Rhys Oates

Barnsley

Oates began his career at Barnsley after joining them at the age of six and in May 2013, during his second year, signed his first professional contract for one year, this after he was nominated for the "Academy Scholar of the Year". After spending pre-season in Spain with the Barnsley team Oates was loaned out to Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity on a one-month deal to stand a better chance of getting first team football. Oates made his Gainsborough Trinity debut against Telford United the next day then scored a brace in a 2–2 draw against Worcester City. After making five appearances and scoring twice Oates returned to his parent club despite attempts to extend his loan at Gainsborough Trinity. On 31 January 2014 Oates joined another Conference North side Stockport County in the 2013–14 season. By the end of February he had his loan at Stockport County extended for another month, and scored his first Stockport County goal in a 2–2 draw against Barrow on 5 March 2014, earning himself "Man of the Match". Oates made his return to his parent club after scoring once in twelve appearances and signed a new one-year contract with Barnsley in May 2014. After coming on as a substitute for Sam Winnall in the 89th minute against Crewe during his Barnsley debut, Oates signed for Conference Premier team Grimsby Town on a one-month loan on 19 September 2014. His Grimsby debut came in a Conference Premier match against Kidderminster Harriers where he came on as a…

As of match played 7 November 2026

Hartlepool United

National League play-offs: 2021 Mansfield Town

EFL League Two third-place promotion: 2023–24 Individual

Hartlepool United Players' Player of the Year: 2020–21 Hartlepool United Fans' Player of the Year: 2020–21