Danny Batth

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Early career

Born in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, Batth joined the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy at the age of 15. He attended Thorns Community College. He captained the youth team and overcame a dislocated shoulder in his reserve team debut, aged 16. He was one of seven academy graduates to sign a professional deal at the end of the 2008–09 season.

Loan to Colchester United

Batth had his first taste of first-team football when he was signed by Aidy Boothroyd for League One club Colchester United on loan on 17 September 2009. He made his Football League and professional debut two days later, starting in central defence alongside Magnus Okuonghae in a 2–0 win over Hartlepool United and earning the man of the match award. After making five starts during his first month with the club, his loan was extended until the end of the season at the Colchester Community Stadium. On 20 February 2010, Batth scored his first professional goal with a header from a David Prutton corner to secure a 1–0 victory against Oldham Athletic. Batth made 17 league starts for Colchester and made one substitute appearance, scoring one goal. Colchester occupied a play-off position during a large part of Batth's spell.

Loan to Sheffield United

On his return to Molineux, Batth was named "Young Professional of the Year" at the club's end of season dinner. Following this, he made his competitive debut for Wolves in a League Cup extra time…

While never representing England at any level, Batth is technically eligible to play for India through his father. However, he was left frustrated by Indian residency rules and passport regulations in July 2017, and has yet to play for the country.

As of match played 25 April 2026

Batth is of mixed English and Punjabi descent (Batth also holds an Overseas Citizenship of India). Batth set up his own charity in August 2017, Foundation DB, with his partner Natalie Ann Cutler, to raise money to combat homelessness in Wolverhampton.