Joe Howell (footballer)

Joe Howell
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-11-06) 6 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Chester, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Whitchurch Alport
Youth career
Crewe Alexandra
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Crewe Alexandra 2 (0)
2015 → Rushall Olympic (loan)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 11 October 2016 (UTC)

Joe Howell (born 6 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He was released by League One side Crewe Alexandra in July 2016 and is currently a free agent.

Retirement and post-football career

Through boredom, Howell decided to retire from football in 2018. He since taken up the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Within a year, he won a gold medal in a local competition. Shortly after, he achieved his blue belt.

Personal life

Since retiring from football, Howell has never been happier. He is a simple man, who enjoys the small things in life.

Playing career

Howell graduated through the Academy at Crewe Alexandra and recovered from a broken foot in December 2014 to sign a two-year professional contract in May 2015.[1][2] He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Rushall Olympic on loan in November 2015.[3] He made his debut for Crewe in the Football League on 26 January 2016, coming on for Brad Inman 80 minutes into a 0–0 draw with Bury at Gigg Lane.[4]

Style of play

Howell can play across the midfield or as a winger.[5]

Statistics

As of 7 February 2016.
Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[6] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2015–16[7] Crewe Alexandra League One 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Notes

References

  1. ^ Sharpe, Rich (22 June 2015). "Joe Howell keen to put injury 'nightmare' behind him". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. ^ Sharpe, Rich (8 May 2015). "Joe Howell signs professional terms with the club". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  3. ^ Sharpe, Rich (13 November 2015). "Joe Howell joins Evo-Stik Northern Premier side Rushall Olympic on loan". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Crewe Alexandra remain deep in League One relegation trouble despite a spirited goalless draw at Bury". BBC Sport. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  5. ^ Sharpe, Rich (15 January 2016). "Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis says midfielder Joe Howell deserving of squad number". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  6. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  7. ^ "Games played by Joe Howell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.