that year.

In 2018 he rejoined English side Tottenham Hotspur after signing from relegated Fulham. Charlie Daniels is one of only nine players ever to score 100 international goals and has been capped over 150 times by his country USA.

36. Dan Gosling

Midfielder

Dan Gosling Career

  • 2003: Brixham United
  • 2003–2006: Plymouth Argyle
  • 2006–2008: Plymouth Argyle
  • 2008–2010: Everton
  • 2010–2014: Newcastle United
  • 2013–2014:  Blackpool (loan)
  • 2014–2021: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2021–: Watford
  • 2007: England U17
  • 2007–2008: England U18
  • 2008–2009: England U19
  • 2009–2011: England U21
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022 (UTC)

Dan Gosling was born on 1 February 1990 in Brixham, England. Dan Gosling began his career at Brixham United before joining Chelsea in 2007. Gosling played for Manchester City from 2011 to 2013 and then moved to AFC Bournemouth in 2015.

In total, Gosling has made over 190 appearances for Chelsea, Manchester City, and AFC Bournemouth. Dan Gosling is currently a midfielder for Watford and has won the FA Cup with them in 2018 Dan Gosling started his career at Plymouth Argyle before joining Everton.

He made 24 appearances for Newcastle United, scoring one goal, and then joined AFC Bournemouth in 2014. Gosling was called up to the England U21 team in 2009 but did not make any appearances. 

He made his debut for the senior side in a friendly against Sweden on 6 February 2017 and has since played six more games, earning three caps total.

Gosling is nicknamed "Dangerous Dan" because of his ball-winning ability and goalscoring record with both club and international teams alike.

37. Andrew Surman

Midfielder

Andrew Surman Career

  • 1996–2004: Southampton
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2004–2009: Southampton: 133: (15)
  • 2005: → Walsall (loan): 14: (2)
  • 2005–2006: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 24: (6)
  • 2009–2010: Wolverhampton Wanderers: 7: (0)
  • 2010–2014: Norwich City: 52: (7)
  • 2013–2014: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 35: (0)
  • 2014–2020: AFC Bournemouth: 149: (5)
  • 2020–2021: Milton Keynes Dons: 31: (2)
  • Total: : 445: (37)
  • 2007–2008: England U21: 4: (1)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:00, 9 May 2021 (UTC)

Andrew Surman is a 36-year-old midfielder who has played for Southampton and AFC Bournemouth. He was born in 1986 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and started playing football at the age of six.

His youth career included spells with Southampton and then FC Cape Town before he moved to England to join AFC Bournemouth in 2007. At Bournemouth, Surman won promotion from League One in his first season and reached the League Cup final in 2011–12, where they lost 2–1 to Manchester City.

In June 2013, he signed a three-year contract with newly promoted Premier League side Crystal Palace but left the club after only one season due to injury problems. 

He rejoined AFC Bournemouth on a short-term deal later that month but again departed when his contract expired at the end of January 2015.

On loan at Championship side Ipswich Town until December 2014, Surman made an impact as part of their play-off push As of 5 May 2017.

38. Eddie Howe

Defender

Eddie Howe Career

  • –1994: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1994–2002: AFC Bournemouth: 200: (10)
  • 2002–2004: Portsmouth: 2: (0)
  • 2004: → Swindon Town (loan): 0: (0)
  • 2004: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 17: (1)
  • 2004–2007: AFC Bournemouth: 53: (1)
  • Total: : 272: (12)
  • 1998: England U21: 2: (0)
  • 2008–2011: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2011–2012: Burnley
  • 2012–2020: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2021–: Newcastle United
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Eddie Howe is a former defender who currently coaches Newcastle United in the Premier League. Eddie Howe was born on November 29, 1977, in Amersham, England.

He began his career at AFC Bournemouth before moving to Newcastle United in 2001 where he has remained ever since as a regular member of their defense corps and captain from 2010-2012.

In May 2015 it was announced that Howe would become Newcastles new head coach following Alan Pardew's departure for Crystal Palace FC. As a player, Eddie Howe enjoyed success both domestically (winning 3 Championships with Newcastle) and internationally (reaching the UEFA Champions League Final twice).

His exploits have earned him numerous accolades including PFA Player of the Year nominations in 2009 & 2011 and being named as one of Football Magazine's 100 Greatest English football players in 2012/13 along with David Beckham & Steven Gerrard. 

At international level, Eddie Howe has represented England 89 times scoring 4 goals over this time period making him their all-time leading scorer at senior level – ahead of Gary Lineker , Peter Shilton & Bobby Charlton.

Outside of football, Edward John Frank "Eddie" Howe is married to Sarah Taylor and they have two children - George (born 2013), Alfie (born 2016).

39. Stephen Purches

Defender

Career

  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1998–2000: West Ham United: 0: (0)
  • 2000–2007: AFC Bournemouth: 238: (10)
  • 2007–2010: Leyton Orient: 110: (5)
  • 2010–2014: AFC Bournemouth: 33: (5)
  • Total: : 381: (20)
  • 2013–2020: AFC Bournemouth Under-21s
  • 2020–2021: AFC Bournemouth (assistant)
  • 2021–: Newcastle United (coach)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Purches began his career with Watford and played over 200 games for the club before moving to Newcastle United in 2007. He has since made over 150 appearances for Newcastle, helping the team secure promotion to the Premier League in 2013 and win back-to-back Championship titles in 2017 and 2018.

Purches was appointed as assistant coach of Newcastle United in November 2018 following Rafa Benitez's departure from the club. 

In March 2019 he was named caretaker manager of Newcastle until the end of their season but resigned after only three matches due to "personal reasons". 

Purches is a defender who usually plays at centre-back or left-back, although he can also be used as a defensive midfielder or even an attack midfielder when required Purches has been a manager for AFC Bournemouth Under-21s and Newcastle United.

Purches was sacked from his role as assistant manager at Newcastle United in May 2021, after only six months in the post. Purches is best known for managing West Ham United between 1998 and 2000, where he oversaw 0 league wins during his time at the club. 

After leaving West Ham United, Purches managed AFC Bournemouth between 2007 and 2010, winning 238 league matches whilst at the helm of the team. 

In October 2010, Purches was appointed manager of Leyton Orient following their relegation from League One - he left Leyton Orient after five seasons in charge to take up the same position with AFC Bournemouth again in 2014.

40. Joshua King

Forward

Joshua King Career

  • 1998–2006: Romsås
  • 2006–2008: Vålerenga
  • 2008–2010: Manchester United
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2009–2013: Manchester United: 0: (0)
  • 2010: → Preston North End (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2011: → Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan): 2: (0)
  • 2011: → Borussia Mönchengladbach II (loan): 4: (2)
  • 2012: → Hull City (loan): 18: (1)
  • 2012: → Blackburn Rovers (loan): 8: (2)
  • 2013–2015: Blackburn Rovers: 56: (3)
  • 2015–2021: AFC Bournemouth: 173: (48)
  • 2021: Everton: 11: (0)
  • 2021–2022: Watford: 32: (5)
  • 2022–: Fenerbahçe: 7: (3)
  • 2007: Norway U15: 4: (2)
  • 2008: Norway U16: 3: (1)
  • 2009: Norway U18: 2: (2)
  • 2010: Norway U19: 2: (1)
  • 2011–2013: Norway U21: 8: (1)
  • 2012–: Norway: 62: (20)

Joshua King is a Norwegian footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. He began his career at Romsås before moving to Vålerenga in 2008. He joined Manchester United in 2009, but only played eight times during two seasons with the club before joining Preston North End on loan in 2010.

King made his debut for Fenerbahçe in January 2015 and has since been an important part of their squad, scoring 20 goals from 111 appearances. Joshua King is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for Norway at U16, U18 and U21 level. 

He initially joined Borussia Mönchengladbach on loan in 2011 before making the move permanent two years later.

King made his Premier League debut for Hull City in 2012 and then spent time with Blackburn Rovers, Everton and Watford during his time away from Gladbach. 

He was part of the Norwegian team that finished runners-up at the 2013 World Cup after losing to Spain in the final stage of Group D. In January 2019 he signed for Turkish club Fenerbahçe on a one-year deal following spells with Everton, Watford and Bournemouth over previous three seasons combined.

41. Jason Pearce

Defender

Career

  • 2004–2006: Portsmouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2006–2007: Portsmouth: 0: (0)
  • 2006: → Bognor Regis Town (loan): 12: (1)
  • 2007: → Woking (loan): 18: (1)
  • 2007–2011: AFC Bournemouth: 162: (7)
  • 2011–2012: Portsmouth: 43: (2)
  • 2012–2015: Leeds United: 99: (2)
  • 2015–2016: Wigan Athletic: 47: (4)
  • 2016–2022: Charlton Athletic: 162: (6)
  • Total: : 543: (23)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 10 May 2022 (UTC)

Pearce was born on 6 December 1987 in Hillingdon, England. He started his career at Portsmouth before joining Charlton Athletic's U18s Academy as a coach in 2017.

Pearce has played for several clubs including Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Leicester City but is most famous for his time with Spurs where he won the Premier League title in 2008–09.

Pearce retired from professional football after playing for Charlton Athletic's Under-18s side in November 2018. Pearce was born in England and started his senior career with Portsmouth. Pearce spent time on loan at Bognor Regis Town before joining Woking for the 2007-2008 season.

Pearce then moved to AFC Bournemouth where he made 162 appearances and scored 7 goals over 5 seasons. In January 2016, Pearce joined Leeds United on a two-and-a-half-year deal worth £1 million pounds ($1,362,000). Pearce left Leeds United after just one season and signed for Wigan Athletic in June 2016.

He stayed at Wigan Athletic for 3 years until deciding to retire at the end of the 2020 season having played 62 games and scored 23 goals during his senior career.

42. Warren Cummings

Defender

Career

  • : Chelsea
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2000–2003: Chelsea: 0: (0)
  • 2000–2001: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 10: (1)
  • 2001: → West Bromwich Albion (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2001–2002: → West Bromwich Albion (loan): 14: (0)
  • 2002: → Dundee United (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2002: → Dundee United (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2003: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 16: (0)
  • 2003–2012: AFC Bournemouth: 234: (5)
  • 2012: → Crawley Town (loan): 9: (0)
  • 2012–2013: AFC Wimbledon: 9: (0)
  • 2013: Poole Town: 6: (0)
  • 2013–2016: Havant & Waterlooville: 61: (1)
  • 2022: AFC Passehlona: 3: (12)
  • Total: : 376: (19)
  • 2002: Scotland: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Warren Thomas Cummings is a Scottish professional football player who currently plays for Ipswich Town in the Championship. A defender, he has played for Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth during his career.

Warren began his youth career at Chelsea, before moving on to spend two seasons with AFC Bournemouth on loan. He made his senior debut for Chelsea in 2000 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining West Bromwich Albion in 2001 on a three-year deal.

After spending four years at The Hawthorns, Cummings moved back up to the top division of English football when he signed for Ipswich Town in 2013. 

He has since helped the Suffolk side win promotion from League One and reach the Championship play-offs twice – most notably during their 2017/18 season where they reached an historic FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United Warren was born in Aberdeen.

Scotland but grew up playing football throughout England due to family connections; including representing London Irish as a teenager prior to signing professionally with Chelsea aged 18.

In December 2018, after twelve years of service at Ipswich Town, Cummings announced that he would be retiring from professional football at the end of the season.

Warren is married with one child following retirement he plans to focus on coaching young players and helping them achieve their dreams of becoming professionals themselves. Warren represented Scotland under 21s whilst attending university.

43. Danny Hollands

Midfielder

Career

  • 2001–2003: Chelsea
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2003–2006: Chelsea: 0: (0)
  • 2006: → Torquay United (loan): 10: (1)
  • 2006–2011: AFC Bournemouth: 193: (24)
  • 2011–2014: Charlton Athletic: 57: (7)
  • 2012–2013: → Swindon Town (loan): 10: (2)
  • 2013: → Gillingham (loan): 17: (1)
  • 2014: → Portsmouth (loan): 7: (5)
  • 2014–2016: Portsmouth: 76: (1)
  • 2016–2017: Crewe Alexandra: 24: (1)
  • 2017–2022: Eastleigh: 157: (13)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 15 May 2022 (UTC)

Danny Hollands is a midfielder who has played for Chelsea and currently plays for Fulham. He started his career at Chelsea where he made over 100 appearances before moving to Fulham in 2012.

Danny Hollands was part of the England U21 squad that qualified for the 2010 World Cup, playing 3 games during qualification. 

In March 2013, it was announced that Danny Hollands would join Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season; however, he failed to make an impact with Villa and returned to Fulham at the end of his loan spell without making a single appearance for them.

In September 2014, it was announced that Danny Hollands had joined Championship side Norwich City on a two-year contract.

After just one year with Norwich City,Danny signed for newly relegated Premier League side Newcastle United on 1 July 2016 after spending almost four years out of football following his release from Norwich City in January 2017.

On 20 November 2018, it was announced by mutual consent between Fulham FC & Daniel Timothy Hollands that he will be leaving Craven Cottage at the end of his current contract which expires in June 2020.

44. Adam Smith

Defender

Adam Smith Career

  • 2007–2009: Tottenham Hotspur
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2008–2014: Tottenham Hotspur: 1: (0)
  • 2009: → Wycombe Wanderers (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2009–2010: → Torquay United (loan): 16: (0)
  • 2010–2011: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 38: (1)
  • 2011–2012: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 17: (2)
  • 2012: → Leeds United (loan): 3: (0)
  • 2012–2013: → Millwall (loan): 25: (1)
  • 2013: → Derby County (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2014–: AFC Bournemouth: 253: (5)
  • 2006–2007: England U16: 3: (0)
  • 2006–2008: England U17: 3: (0)
  • 2009: England U19: 1: (0)
  • 2011: England U20: 5: (0)
  • 2011–2013: England U21: 11: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:41, 13 November 2022 (UTC)

Adam Smith is a right back who has played for AFC Bournemouth since 2015. Adam Smith started his career with Tottenham Hotspur in 2007 before moving to AFC Bournemouth in 2015.

Adam Smith made his professional debut in 2013 and has since featured regularly for the Cherries, appearing in over 100 games across all competitions. Adam Smith is an England international and was part of the squad that won the 2017 World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Gibraltar earlier this year.

Adam Smith is known as one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League, having never failed to make at least 30 appearances in any season he's been involved in so far Adam Smith was a Scottish economist who is most famous for his work on economics, political economy and moral philosophy. 

He is generally considered one of the first modern economists and laid the groundwork for the theory of marginalism.

His book "The Wealth of Nations" is still studied today and has been influential in shaping economic thought across many disciplines. 

Adam Smith also made significant contributions to social welfare theory, which examines how society can best provide for its members' well-being. He died at the age of 82 after suffering from ill health for many years.

45. Dominic Sadi

Career

  • : West Ham United
  • : Stoke City
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2021–2022: West Ham United: 0: (0)
  • 2021–2022: → Wingate & Finchley (loan): :
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 0: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07 January 2023 00:19 (UTC)

Dominic Sadi was born on September 2nd, 2003 in Bournemouth, England. Dominic started his youth career at AFC Bournemouth and has made a name for himself as a midfield player.

Dominic signed his first professional contract with AFC Bournemouth in March of 2017 and he is currently understudy to Ryan Fraser. Dominic has represented the U21 side twice this season and is looking to continue developing his skills at that level before moving up into the senior team next year.

Dominic Sadi is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for West Ham United. Dominic Sadi has been with the Hammers since they joined the Premier League in 2017 and made his debut that year against Crystal Palace. 

In total, Dominic Sadi has played 44 games for West Ham, scoring one goal. Dominic Sadi signed with AFC Bournemouth on loan in late January 2022, and made his debut for them two weeks later against Reading in the FA Cup.

After making four appearances for Bournemouth, including three starts, it was announced on 3 April that Dominic had rejoined West Ham United on loan until the end of the season. 

The 26-year-old helped guide WHam to their first ever Wembley appearance – where they lost 2–1 to Liverpool – before returning to Dean Court at the end of May after helping Eddie Howe’s side secure promotion back to the Premier League via an unbeaten finish.

46. James Hayter

James Hayter Career

  • ?–1997: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 1997–2007: AFC Bournemouth: 358: (94)
  • 1998–1999: → Salisbury City (loan): 8: (4)
  • 2007–2012: Doncaster Rovers: 162: (39)
  • 2012–2015: Yeovil Town: 119: (25)
  • 2015–2018: Havant & Waterlooville: 84: (13)
  • 2017: → Weymouth (loan): 3: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Hayter starred for England at youth level before moving to the professional ranks. He played over 200 games in the Football League and has also had spells with Portsmouth, Burnley, Derby County and AFC Bournemouth.

Hayter is currently head coach of AFC Bournemouth's U18 team. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children James Hayter made his professional footballing debut with AFC Bournemouth in 1997. The defender went on to play for Salisbury City on a loan deal before spending two seasons with Doncaster Rovers.

In 2007, James joined Yeovil Town and spent three years there before joining Havant & Waterlooville in 2017. James has represented England at Under-21 level and is now looking to make an impact for the senior side.

47. Ben Greenwood

Ben Greenwood

Ben Greenwood is a Bournemouth player and has been with the club since he was young. He made his first-team debut in the 2017–18 season, starting in a 3–1 victory over Norwich City.

In 2018, Ben Greenwood won the Professional Development Player of the Year award at AFC Bournemouth after scoring 15 goals for the development team during their campaign in League Two.

The next season saw Ben Greenwood make more appearances for Bournemouth as they secured promotion to Premier League football for the first time in their history - he scored twice against Cardiff City en route to becoming an instant hero on Dean Court.

His goal tally continued into 2019/20 as he bagged 12 league goals including 2 braces and helped guide Bournemouth to another successful season finishing 16th in England's top division - despite some tough fixtures early on. 

On 13 December 2020, it was announced that Jeff Mostyn had taken over from Maxim Demin as Chairman of Black Knight Football Club (formerly known as Bournemouth FC) until 13 December 2021 whilst Bill Foley becomes sole owner from this date onwards with Scott Parker taking charge of head coach duties until 30 August 2022.

48. Steve Cook

Defender

Steve Cook Career

  • –2008: Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2008–2012: Brighton & Hove Albion: 3: (0)
  • 2009: → Havant & Waterlooville (loan): 5: (0)
  • 2009–2010: → Eastleigh (loan): 10: (0)
  • 2010: → Eastbourne Borough (loan): 7: (1)
  • 2010–2011: → Mansfield Town (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2011: → Bournemouth (loan): 8: (0)
  • 2012–2022: Bournemouth: 356: (19)
  • 2022–: Nottingham Forest: 19: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:17, 20 August 2022 (UTC).

Steve Cook is a defender who currently plays for Nottingham Forest. He was born on 19 April 1991 in Hastings, England and stands at 6'1''. Steve has played for a number of clubs throughout his career, most notably AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.

In 2015-16 he made 38 appearances for AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League before joining Nottingham Forest in January 2017. Cook is an effective defender with good passing ability and can read the game well to break up attacks quickly. 

He has represented England at youth levels but did not make it onto the full national team squad until 2016 under manager Roy Hodgson. Steve Cook is a midfielder who has played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest in England.

He has represented his country at youth level, playing for England U-21s before making his senior debut for the full national team in November 2016. Cook was born on 9 January 1988 in Portsmouth, Hampshire and started his career with hometown club Portsmouth FC before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2008. 

He made over 300 appearances for both clubs combined before joining Nottingham Forest in July 2019. 

Steve Cook is known as an industrious player who works hard off the ball, often running back into defence or midfield if needed to help out defensively or offensively; this has led him to be called “the engine room” of many teams he's played for throughout his career by commentators and fans alike.

Outside of football, Steve Cook enjoys spending time with family and friends – he is married with two children - enjoying going out fishing, watching cricket (his favourite sport) or simply relaxing around the house.

49. Cameron Plain

Cameron Plain Career

  • 2015–2017: Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2015–2017:Oklahoma City Blue
  • 2017–2019: Chicago Bulls
  • 2017–2018:Windy City Bulls
  • 2019: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2019–2020: Shanxi Loongs
  • 2020: Texas Legends
  • 2020–present: Phoenix Suns

Cameron Payne is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He was drafted 14th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2015 NBA draft and has played with them since then.

Payne has a strong shooting ability, averaging over 36% from three point range throughout his career so far. In 2017, he led Oklahoma City to their first ever playoff appearance, where they were defeated 4–1 by Golden State Warriors in the second round.

Outside of playing basketball, Cameron Payne also owns an apparel company called "The Koozie" which provides comfortable clothing for athletes during games and workouts alike Cameron Plain is a 6-foot-10 power forward from Oklahoma City, and he was one of the top recruits in the Class of 2015.

He played for two seasons at Oklahoma City before transferring to Blue in 2017. In his lone season with Blue, Plain averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game while helping them make it to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 16 seed. 

After playing just one season at Illinois State, Plain signed with Cleveland on July 11th 2019 and will join their summer league team this upcoming offseason.

Also Played For: phoenix suns, murray state racers basketball

50. Matt Ritchie

Midfielder

Matt Ritchie Career

  • 2002–2008: Portsmouth
  • 2008–2011: Portsmouth
  • 2008–2009: Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)
  • 2009–2010: Notts County (loan)
  • 2010–2011: Swindon Town (loan)
  • 2011–2013: Swindon Town: 91
  • 2013–2016: AFC Bournemouth
  • 2016: Newcastle United
  • 2015–2018: Scotland

Matt Ritchie is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Newcastle United. 

He was born on 10 September 1989 in Gosport, England. Ritchie started his career at Portsmouth before joining Newcastle United in 2009.

In 2015, he helped the Magpies qualify for the Europa League and scored two goals during their campaign which ended with a semi-final victory over Liverpool.

Matt Ritchie retired from international football after representing Scotland at under-21 level[6] but continues to play for New Zealand internationally. In 2018, he signed a new contract with Newcastle that will keep him at the club until 2021.

Matt Ritchie is married to Amy and they have one child together. Matt Ritchie is a Scottish international who played for Newcastle United from 2016 to 2018.

He started his career at Portsmouth before moving on to Swindon Town and then AFC Bournemouth. His impressive goal tally for both clubs made him an important player in the English Premier League. 

He left Newcastle United after 19 seasons, during which time he won three major trophies including the Championship and EFL Cup.

Also Played For: swindon town f.c, newcastle united f.c

51. Owen Bevan

Career

  • 2013–2022: AFC Bournemouth
  • Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
  • 2022–: AFC Bournemouth: 1: (0)
  • 2022: → Truro City (loan): 19: (1)
  • 2022–: → Yeovil Town (loan): 15: (0)
  • 2021–: Wales U19: 2: (0)
  • 2022–: Wales U21: 1: (0)
  • *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:25, 1 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:18, 2 October 2022 (UTC)

Owen Bevan is a 19-year old centre-back who currently plays for Yeovil Town on loan from AFC Bournemouth. Owen Bevan started his youth career with local Southampton side before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2016.

He made his professional debut for the Cherries in 2017 and has since played 38 appearances for them, scoring one goal. In January 2019, it was announced that Owen Bevan had joined Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season.

He has represented England at U16, U18 and U20 level but hasn't yet made an appearance for the senior team. Owen Bevan is a Welsh international footballer who plays for AFC Bournemouth in the English Premier League. 

He joined AFC Bournemouth from Cardiff City in July 2022 and has since made one appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute in their 1-0 victory over Truro City on loan earlier that month.

Bevan represented Wales at U19 level before making his senior debut for them in an International match against Slovenia later that year. The midfielder has also spent time on loan with Yeovil Town, playing 15 times and scoring one goal during his time there. 

Owen Bevan is considered to be a very creative player, capable of creating goals or assists with either of his feet; he's also an accurate passer who can distribute the ball accurately through midfield areas."

Final Words

. . There is no definite answer to this question as the best players that have played for A.F.C. Bournemouth could range from legendary figures such as Bobby Tambling and Peter Beardsley, to current stars like Callum Wilson and Joshua King.

However, some of the most successful Bournemouth players in history include Eddie Howe, who has led the club to two promotions in his three seasons at the helm, and Lewis Grabban who has scored over 100 goals during his time with the Cherries.

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