Oliver Scarles


Oliver James Scarles is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club West Ham [United F.C.|West Ham United].

Club career

From Bromley, South East London, Scarles attended the Trinity School in Croydon. Scarles was with West Ham at under-8 level and rejoined after playing with Chelsea from under 9 to under-12s before Chelsea released him. In June 2022 Scarles signed a scholarship contract with West Ham.
Scarles was named in the starting eleven for his senior debut for West Ham United on 3 November 2022 in the UEFA Europa Conference League against FCSB. West Ham won the game 3–0 with West Ham manager, David Moyes describing Scarles debut game as "exceptional".
Scarles was a member of the team which won the 2023 FA Youth Cup defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023.
He made his Premier League debut for West Ham as a second-half substitute away at AFC Bournemouth in a 1–1 draw on 16 December 2024.

International career

Scarles has played for the England national under-17 football team, making his debut in September 2021.
On 22 March 2023, Scarles made his England U18 debut during a 2–1 win over Croatia in Medulin.
On 21 March 2025, Scarles debuted for the England U20s during a 1–1 draw with Portugal.
On 24 March 2025, Scarles played in the final 22 minutes as a substitute for the England U20s against Switzerland national under-21 football team leading to a 2-2 draw.

Honours

West Ham United U18

Individual awards