Owen Eames

Owen Thomas Eames (born 1 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Derby County.

A youth product of Derby County, Eames made his first team debut in 2026, after signing his first professional contract in 2025.

Career Born in Swadlincote, Eames joined the Derby County's academy in the under-8 age group. He progressed through the age groups in Derby's academy, making his Derby for the under-18s aged 16 in 2023 and the under-21s aged 18 in 2024.

In July 2025, Eames signed his first professional contract at Derby County. In the 2025–26 season, Eames became a regular member of the under-21 team and began training and featuring in more first team training sessions and matchday squads. Derby head coach John Eustace praised Eames' development and ability alongside the first team squad.

On 11 January 2026, Eames made his first-team debut for Derby County in a 3–1 FA Cup third round defeat to Leeds United as a 73rd-minute substitute for Bobby Clark. Eames showed energy in this appearance, winning free kicks for his side and making a 70-yard run to stop a counterattack by Leeds. Later in January, it was announced that Eames had signed a contract extension at Derby with a new expiry date of June 2029. On 30 January 2026, Eames made his league debut for Derby County in a 5–0 Championship win at Bristol City as a 78th-minute substitute for Ben Brereton Díaz, Eames was denied a goal in this match he hit the crossbar in the 86th minute when his goalbound effort was blocked by Robert Dickie. Eames made five appearances for the during his first season in the first team.

Style of play Eames has creative ability with pace and energy which helps him press the opposition. He also been described as an "unselfish" player.

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