Owen Otasowie is yet another North American coming into Wolverhampton first team- and for that matter all over the UK, and the rest of the Europe’s top football leagues. Born in America, he lived there until he was almost into his teens then his life took a sharp turn and he left to live with his Aunt in England because of family problems. Soon after he arrived Owen began to sneak out of bedroom window at all hours to go to his first love, playing cage football in Peckham.
After joining and playing for the Wolves’ academy throughout his teens, on January 1st, 2020 he made signed his first team contract with Wolves’ first team at only 18 years old. Soon after that he made debut in the Premier League and marked his debut with a headed assist on a Daniel Podence goal.
Although he has played less than a thousand minutes since he inked his first team contract, his physicality and cool demeanor has impressed in his time on the pitch. The physical central midfielder was so impressive in his limited appearances for Wolves he gained his first cap for the USMNT in November of 2020. The fact that there is any doubt a Premier League player would be in the squad for the USMNT speaks volumes about the growth of soccer talent in the USA.
Musa, Adams, Mckinnie, all American central midfielders with big European clubs, it is no wonder Otasowie has just made his debut less than a year ago. Although there are so many talented players at his position with the national team, there is no question at his young age that he has not reached his full potential yet. Especially when we are talking about 2026, he will certainly be one to watch for the USMNT in the World Cups to come.