Elliot Parish

Aston Villa

Born in Towcester, Parish joined the Academy at Aston Villa ahead of the 2006–07 season. He became the regular goalkeeper for Villa's under-18 side that won the 2007–08 Premier Academy League title and reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup the same year. While with the club, he represented the England under-20 team, playing in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. England manager Brian Eastick said that Parish was one of the best players at the tournament. Having travelled with the first-team squad during pre-season and in the Europa League, Parish became the regular goalkeeper for Aston Villa's reserve team during the 2010–11 season.

Lincoln City loan

League Two side Lincoln City signed Parish on 24 March 2011 on loan until the end of the season. He went straight into Lincoln's starting eleven to make his professional debut the following day, conceding six goals as Rotherham United won 6–0 at Sincil Bank. Parish made nine appearances for Lincoln, conceding 23 goals in a period where the Imps accrued just one point.

Cardiff City

Cardiff City initially signed Parish on a six-week loan from Aston Villa on 23 September 2011. However, despite failing to make an appearance for Cardiff, manager Malky Mackay signed Parish on a permanent basis on 4 January 2012, with the player signing a one-and-a-half-year deal. At the end of the 2012–13 season, Parish was released after the club decided not to offer him a new deal.

Wycombe Wanderers…

Atlanta United

On 10 January 2025, Parish was announced as the new goalkeeping coach of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United under new manager Ronny Deila.

Parish represented England at under-20 level. He made his debut during the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, playing in each group stage match for England as they crashed out of the competition without a win in three games. Despite their failure to progress, Parish impressed coach Brian Eastick with his performances, with Eastick saying that Parish had "come in and acquitted himself really well in the three games he's played".

Aston Villa U18

Premier Academy League: 2007–08 St Johnstone

Scottish Cup: 2020–21 Scottish League Cup: 2020–21