Where are they now? Wolves’ 2017/18 promotion winners | OneFootball

Wolves’ 2017/18 champions were among the EFL’s most dominant and, with the club set for a return to the Championship next season, their stories still resonate. ExpressAndStar.com notes that Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad blended emerging talent with shrewd signings.

John Ruddy stayed as Rui Patricio’s deputy, then Birmingham City, and is now third-choice at Newcastle United. Will Norris is with Wycombe Wanderers, and Harry Burgoyne is back at Shrewsbury as a goalkeeper coach aged 29.

Matt Doherty returned to Wolves after Tottenham and Atletico Madrid. Conor Coady, captain and defensive fulcrum, now plays for Charlton Athletic after spells with Everton, Leicester and Wrexham.

Ryan Bennett has retired, while Willy Boly is at Nottingham Forest without a league minute this season. Barry Douglas has retired, Danny Batth is at Derby County, Roderick Miranda captains Melbourne Victory, Ruben Vinagre plays for Legia Warsaw and Oskar Buur is at Lyngby.

Ruben Neves became a modern Wolves figurehead before joining Al-Hilal in 2023, now aged 29. Romain Saiss is at Al Sadd, Alfred N’Diaye retired in 2024, and Morgan Gibbs-White is an England international at Nottingham Forest, likely to captain them in the Europa League semi-finals against Aston Villa.

Diogo Jota moved to Liverpool and won trophies, then in 2025 was tragically killed in a car crash. Helder Costa is unattached after a stint in China, Ivan Cavaleiro is at FC Zurich, Benik Afobe plays for Al-Arabi, and Rafa Mir is on loan at Elche and under investigation for separate alleged offences.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com