Joel Thompson (footballer)

Joel Thompson
Personal information
Full name Joel Peter Thompson[1]
Date of birth (2005-07-25) 25 July 2005 (age 19)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Aveley
(on loan from Colchester United)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Crusaders 6 (0)
2022–2024 Nottingham Forest 0 (0)
2024– Colchester United 0 (0)
2024– → Aveley (loan) 2 (0)
International career
Northern Ireland U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:43, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

Joel Peter Thompson (born 25 July 2005) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for Aveley on loan from Colchester United as a midfielder.

Club career

Thompson began his career with Crusaders, making his debut in May 2021,[2] at the age of 15.[3] After 6 NIFL Premiership appearances for the club,[2] he signed for Nottingham Forest in July 2022.[4][5][6] He suffered a broken leg whilst with the club.[7]

After being released by Forest in September 2024,[2][8] Thompson signed for Colchester United later that month.[9][10]

In November 2024, Thompson joined National League South side Aveley on loan.[11]

International career

Thompson is a Northern Ireland under-19 international.[3][12]

Career statistics

As of 27 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Crusaders 2020–21[1] NIFL Premiership 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2021–22[1] NIFL Premiership 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Nottingham Forest 2022–23[13] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[14] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Colchester United 2024–25[15] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aveley 2024–25[1] National League South 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0

References

  1. ^ a b c d Joel Thompson at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Former Irish League youngster departs Nottingham Forest to 'pursue opportunities elsewhere'".
  3. ^ a b "Northern Ireland U19 star says Irish League education with Crusaders helped set him up for Nottingham Forest move ahead of Seaview return".
  4. ^ Fullerton, Darren (4 July 2022). "Nottingham Forest snap up Crusaders teenager Joel Thompson". Belfast Live.
  5. ^ "Northern Ireland teen Joel Thompson: 'I'm living my dream after leaving Crusaders for Nottingham Forest'". 9 July 2022 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  6. ^ Pawley, Luke (6 July 2022). "Nottingham Forest beat Premier League rivals to 'snap up' wonderkid Thompson". Nottinghamshire Live.
  7. ^ "Injury hell has made me stronger, says Northern Ireland U19s' Joel Thompson". 6 June 2024 – via www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Forest cut loose Thompson - TribalFootball.com". www.tribalfootball.com.
  9. ^ "Joel Thompson: Ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder joins Colchester United". BBC Sport. 4 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Colchester United sign Nottingham Forest midfielder on short-term deal". Gazette. 4 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Joel Thompson Joins On Loan". Aveley F.C. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  12. ^ Crawford, Steven (7 July 2024). "Northern Ireland's Joel Thompson sends out defiant message". Belfast Live.
  13. ^ "Games played by Joel Thompson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Games played by Joel Thompson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Games played by Joel Thompson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.