Josef Yarney

Josef Yarney

Personal information
Full name	Josef Charles Yarney [1]
Date of birth	(1997-10-08) 8 October 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) [2]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Macclesfield
Youth career
0000–2017	Everton
2017–2018	Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2019	Newcastle United	0	(0)
2018	→ Morecambe (loan)	21	(0)
2019	→ Chesterfield (loan)	15	(0)
2019–2021	Chesterfield	45	(2)
2021	Weymouth	1	(0)
2021–2022	RoundGlass Punjab	15	(0)
2023	Oldham Athletic	22	(2)
2023–2024	Tranmere Rovers	24	(0)
2024	Hilal Al-Quds Club
2025	Boreham Wood	8	(0)
2025–	Macclesfield	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:03, 7 July 2025 (UTC)

Josef Charles Yarney (born 8 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Macclesfield.

Career

Born in Liverpool, Yarney began his career at Everton, before moving to Newcastle United in July 2017. ^[3] He signed on loan for Morecambe on 11 August 2018, ^[4] making his senior debut later that same day. ^[5] In January 2019 he moved on loan to Chesterfield. ^[6]

After being released by Newcastle at the end of the 2018–19 season, ^[7] in June 2019 it was announced that he would sign permanently for Chesterfield after the expiry of his contract on 30 June 2019. ^[8]

He signed for Weymouth in October 2021. ^[9] In November 2021, he moved to Indian I-League club RoundGlass Punjab. ^{[10] [11]}

On 7 January 2023, Yarney signed for National League side Oldham Athletic on a non-contract basis following a successful trial. ^[12] In February 2023, he signed an 18-month pre-contract agreement with the club. ^{[13] [14]} However, having previously played in India, international clearance regulations meant the contract could not be ratified until the summer, by which point Yarney no longer agreed to the deal. ^{[14] [15]} At the end of the 2022–23 season he was voted the Supporters' Player of the Year. ^[16]

In July 2023 he signed a one-year contract with Tranmere Rovers as a free agent. ^[17] He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season. ^[18]

In October 2024, Yarney signed for West Bank Premier League side Hilal Al-Quds. ^[19]

On 6 February 2025, Yarney returned to England, joining National League South side Boreham Wood. ^[20]

On 7 July 2025, it was announced that Yarney had been signed by National League North side Macclesfield. ^[21]

Career statistics

As of match played 29 March 2024 ^{[2] [22]}

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
Everton	2016–17	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	3 [a]	0	3	0
Newcastle United	2017–18	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 [a]	0	1	0
	2018–19	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
Morecambe (loan)	2018–19	League Two	21	0	0	0	1	0	3 [a]	0	25	0
Chesterfield (loan)	2018–19	National League	15	0	2	0	—		1 [b]	0	18	0
Chesterfield	2019–20	National League	29	1	2	0	—		0	0	31	1
	2020–21	National League	16	1	0	0	—		2 [b]	0	18	1
	Total		45	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	49	2
Weymouth	2021–22	National League	1	0	2	0	—		0	0	3	0
RoundGlass Punjab	2021–22	I-League	15	0	0	0	—		—		15	0
Oldham Athletic	2022–23	National League	22	2	0	0	—		1 [b]	0	23	2
Tranmere Rovers	2023–24	League Two	24	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	28	0
Career total			142	4	6	0	3	0	13	0	165	4

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

Honours

Boreham Wood

• National League South play-offs: 2025 ^[23]

Individual

• Oldham Athletic Supporters' Player of the Year: 2022–23 ^[16]

References

1. "2018/19 Premier League clubs' released lists". Premier League. 7 June 2019. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
2. Josef Yarney at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
3. Andrew Musgrove (17 July 2017). "All you need to know about Newcastle United's latest signing Josef Yarney". ChronicleLive. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
4. "Yarney joins Morecambe on loan". Newcastle United F.C. 11 August 2018. Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
5. "Games played by Josef Yarney in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
6. "Chesterfield sign Newcastle United defender Josef Yarney on loan". Derbyshire Times. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
7. Ryder, Lee (5 June 2019). "Newcastle United announce retained list: 10 players released but Mo Diame may yet sign new deal". nechronicle. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
8. "Chesterfield sign experienced centre-half and three of last season's Spireites". www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
9. "Terras announce two new signings". Dorset Echo. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
10. "Former Chesterfield defender Josef Yarney 'thrilled' to complete surprise move abroad". www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
11. "Josef Yarney signs RoundGlass Punjab FC. Would he be a good fit?". footballexpress.in. 9 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
12. "Defender Yarney joins Latics". Oldham Athletic AFC. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
13. "Latics defender Josef Yarney extends Boundary Park stay". The Oldham Times. 2 February 2023.
14. Geldard, Suzanne (22 June 2023). "Fans' favourite's future at Boundary Park is in doubt". The Oldham Times. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
15. "Fans' forum: Live updates from tonight's event with Latics boss, CEO and captain". The Oldham Times. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
16. "Former Chesterfield defender collects Oldham Athletic award | Derbyshire Times".
17. "Tranmere bring in defender Yarney". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
18. "2023/24 retained and released list". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
19. "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
20. "Welcome, Josef Yarney!". www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
21. https://macclesfieldfc.com/latest-news/josef-yarney-joins-the-silkmen/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLYr-BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmGuydL1fJpsyDvP-Ej29WILvbO3rA6Z47aepz2EJqnrMVxwh7je5Wub6yUB_aem_D85GWryLIhR9qILPvTN_9A
22. Josef Yarney at Soccerbase
23. "Boreham Wood 1–0 Maidstone United: The Wood promoted to National League". BBC Sport. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.