Joel Thompson (footballer)

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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*
YearsTeamApps(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.

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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
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crusaders 2020–21 [1] NIFL Premiership 1000000010
2021–22 [1] NIFL Premiership5000000050
Career total6000000060
Nottingham Forest 2022–23 [13] Premier League 0000000000
2023–24 [14] Premier League0000000000
Career total0000000000
Colchester United 2024–25 [15] League Two 0000000000
Aveley 2024–25 [1] National League South 2000000020
Career total8000000080

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    References

    1. 1 2 3 4 Joel Thompson at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
    2. 1 2 3 "Former Irish League youngster departs Nottingham Forest to 'pursue opportunities elsewhere'".
    3. 1 2 "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.
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