Willem Tomlinson
Midfield - Central Midfield
at Ashton United
at Ashton United
327 days · joined 2025-07-01
👕200+ Apps
Market value
—
Central Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
7
clubs played for
14/15
debut season
0.05
goals / match
Chorley FC
top club · 87 apps
Career highs
—
peak value
—
top transfer fee
6
best season · 21/22
1 · 10%
pens / of goals
Born the same day
Shares 1998-01-27 · 6 players total
203Appearances
10Goals
6Assists
30Yellow cards
1Red cards
68Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Willem Tomlinson |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Willem David Daniel Tomlinson |
| Date of birth | 1998-01-27 (28 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Burnley, England |
| Citizenship |  England |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 179.00 m |
| Current club | Ashton United |
| Joined | 2025-07-01 |
| Contract expires | 2026-06-30 |
Jul 2025
Transfer: Padiham FC → Ashton United
25/26 · Transfer
Mar 2025
Transfer: Rylands → Padiham FC
24/25 · Transfer
Feb 2025
Transfer: Padiham FC → Rylands
24/25 · Transfer
Aug 2024
Transfer: Radcliffe → Padiham FC
24/25 · Transfer
Nov 2023
Transfer: Chorley → Radcliffe
23/24 · Transfer
Nov 2023
Transfer: Marine FC → Chorley
23/24 · Return from loan
Aug 2023
Transfer: Chorley → Marine FC
23/24 · Loan
Jul 2023
23/24 — Marine FC, Chorley FC
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2022
22/23 — Chorley FC
31 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2021
21/22 — Chorley FC
39 matches · 6 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Nov 2020
Transfer: Padiham FC → Chorley
20/21 · Transfer
Sep 2020
Transfer: Mansfield Town → Padiham FC
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2020
20/21 — Chorley FC
15 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 — Mansfield Town
22 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Feb 2019
Transfer: Without Club → Mansfield Town
18/19 · Transfer
Jan 2019
Transfer: Blackburn → Without Club
18/19 · Transfer
Jul 2018
18/19 — Blackburn Rovers, Mansfield Town, Blackburn Rovers U23
23 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2017
17/18 — Blackburn Rovers, Blackburn Rovers U23
24 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 5 competitions
Jan 2017
Transfer: Blackburn U23 → Blackburn
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2016
16/17 — Blackburn Rovers, Blackburn Rovers U23
21 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2015
15/16 — Blackburn Rovers U18, Blackburn Rovers U21
23 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2015
Transfer: Blackburn U18 → Blackburn U21
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2014
14/15 — Blackburn Rovers U21
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Minutes played by club
Chorley FC
35.3%
Marine FC
0.0%
Mansfield Town
21.4%
Blackburn Rovers
0.0%
Blackburn Rovers U23
43.3%
Blackburn Rovers U18
0.0%
Blackburn Rovers U21
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley FC | 4 | 20/21 | 23/24 | 87 | 7 | 0 | 2,154 |
| Marine FC | 1 | 23/24 | 23/24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town | 2 | 18/19 | 19/20 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 1,307 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 3 | 16/17 | 18/19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackburn Rovers U23 | 3 | 16/17 | 18/19 | 45 | 2 | 2 | 2,647 |
| Blackburn Rovers U18 | 1 | 15/16 | 15/16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackburn Rovers U21 | 2 | 14/15 | 15/16 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | FA Cup | Marine FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | National League North | Chorley FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | National League North | Chorley FC | 31 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1,628 |
| 21/22 | National League North | Chorley FC | 38 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 526 |
| 21/22 | NL North Play-offs | Chorley FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | Chorley FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | National League North | Chorley FC | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup | Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Trophy | Mansfield Town | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | League Two | Mansfield Town | 18 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,307 |
| 18/19 | EFL Cup | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | League Two | Mansfield Town | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | League Two Play-Offs | Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | EFL Cup | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | EFL Trophy | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | League One | Blackburn Rovers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1,441 |
| 16/17 | Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | EFL Trophy | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,206 |
| 15/16 | FA Youth Cup | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | U21 PL Playoffs | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | Blackburn U18 | Blackburn U21 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2017-01-01 | Blackburn U23 | Blackburn | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-01-31 | Blackburn | Without Club | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-02-04 | Without Club | Mansfield Town | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 20/21 | 2020-09-07 | Mansfield Town | Padiham FC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 20/21 | 2020-11-20 | Padiham FC | Chorley | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-08-26 | Chorley | Marine FC | Loan | 0 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-11-09 | Marine FC | Chorley | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-11-13 | Chorley | Radcliffe | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-08-06 | Radcliffe | Padiham FC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-01 | Padiham FC | Rylands | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-03-04 | Rylands | Padiham FC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Padiham FC | Ashton United | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
No market value history.
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Fisher | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Mahoney | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Doyle | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Hamilton | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Nyambe | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Grayson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sampson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Wharton | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matty Platt | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Travis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Rankin-Costello | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Urwin | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Mansell | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oliver Shenton | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Baines | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Smith | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Blakeman | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Henley | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Ustabasi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Hall | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | National League North | Chorley FC | 6 | 38 |
| 19/20 | League Two | Mansfield Town | 1 | 18 |
| 16/17 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 1 | 16 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 2 | 19 |
| 17/18 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 1 | 17 |
| 16/17 | Premier League 2 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 1 | 16 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 2023-11-09 | Marine FC | Chorley | Return from loan | — | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-08-26 | Chorley | Marine FC | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Willem Tomlinson's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle United | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 50% |
| Newport County | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 9 | +10 | 60% |
| Crawley Town | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 44% |
| Stevenage FC | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 56% |
| Colchester United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 33% |
| Grimsby Town | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 25% |
| Leyton Orient | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 38% |
| Swindon Town | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 29% |
| Hartlepool United | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 43% |
| Exeter City | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 29% |
| Crewe Alexandra | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 29% |
| Morecambe FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 43% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | Senior debut season | |
| 16/17 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | 31 | 1,628 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 |
| 21/22 | 39 | 526 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 20/21 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | 22 | 1,307 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 |
| 18/19 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | 24 | 1,441 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16/17 | 21 | 1,206 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 |
| 15/16 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
National League North
83 apps
7 G
0 A
U21 PL
63 apps
2 G
4 A
League Two
30 apps
1 G
2 A
FA Cup
8 apps
0 G
0 A
EFL Trophy
6 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Willem Tomlinson
Who is Willem Tomlinson?
Willem Tomlinson is an England professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Ashton United.
How old is Willem Tomlinson?
Willem Tomlinson is 28 years old. He was born on January 27, 1998 in Burnley.
What position does Willem Tomlinson play?
Willem Tomlinson plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Willem Tomlinson play for?
Willem Tomlinson currently plays for Ashton United.
How many career goals has Willem Tomlinson scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Willem Tomlinson has scored 10 goals in 203 appearances.