Joe Howell (footballer)
Joe Howell (born 6 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He was released by League One side Crewe Alexandra in July 2016 and is currently a free agent.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Chester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Whitchurch Alport | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Crewe Alexandra | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Crewe Alexandra | 2 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Rushall Olympic (loan) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 11 October 2016 (UTC) | |||
Retirement and post-football career
Through boredom, Howell decided to retire from football in 2018. He since taken up the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Within a year, he won a gold medal in a local competition. Shortly after, he achieved his blue belt.
Personal life
Since retiring from football, Howell has never been happier. He is a simple man, who enjoys the small things in life.
Playing career
Howell graduated through the Academy at Crewe Alexandra and recovered from a broken foot in December 2014 to sign a two-year professional contract in May 2015.[1][2] He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Rushall Olympic on loan in November 2015.[3] He made his debut for Crewe in the Football League on 26 January 2016, coming on for Brad Inman 80 minutes into a 0–0 draw with Bury at Gigg Lane.[4]
Style of play
Howell can play across the midfield or as a winger.[5]
Statistics
- As of 7 February 2016.
| Season | Club | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[6] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2015–16[7] | Crewe Alexandra | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
- Notes
- Statistics for Rushall Olympic not known.
References
- ^ Sharpe, Rich (22 June 2015). "Joe Howell keen to put injury 'nightmare' behind him". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ Sharpe, Rich (8 May 2015). "Joe Howell signs professional terms with the club". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ Sharpe, Rich (13 November 2015). "Joe Howell joins Evo-Stik Northern Premier side Rushall Olympic on loan". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra remain deep in League One relegation trouble despite a spirited goalless draw at Bury". BBC Sport. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ Sharpe, Rich (15 January 2016). "Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis says midfielder Joe Howell deserving of squad number". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Howell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
External links
- Joe Howell at Soccerbase