Joseph Forde

Joseph Forde
Personal information
Full name Joseph Aidan Forde[1]
Date of birth (2003-12-28) 28 December 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Perth, Australia
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Forrestfield United
Perth Glory
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2024 Perth Glory NPL 40 (0)
2021–2024 Perth Glory 17 (0)
2024 Waterford 4 (0)
International career‡
2022– Australia U-20 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022

Joseph Aidan Forde (born 28 December 2003) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender. He began his career with his hometown club Perth Glory, before playing for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford for a season.

Club career

As a junior, Forde played for Forrestfield United, before moving to Perth Glory.[2] He made his professional debut in a FFA Cup playoff match against Melbourne Victory on 24 November 2021.[3]

On 8 January 2024, Forde was granted a mutual termination of his contract by Perth Glory to allow him to take up an opportunity in Europe and he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford.[4][5] On 12 November 2024, it was announced that Forde had been released at the end of the season, after making 4 league appearances during his time with the club.[6]

Personal life

Forde is the grandson of Irish Olympic footballer Hugh Forde and great-nephew of Irish professional footballer Tommy Forde.

References

  1. ^ "AFC U20 Asian Cup Fixtuers & Standings". Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Draw keeps in-form youngsters on course for Semis - Perth Glory". 21 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Perth Glory vs. Melbourne Victory - 24 November 2021 - Soccerway".
  4. ^ Morgan, Gareth (8 January 2024). "Defender Forde departs club by mutual consent". Perth Glory.
  5. ^ "Joseph Forde Is A Blue!". Waterford. 8 January 2024.
  6. ^ https://waterfordfc.ie/2024/11/12/waterford-fc-2024-retained-list/


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