Joe Ward (footballer, born 1995)
Joseph Henry Ward (born 22 August 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Derby County.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Henry Ward[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Chelmsford, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.67 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Derby County | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2013 | Chelmsford City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | Chelmsford City | 63 | (8) |
| 2013 | → Stanway Rovers (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Lincoln City (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Woking | 27 | (6) |
| 2018–2023 | Peterborough United | 202 | (18) |
| 2023– | Derby County | 5 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | England C | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:48, 14 November 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:00, 13 January 2018 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Chelmsford City edit
After initially featuring for the Chelmsford City youth sides whilst on a BTEC scholarship scheme, Ward made his debut for the club during their 6–0 home victory over Farnborough in the 2012–13 campaign at the age of 16.[3] On 30 November 2013, Ward scored on his first start for Chelmsford City, once again against Farnborough, in a 3–1 win.[4] On 23 April 2014, Ward scored the goal to save Chelmsford City from relegation from the Conference South in a 1–0 win over Gosport Borough.[5] In his final campaign at Chelmsford, Ward netted eleven times, including six goals during their impressive FA Cup run,[6] in which they reached the fourth qualifying round before being knocked out by Barnet.
In 2013 he spent time on loan with Stanway Rovers, making six league appearances.[7]
Brighton & Hove Albion edit
Following trials with both West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion in summer 2015,[8] Brighton & Hove Albion signed Ward on a development contract on 3 June 2015.[9]
After failing to break through into the first-team squad, Ward was sent out on loan to National League side Lincoln City on a one-month basis in January 2017.[10] A day later, he made his debut during Lincoln's FA Trophy second-round victory over Gateshead, playing the entire 90 minutes in the 3–1 triumph.[11] In the following round, Ward netted twice during Lincoln's 3–1 away victory against Welling United.[12] Six days later, Ward's loan spell was extended for a further two months following some impressive form, especially in their FA Trophy campaign.[13]
Woking edit
On 21 June 2017, Ward signed for National League club Woking on a two-year deal following his release from Brighton & Hove Albion.[14]
On the opening day of the 2017–18 campaign, Ward netted in Woking's 2–1 home victory over Gateshead, sealing the winner in the 44th minute.[15] Ward went onto net five more times during their league campaign, including goals against Torquay United, Macclesfield Town, Maidstone United, AFC Fylde and Dover Athletic.[16] Following this impressive form, Ward received his first call-up to the England C squad, in which he featured for 45 minutes during their 4–0 International Challenge Trophy final defeat against Slovakia U23s.[17] During Woking's impressive FA Cup run, Ward netted the Cards' equaliser in their second round tie against League One side Peterborough United.[18]
Peterborough United edit
On 10 January 2018, Ward joined League One side Peterborough United following his impressive performances against them, on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[19] Three days later, Ward made his debut for Peterborough, as well as his Football League debut, in a 0–0 draw with Wigan Athletic, replacing Michael Doughty in the 68th minute.[20] Following an impressive 2020–21 season, Ward was named in the 2020–21 EFL League One Team of the Season at the league's annual awards ceremony.[21]
He was offered a new three-year contract at the end of the 2022–23 season.[22]
Derby County edit
In June 2023 it was announced that he would sign for Derby County on 1 July 2023, on a three-year contract.[23] Ward made his Derby debut in a 2–1 defeat to Wigan Athletic on 5 August 2023.[24] Ward impressed with his performances in a difficult to the 2023–24 season for Derby,[25] however Ward picked up a heel injury in Derby's match against Oxford United on 15 August 2023[26] which ruled him out of action for eight weeks.[27][28]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 14 November 2023.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelmsford City | 2012–13[29] | Conference South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013–14[29] | Conference South | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 26 | 3 | ||
| 2014–15[29] | Conference South | 37 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 44 | 11 | ||
| Total | 63 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 14 | ||
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2016–17[29] | National League | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
| Woking | 2017–18[29] | National League | 27 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | name=FAT | 0 | 34 | 7 | |
| Peterborough United | 2017–18[30] | League One | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018–19[31] | League One | 43 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 52 | 5 | |
| 2019–20[32] | League One | 28 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 2 | 36 | 5 | |
| 2020–21[33] | League One | 37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[d] | 0 | 40 | 5 | |
| 2021–22[34] | Championship | 38 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | |
| 2022–23[35] | League One | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[e] | 1 | 45 | 7 | |
| Total | 202 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 232 | 23 | ||
| Derby County | 2023–24[36] | League One | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Career total | 299 | 32 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 353 | 47 | ||
Honours edit
Individual
References edit
- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "Joe Ward - Midfielder - First Team Profiles - Peterborough United". Peterborough United F.C. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Chelmsford City vs. Farnborough". Soccerway. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Chelmsford City 3 'Boro 1". Farnborough F.C. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Chelmsford City secure safety with Gosport Borough win". Essex Chronicle. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Joe Ward Profile". Aylesbury United FC. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ @StanwayRovers (30 April 2018). "@JS2017JS 0" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Brighton take Chelmsford City winger Joe Ward on trial". Essex Chronicle. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Ward joins Development squad". Brighton & Hove Albion. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Joe Ward: Lincoln City sign Brighton & Hove Albion winger on loan". BBC Sport. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Gateshead vs. Lincoln City". Soccerway. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Welling United vs. Lincoln City". Soccerway. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Joe Ward: Brighton & Hove Albion winger extends Lincoln City loan". BBC Sport. 10 February 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Cards sign former Brighton winger". Woking F.C. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Woking vs. Gateshead". Soccerway. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "J. Ward". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "England C lose International Challenge Trophy Final by 4-0 against Slovakia U21s". The FA. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Woking vs. Peterborough United". Soccerway. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Posh Secure Signing Of Highly-Rated Winger". Peterborough United Official Site. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Wigan Athletic vs. Peterborough United". Soccerway. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Football Manager EFL Team of the Season line-ups announced". EFL.com. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ "Posh Confirm Number Of Players Available For Transfer". www.theposh.com. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Derby sign winger Ward from Peterborough" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Derby 1 – 2 Wigan". BBC Sport. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "All of Derby County's summer signings (Ranked)". Football League World. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Paul Warne: Derby County 'not a top-three team', says boss". BBC Sport. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "The Derby County transfer that needs to happen and the change Paul Warne must make". Derby Evening Telegraph. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Ward, Waghorn, Elder - Derby County injury news and return dates ahead of Shrewsbury". Derby Evening Telegraph. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Joe Ward at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Ward in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
External links edit
- Joe Ward at Soccerbase
- Joseph Ward at Soccerway