Wes Foderingham

Wesley Andrew Foderingham (born 14 January 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol. He is a former England U19 international.

Foderingham was with Fulham and Crystal Palace as a young player, but did not make a league appearance for either club. After playing on loan for a number of non-league clubs, he signed for Swindon Town and made over 160 appearances in the Football League for the Wiltshire club. In July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with Scottish club Rangers upon being released by Swindon Town.

Club career Early career Foderingham was born in Hammersmith, London. He started with Fulham in their youth squad before moving on loan to Bromley. After being released by Fulham, Foderingham signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace in August 2010, before going on loan with Histon in March 2011.

Swindon Town

In October 2011 Foderingham signed on loan with League Two side Swindon Town until January 2012 to cover for injured keeper Phil Smith, making his debut on 15 October 2011 against Accrington Stanley. During his time on loan in 15 games for Swindon, Foderingham conceded just six goals and kept nine clean sheets. Foderingham would keep a total of 24 clean sheets across all competitions and lose just four of his 33 league games as Swindon won the 2011–12 League Two title. However, in the following game against Preston North End, he was substituted for Leigh Bedwell after 21 minutes with Swindon two goals down. Foderingham reacted angrily to his substitution, kicking a water bottle as he left the pitch, before storming down the tunnel. Foderingham later issued an apology, which was accepted by Di Canio.

Foderingham was released by Swindon Town at the end of the 2014–15 season upon the expiry of his contract.

Rangers On 3 July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with then Scottish Championship club Rangers. He made his debut for the Ibrox club in a 6–2 win against Hibernian in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup and was Rangers' first choice goalkeeper ahead of Cammy Bell under new Rangers manager Mark Warburton. On 19 July 2016, Foderingham extended his contract with Rangers for another year until 2019. In July 2018, under new Manager Steven Gerrard, Foderingham became second-choice goalkeeper largely due to the return of Allan McGregor to the Rangers team after a six-year absence. Foderingham made his first appearance of the season for Rangers in a 3–1 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish League Cup. On 19 May 2020 it was announced that he would leave Rangers at the end of May when his contract ended.

Sheffield United

Foderingham joined Premier League club Sheffield United on 17 July 2020 on a three-year contract. During the 2021/2022 season, under manager Paul Heckingbottom, Foderingham established himself as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.

In the 2022–2023 season Foderingham kept 18 clean sheets in 44 games as Sheffield United secured promotion back to the Premier League. The following week he was in goal for Sheffield United's record defeat, an 8–0 home loss to Newcastle United. The win also matched Newcastle's record Premier League win.

Foderingham was released by Sheffield United at the end of the 2023–24 season.

West Ham United On 26 June 2024, Premier League club West Ham United announced the signing of Foderingham for a free transfer and on a two-year contract.

Aris Limassol On 9 September 2025, Foderingham joined Cypriot First Division club Aris Limassol.

International career Foderingham has represented England at various levels including England U19s.

He is eligible to represent Jamaica through his father.

Personal life Born in England, Foderingham is of Barbados and English descent. He is a supporter of Newcastle United.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Fulham 2009–10 Premier League

Bromley (loan) 2009–10 Conference South

2010–11 Championship

2011–12 Championship

Bromley (loan) 2010–11 Conference South

Boreham Wood (loan) 2010–11 Conference South

Histon (loan) 2010–11 League One

2013–14 League One

2014–15 League One

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2015–16 Scottish Championship

2016–17 Scottish Premiership

2017–18 Scottish Premiership

2018–19 Scottish Premiership

2019–20 Scottish Premiership

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2020–21 Premier League

2021–22 Championship

2022–23 Championship

2023–24 Premier League

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Rangers Scottish Championship: 2015–16 Scottish Challenge Cup: 2015–16

Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League One Football League Two Golden Glove (Yearly): 2011–12 Premier League Save of the Month: December 2023 Football League Two Golden Glove (Monthly): April 2012