Elliot Osborne

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Elliot Osborne

| image =

| image_size =

| caption =

| fullname = Elliot James Osborne{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-released-and-retained-list---2016-17.pdf|page=52|title=EFL Released and Retained List 2016–17 |publisher=English Football League |accessdate=16 July 2018}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|05|16|df=y}}{{cite web |title=Player Details |url=http://www.southportfootballclub.co.uk/players/player-details/?id=2376 |website=SFC FPA |access-date=1 November 2022 |date=9 November 2016}}

| birth_place = Newcastle-under-Lyme, England

| height = {{convert|1.83|m|order=flip}}

| position = Midfielder

| currentclub = Altrincham

| clubnumber = 6

| youthyears1 = 2005–2014

| youthclubs1 = Port Vale

| years1 = 2014–2015

| clubs1 = Newcastle Town

| caps1 =

| goals1 =

| years2 = 2015–2016

| clubs2 = Nantwich Town

| caps2 =

| goals2 =

| years3 = 2016–2018

| clubs3 = Fleetwood Town

| caps3 = 0

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2016

| clubs4 = → Tranmere Rovers (loan)

| caps4 = 3

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2017

| clubs5 = → Stockport County (loan)

| caps5 = 6

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2017–2018

| clubs6 = → Morecambe (loan)

| caps6 = 11

| goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2018

| clubs7 = Southport

| caps7 = 24

| goals7 = 4

| years8 = 2018

| clubs8 = → Stockport County (loan)

| caps8 = 5

| goals8 = 1

| years9 = 2018–2020

| clubs9 = Stockport County

| caps9 = 72

| goals9 = 10

| years10 = 2020–2022

| clubs10 = Stevenage

| caps10 = 40

| goals10 = 2

| years11 = 2022–

| clubs11 = Altrincham

| caps11 = 149

| goals11 = 3

| club-update = 23:45, 15 May 2025 (UTC)

}}

Elliot James Osborne (born 16 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for {{English football updater|Altrinch}} club Altrincham.

Released by Port Vale at the age of 18, he came through non-League teams Newcastle Town and Nantwich Town to turn professional at Fleetwood Town in June 2016. From Fleetwood, he was loaned out to Tranmere Rovers, Stockport County, and Morecambe, before being sold to Southport in February 2018. He joined Stockport County permanently in November 2018 following a second loan spell at the club and helped County to win the 2018–19 National League North title. He signed with Stevenage in July 2020 and moved on to Altrincham in January 2022

Career

=Early career=

After nine years in the Port Vale academy, Osborne was released by the club at 18. He joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Newcastle Town in July 2014.{{Cite news |title=Elliot Osborne |url=http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/elliott-osborne/ |publisher=Nantwich Town F.C. |date=26 February 2015 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} After scoring seven times in 27 appearances for Newcastle Town, Osborne joined Nantwich Town of the Northern Premier League Premier Division on 26 February 2015.{{Cite news |title=Nantwich sign Elliot Osborne |url=http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/nantwich-sign-elliott-osborne/ |publisher=Nantwich Town F.C. |date=26 February 2015 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} The 2015–16 campaign was to serve as Osborne's breakthrough season in terms of attacking output from midfield, scoring 22 times in all competitions.{{cite web|title=2015/16 Player Stats - Nantwich Town FC|url=http://www.nantwichtownfc.co.uk/201516-player-stats/|publisher=Nantwich Town F.C.|accessdate=24 March 2017}}{{cite news

| title = Nantwich midfielder Osborne joins Cod Army

| url = https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2016/june/nantwich-midfielder-osborne-joins-cod-army/

| publisher = Fleetwood Town F.C.

| date = 17 June 2016

| accessdate = 26 August 2020}}

=Fleetwood Town=

His performances for Nantwich during the previous season meant that he had been watched by some EFL clubs. Osborne was made aware that one of those clubs interested in him was Fleetwood Town, playing in League One. He went to visit the club's training facilities. Subsequently, he signed a contract on 17 June 2016. Upon signing, Osborne was placed in the development squad with the opportunity to progress into the first-team set-up. He joined National League club Tranmere Rovers on a 28-day loan deal on 30 September 2016.{{Cite news |title=Osborne Joins On Loan From Fleetwood |url=http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/osborne-joins-on-loan-from-fleetwood-3338333.aspx |publisher=Tranmere Rovers F.C. |date=30 September 2016 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} A day later, Osborne made his Tranmere debut, replacing James Norwood in the 66th minute during a 0–0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge.{{Cite news |title=Dagenham & Redbridge vs. Tranmere Rovers |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/01/england/conference-national/dagenham--redbridge-fc/tranmere-rovers-fc/2265353/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=1 October 2016 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} Osborne made his first Tranmere start in their 1–0 home defeat against Gateshead on 4 October, playing the whole match.{{Cite news |title=Tranmere Rovers vs. Gateshead |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2016/10/04/england/conference-national/tranmere-rovers-fc/gateshead-fc/2265373/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=4 October 2016 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} Upon his return from Tranmere, Osborne made his Fleetwood Town debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Carlisle United on 9 November 2016, in which Fleetwood suffered a 4–2 defeat.{{Cite news |title=Carlisle United vs. Fleetwood Town |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/11/09/england/football-league-trophy/carlisle-united-fc/fleetwood-town-fc/2319442/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=9 November 2016 |accessdate=24 March 2017}}

Having made no further appearances for the Fleetwood first-team, Osborne joined Stockport County of the National League North on a two-month loan deal on 19 January 2017.{{Cite news |title=Elliott Osborne joins Stockport County on short-term loan |url=http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/article/2016-17/elliott-osborne-fleetwood-town-loan-news-3527020.aspx |publisher=Fleetwood Town F.C. |date=19 January 2017 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} Two days later, Osborne made his Stockport debut in their 3–3 draw with Darlington 1883.{{Cite news |title=Stockport County vs. Darlington 1883 |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/01/21/england/conference-n--s/stockport-county-fc/darlington-1883/2265030/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=21 January 2017 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} He scored his first goal for Stockport in a 2–1 victory over FC United of Manchester at Edgeley Park on 18 February; this proved to be his last appearance for the side before he returned to Fleetwood.{{Cite news |title=Stockport County vs. United of Manchester |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/02/18/england/conference-n--s/stockport-county-fc/fc-united-of-manchester/2265073/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=18 February 2017 |accessdate=24 March 2017}} Osborne was loaned out once again, this time joining League Two club Morecambe on a half-season loan on 9 August 2017.{{cite news|title=Elliot Osborne: Morecambe sign midfielder from Fleetwood on loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40880414|accessdate=9 August 2017|website=BBC Sport|date=9 August 2017}} He scored one goal in 13 appearances during the loan spell.

=Southport=

Osborne and Fleetwood teammate Dion Charles were sold to National League North club Southport on 12 January 2018 for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news|title=Dion Charles and Elliot Osborne leave club permanently|url=https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/news/2018/january/dion-charles-and-elliot-osborne-leave-club-permanently/|accessdate=12 March 2018|publisher=Fleetwood Town F.C.|date=12 January 2018|language=en-gb}} Manager Kevin Davies stated that he had been impressed by Osborne's form at Morecambe and consequently wanted to sign him.{{cite news

| title = Transfers – Elliot Osborne completes transfer treble

| url = https://southportfc.net/transfers-elliot-osbourne-completes-transfer-treble/

| publisher = Southport F.C.

| date = 12 January 2018

| accessdate = 26 August 2020}} He scored three goals in 16 appearances for the club in the second half of the 2017–18 season.

=Return to Stockport=

Having made eight appearances and scored one goal during the opening month of the 2018–19 season, Osborne returned to Stockport County on loan on 21 September 2018.{{cite news |title=Loan – Elliot Osborne – Southport Football Club |url=https://southportfc.net/loan-elliot-osborne/ |accessdate=21 September 2018 |publisher=Southport F.C. |date=21 September 2018}} The deal was made permanent on 6 November 2017, signing a two-year deal at the club; manager Jim Gannon said that "I trust that as he matures and develops as a player that it will add to our own growth as a team and club."{{cite news |title=Osborne makes permanent move to County - Stockport County |url=https://www.stockportcounty.com/osborne-makes-permanent-move-to-county/ |accessdate=7 November 2018 |publisher=Stockport County F.C.|date=6 November 2018}} He scored two goals in 37 appearances over the course of the 2018–19 season, helping Stockport to win promotion as champions of National League North.{{cite news |title=National League North: Stockport beat Nuneaton 3–0 to secure title and promotion |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48080276 |accessdate=27 April 2019 |website=BBC Sport |date=27 April 2019}} He scored nine goals in 42 games in the 2019–20 season, the club's first season return in the National League, including a hat-trick in a 5–1 home win over FC Halifax Town.{{cite news |title=Stockport County 5–1 FC Halifax Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50847318 |accessdate=2 July 2020 |website=BBC Sport |date=26 December 2019 |language=en-gb}} He made 79 appearances and scored 11 times during his two-year stay at Stockport.

=Stevenage=

Osborne returned to the Football League when he joined League Two club Stevenage on 1 July 2020.{{cite news

| title = Elliot Osborne: Stevenage sign Stockport County midfielder

| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53247327

| website = BBC Sport

| date = 1 July 2020

| accessdate = 26 August 2020}} On signing Osborne, Stevenage manager Alex Revell said that "he's coming off the back of a couple of hugely successful seasons and will bring goals, a creativity and dynamism that we are all excited to watch". He scored two goals in 30 games during the 2020–21 season, including the only goal of the game at Crawley Town on 16 February; following that game he said that "I've been injured for a few months [an ankle injury required surgery] and I just wanted to do something, either today or whenever, just to make a statement to the gaffer".{{cite news |last1=Metcalfe |first1=Neil |title=Elliot Osborne happy he could make a statement as Stevenage win at Crawley |url=https://www.thecomet.net/sport/stevenage-fc-v-crawley-town-reaction-7382964 |access-date=13 May 2021 |newspaper=The Comet |date=16 February 2021 |language=en-UK}} He fell out of the first-team picture following the appointment of Paul Tisdale as manager in November 2021.

=Altrincham=

On 6 January 2022, Osborne signed for National League side Altrincham; he had worked under manager Phil Parkinson at Nantwich.{{Cite web |url=https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/good-to-see-you-gaffer-elliots-back-with-boss-who-inspired-his-best-ever-season |title=Good to see you, gaffer! Elliot's back with boss who inspired his best ever season |publisher=Altrincham FC |date=6 January 2022 |accessdate=7 January 2022}} He made 23 appearances in the second half of the 2021–22 season and signed a new contract in May 2022.{{cite news |title=National League news - May 2022 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61305730 |access-date=28 May 2022 |work=BBC Sport |date=28 May 2022}} He played 46 games in the 2022–23 campaign, scoring two goals. He made 48 appearances in the 2023–24 season, including in the play-off semi-final defeat to Bromley.{{cite news |title=Bromley 3-1 Altrincham |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68867496 |access-date=14 May 2024 |work=BBC Sport |date=28 April 2024}} He then signed a new contract, with the club writing that his "expansive range of passing, ball retention ability and unrelenting hard work made him a pivotal part of the Alty team".{{cite news |last1=Edgar |first1=Joe |title=Elliot Osborne extends his stay with the Robins |url=https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/new-contract-for-elliot-osborne |access-date=15 May 2025 |work=Altrincham FC |date=25 May 2024 |language=en}} He played 50 matches in the 2024–25 season.

Style of play

After signing Osborne for Southport in January 2018, manager Kevin Davies stated the player "has a fantastic passing range, high energy and an eye for goal, as well as those battling qualities that we need in our team right now".

Career statistics

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|FA Cup !colspan="2"\|EFL Cup !colspan="2"\|Other !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" \|+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="3" valign="center"\|Fleetwood Town \|2016–17{{Soccerbase season\|id=88950\|season=2016\|accessdate=1 January 2017}} \|League One \|0	0	0	0	0	0	1Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy.	0	1	0
2017–18{{Soccerbase season\|id=88950\|season=2017\|accessdate=1 January 2017}} \|League One \|0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
colspan="2"\|Total !0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
rowspan="1" valign="center"\|Tranmere Rovers (loan) \|2016–17 \|National League \|3	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	3	0
rowspan="1" valign="center"\|Stockport County (loan) \|2016–17{{Soccerway\|elliot-osborne/430822}} \|National League North \|6	1	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	colspan="2"\|—	6	1
rowspan="1" valign="center"\|Morecambe (loan) \|2017–18 \|League Two \|11	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	13	1
rowspan="3" valign="center"\|Southport \|2017–18 \|National League North \|16	3	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	16	3
2018–19 \|National League North \|8	1	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	8	1
colspan="2"\|Total !24	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	24	4
rowspan="3" valign="center"\|Stockport County \|2018–19 \|National League North \|29	2	3	0	colspan="2"\|—	5Appearance(s) in FA Trophy.	0	37	2
2019–20 \|National League \|38	9	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	3	0	42	9
colspan="2"\|Total !77	11	4	0	0	0	8	0	79	11
rowspan="3" valign="center"\|Stevenage \|2020–21 \|League Two \|26	2	1	0	1	0	2	0	30	2
2021–22 \|League Two \|14	0	3	0	1	0	3	0	21	0
colspan="2"\|Total !40	2	4	0	2	0	5	0	51	2
rowspan="5" valign="center"\|Altrincham \|2021–22 \|National League \|23	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0	23	0
2022–23 \|National League \|40	2	2	0	colspan="2"\|—	4	0	46	2
2023–24 \|National League \|44	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	32 appearances in FA Trophy and 1 appearance in play-offs.	0	48	0
2024–25 \|National League \|42	1	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	84 appearances in FA Trophy and 4 appearances in National League Cup.	0	50	1
colspan="2"\|Total !149	3	3	0	0	0	15	0	167	3
colspan="3"\|Career totalStatistics for Newcastle Town and Nantwich Town not recorded. !306	22	11	0	2	0	31	1	350	23