Aston Villa’s star striker, Ollie Watkins, is aiming to be crowned the Premier League Player of the Season, and he’s getting some unexpected support from the pop realm – the Swifties! That’s right, Taylor Swift’s die-hard fans are being called upon to rally behind Watkins in his quest for this prestigious soccer accolade.
Watkins has had an outstanding season, scoring 19 goals and providing 12 assists in 35 appearances. It all started when a Villa fan and self-proclaimed Swiftie took to social media to urge Taylor’s fans to back the footballer. The tweet emphasized Watkins’ admiration for the pop superstar, even revealing that he listens to her new album, #TTPD, every morning.
Adding more glitz to this star-studded campaign, Watkins’ girlfriend, Ellie Alderson, joined in by retweeting the post and amplifying the call for Swiftie support.
Villa’s current position puts them in contention for a spot in the Champions League, as they comfortably sit in fourth place, seven points ahead of Tottenham. However, the road to Player of the Season won’t be easy for Watkins. He faces tough competition from heavy hitters like Phil Foden and last year’s winner, Erling Haaland from Manchester City, as well as Arsenal’s dynamic duo Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. Let’s not forget Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, all vying for the same honor.
Taylor Swift fans have proven their impact extends beyond music charts. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Swifties have ventured into the sports arena. Last year, they dramatically influenced the 2023 Golden Boy Web award, propelling Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham to victory after a competitor from Barcelona publicly expressed dislike for Swift’s music. Bellingham’s votes skyrocketed from 30% to an overwhelming 89% thanks to the Swifties’ intervention.
As the Premier League season draws to a close, all eyes will be on whether the Swifties can make history once again and help Watkins secure the Player of the Season title.
