Owen Rhys Evans (born 28 November 1996) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Altrincham.
Club career Wigan Athletic On 12 February 2016, Evans joined Witton Albion on a month-long loan.
Evans made his professional debut for Wigan in a 2–1 victory against Blackpool in the second round of the 2017–18 EFL Cup.
On 3 January 2018, Evans joined National League club Sutton United on loan.
In June 2019, Evans signed a new two-year contract with the club. On 25 July 2019, Evans went out on loan again, this time joining League Two side Macclesfield Town on a season-long loan deal.
After his spell at Macclesfield was cut short, Evans signed for Cheltenham Town on 9 January 2020 on loan for the rest of the 2019–20 season.
He joined Cheltenham permanently on a two-year contract in June 2021.
Walsall In June 2022 Evans signed for Walsall on a two-year contract, for an undisclosed fee.
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Walsall confirmed that Evans would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.
Return to Cheltenham Town On 3 July 2024, Evans returned to League Two side Cheltenham Town ahead of their first season back in the fourth tier following relegation the previous season, reuniting with manager Michael Flynn whom had brought the goalkeeper to Walsall.
On 2 January 2025, Evans joined National League side Barnet on loan for the remainder of the season.
Barnet Evans joined Barnet on a permanent basis for the 2025-26 season, making a further six appearances for the club.
Altrincham Evans signed for Altrincham on a permanent deal on 1 July 2026.https://altrinchamfc.com/blogs/news/owen-evans-is-signing-number-six
International career Evans was named in Wales Under-21 squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Group 8 matches against Switzerland on 1 September 2017 and Portugal on 5 September 2017.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWigan Athletic2015–16League One00000000002016–17Championship00000000002017–18League One00001000102018–19Championship00000000002019–20Championship00000000002020–21League One1010003Appearances in EFL Trophy050Total1010103060Witton Albion (loan)2015–16Northern Premier League Division One North50———50Rhyl (loan)2016–17Welsh Premier League200103000240North Ferriby United (loan)2016–17National League6000—0060Sutton United (loan)2017–18National League2000—2Appearances in FA Trophy040Macclesfield Town (loan)2019–20League Two240102000270Cheltenham Town (loan)2019–20League Two11000002Appearances in League Two playoffs0130Cheltenham Town2021–22League One270002030320Walsall2022–23League Two4504020205302023–24League Two250100000260Total700502020790Cheltenham Town2024–25League Two110000000110Barnet (loan)2024–25National League180000010190Barnet 2025–26League Two3010002060Career total1980901001502320
Honours Barnet National League: 2024–25
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