Rob Holding

Footballer

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Rob Holding is an English professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back.

He began his professional career at Bolton Wanderers, where he played from 2014 to 2016.

Holding made a brief loan appearance for Bury F.C. in 2015, contributing to his early career experience.

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Biography

Early Life

Robert Samuel Holding was born and raised in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, where he attended West Hill School. His passion for football began at a young age, leading him to join Stalybridge Celtic Juniors before entering the youth system of Bolton Wanderers at just seven years old.

Career

Holding's professional career kicked off at Bolton Wanderers, where he made his debut in August 2015. He quickly made a name for himself, scoring his first goal in January 2016 and earning the title of Bolton Wanderers' Player of the Year for the 2015-16 season, despite the team facing relegation. In July 2016, he signed with Arsenal F.C. for approximately £2 million. His debut for Arsenal came in a high-stakes match against Liverpool, where he showcased his potential despite the team's loss. Holding's performances caught the attention of former manager Arsène Wenger, who praised his talent and youth.

In addition to his club success, Holding represented the England national under-21 team, making five appearances from 2016 to 2017, including participation in the Toulon Tournament where England emerged victorious. After a successful stint at Arsenal, he joined Crystal Palace F.C. in 2023, continuing to build on his career in the Premier League.

Personal Life

In 2026, Holding acquired a Green Card, marking a significant step in his personal journey. Around the same time, he began dating Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir, a forward for Angel City FC, further intertwining his life with the world of football.

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International career

Holding was called up to the England under-21 squad for the Toulon Tournament May 2016 as a replacement for Everton defender Brendan Galloway. He made his debut for Gareth Southgate's team when starting against Guinea on 23 May. England won the tournament with Holding making two appearances, and was an unused substitute in the final on 29 May as England beat France 2–1. He was selected for England's squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Poland, but did not make an appearance with England eliminated in the semi-finals. Holding made five appearances for the under-21s from 2016 to 2017.

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Club career

Bolton Wanderers

Holding played for Stalybridge Celtic Juniors before joining the Bolton Wanderers youth system at the age of seven. He joined League Two club Bury on loan on 26 March 2015 for rest of the 2014–15 season. Holding made his only Bury appearance on 3 April 2015 as a 79th-minute substitute in a 2–0 away win against Cambridge United. On his return to Bolton, he signed his professional contract with the club. Holding made his Bolton debut on 11 August 2015 as a starter in a 1–0 home defeat to Burton Albion in the League Cup. He scored his first goal for the club on 23 January 2016 in the seventh minute of a 3–1 home win against Milton Keynes Dons. Holding was voted as Bolton Wanderers' Player of the Year for the 2015–16 season. He made 30 appearances, scoring one goal, as the team finished bottom of the Championship and were relegated to League One.

Arsenal

Holding signed for Premier League club Arsenal on 22 July 2016 for a fee of around £2 million. Following injuries to centre backs Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista, he was called upon to make his Arsenal debut in the 2016–17 Premier League season opener on 14 August 2016 against Liverpool, which Arsenal lost 4–3 at home. After his performance in the game against Leicester City, former Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, once famously said in the post match press conference, "Unfortunately no one speaks about the performance of Rob Holding. You should be happy, he is English and 20 years old. I…

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Club: Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2014–2016)
Club: Bury F.C. (2015–2015)
Club: Arsenal F.C. (2016–2023)
Club: England national under-21 association football team (2016–2017)
Club: Crystal Palace F.C. (2023–)
League: English Football League
League: Premier League
League: Major League Soccer
National team: England

Personal

Early life

Holding was born and raised in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester. He attended West Hill School in the town.

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Personal life

In 2026, Holding acquired a Green Card. He also began dating Angel City FC forward Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir at this time.

▸ Source: Wikipedia

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