Josh Barlow (footballer)

Josh Barlow

Personal information
Full name	Joshua Daniel Barlow [1]
Date of birth	(2004-01-19) 19 January 2004 (age 21) [2]
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) [2]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Evesham United FC
Youth career
	Cheltenham Town
	Shrewsbury Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	Shrewsbury Town	1	(0)
2023	Banbury United	10	(0)
2023–2024	Longlevens	8	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:00, 7 March 2024 (UTC)

Joshua Daniel Barlow (born 19 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Longlevens.

Career

Barlow made his professional debut at Shrewsbury Town in May 2022, having previously captained the academy side after joining from Cheltenham Town. ^{[3] [4]} He made his senior debut for the club on 30 August 2022, in a 2–1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 at the New Meadow. ^[5]

In June 2023, Barlow signed for National League North side Banbury United. ^[3] Following ten league appearances for Banbury, Barlow signed for Hellenic League club Longlevens. ^[6]

Style of play

Barlow is a central midfielder who is comfortable in possession, has a good passing range, and a powerful shot. ^[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 20 September 2022

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
Shrewsbury Town	2022–23 [8]	EFL League One	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	4	0
Career total			1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	4	0

References

1. "Joshua Daniel Barlow Player Stats". Full-Time FA. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
2. "Josh Barlow - Midfielder - U18 Team - Shrewsbury Town". www.shrewsburytown.com. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
3. "Josh Barlow becomes Banbury's sixth summer acquisition". Banbury United F.C. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
4. Masi, Joseph (12 May 2022). "Josh Barlow signs first pro deal with Shrewsbury". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
5. Westbury, Ollie (30 August 2022). "EFL Trophy: Shrewsbury 1 Wolves U21's 2 - Report". Express and Star. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
6. "Gloucester City bolster attack with Bristol Manor Farm forward and are interested in midfielder". Severn Sport. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
7. "Josh Barlow signs first professional contract!". www.shrewsburytown.com. 12 May 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
8. "Games played by Josh Barlow in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 June 2022.