Joe Rothwell

Manchester United

Having joined Manchester United's academy at the age of six, Rothwell signed professional terms with the club in the summer of 2013. On 26 July 2011, he scored twice in a 7–0 win over County Tyrone in the Milk Cup. On 27 January 2015, Rothwell joined Blackpool, then in last place in the Championship, on loan for the remainder of the season. Four days later he was included in a professional matchday squad for the first time, remaining an unused substitute for Blackpool's 1–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Bloomfield Road. A week later he made his debut as Blackpool lost 4–0 away to Norwich City, replacing Mark Waddington at half time. His first career start came on 24 February, playing the entirety of a defeat by the same score at Brentford, his last of three appearances for the club. Returning to Manchester United, he was named as a substitute for a first-team game against Watford in March 2016. On 18 July 2015, Rothwell joined League One side Barnsley on a six-month loan. He played four League games (two as a substitute) and made one appearance in the opening round of the Football League Trophy, a competition Barnsley ultimately won, beating Oxford United.

Oxford United

On 12 July 2016, Rothwell joined Oxford on a two-year deal after turning down the offer of a new contract at Manchester United. He scored the first senior goal of his career in an FA Cup second-round replay against Macclesfield Town on 13 December 2016, a game which…

Rothwell has represented England's national youth teams. He played at under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels. Rothwell is also eligible to play for Scotland. On 1 July 2025 he was quoted as saying, ""I've always said I'm more than open to the idea of playing for Scotland. My gran was Scottish and she'd be really proud if I was to do that."

As of match played 8 September 2025

Oxford United

EFL Trophy runner-up: 2016–17 Southampton

EFL Championship play-offs: 2024 Leeds United

EFL Championship: 2024–25