Profile: Wes Foderingham
Your scouting report on our new signing
Age: 33
Nationality: English
Position: Goalkeeper
Transfer fee: Free
Foderingham: "It feels brilliant to be a Hammer. The club has gone from strength to strength and I think I’m joining at a very, very good time. It’s a positive time for the club"
BBC Sport
Formative Years
Foderingham embarked on his footballing journey at Fulham. His first taste of competitive action came in 2009 on loan at Bromley, a non-league outfit competing in the Conference South.
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Crystal Palace
In August 2010, Foderingham's signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace. However, with his path to the first team blocked, he went on a series of loan stints, back Bromley along with Boreham Wood, and Histon.
Swindon Town
In October 2011, Foderingham joined Swindon Town on loan, initially as a temporary solution to cover for an injured goalkeeper. However, he conceded a mere six goals in 15 appearances while amassing nine clean sheets.
Swindon Town made his move permanent in January 2012. Foderingham played a pivotal role in Swindon Town's triumphant 2011-12 campaign, which saw them clinch the League Two title.
Foderingham earned him recognition as a member of the 2012-13 PFA Team of the Year for League One and the Football League Two Golden Glove award for both the 2011-12 season and the month of April 2012.
Rangers
In July 2015, Foderingham secured a three-year contract with Rangers. He established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper and played a pivotal role in the club's successful Scottish Championship campaign. However, the arrival of Allan McGregor in 2018 saw Foderingham's role shift to that of a dependable understudy.
Sheffield United
In July 2020, Foderingham joined Sheffield United on a three-year contract. Initially serving as a backup option, he established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper for the 2021-22 season. He played a pivotal role in Sheffield United's successful promotion campaign back to the Premier League in 2022-23, amassing an impressive 18 clean sheets in 44 appearances.
Foderingham's Premier League debut was marred racist abuse aimed at him following a defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and a record 8-0 home loss to Newcastle United.
Internationals
Foderingham has represented England in the Under-16, Under-17, and Under-19 national teams.
West Ham United
In June 2024, West Ham United, who secured his services on a two-year contract, bring with him a wealth of experience.
Career Overview
Fulham (Youth) 2000-2010
Matches: N/A
Bromley (Loan) 2010
Matches: 9
Crystal Palace 2010-2012
Matches: 0
Boreham Wood (Loan) 2010-2011
Matches: 9
Histon (Loan) 2011
Matches: 9
Swindon Town (Loan) 2011-2012
Matches: 15
Swindon Town 2012-2015
Matches: 191
Rangers 2015-2020
Matches: 143
Sheffield United 2020-2024
Matches: 111
West Ham United 2024-Present
Honours as a Player