Zac Ashworth

Zachary Ashworth (born 6 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Blackpool. He is a Wales under-21 international.

West Bromwich Albion
Ashworth joined West Bromwich Albion's academy aged 10. He signed a two-year professional contract with the club in July 2021. He made his senior debut coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 8 January 2022. He made his league debut for the club on 30 April 2022 as a half-time substitute for the injured Conor Townsend in the 1–0 win at Reading. On 6 July 2022, Ashworth then signed a new three-year contract with West Bromwich Albion, keeping him at the club until 2025.

On 17 January 2023, Ashworth joined League One club Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.

On 20 July 2023, Ashworth joined League One club Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan. He scored on his debut for Bolton in a 1–0 win over Barrow in the EFL Cup on 8 August 2023.

Blackpool
On 27 June 2024, Blackpool announced the signing of Ashworth, on a three-year deal from West Bromwich Albion, for an undisclosed fee.

International career
Ashworth was called up to the Wales under-21 squad in March 2022 for the 2023 European under-21 Championship qualifying matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria.

Personal life
He is the son of former West Bromwich Albion and current Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth. He grew up as a West Bromwich Albion supporter.

Honours
West Bromwich Albion U23


 * Premier League Cup: 2021–22