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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Aidan Forde[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Free agent | ||
| 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) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022 | |||
Club career
editAs 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
editForde is the grandson of Irish Olympic footballer Hugh Forde and great-nephew of Irish professional footballer Tommy Forde.
References
edit- ^ "AFC U20 Asian Cup Fixtuers & Standings". Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ "Draw keeps in-form youngsters on course for Semis - Perth Glory". 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Perth Glory vs. Melbourne Victory - 24 November 2021 - Soccerway".
- ^ Morgan, Gareth (8 January 2024). "Defender Forde departs club by mutual consent". Perth Glory.
- ^ "Joseph Forde Is A Blue!". Waterford. 8 January 2024.
- ^ https://waterfordfc.ie/2024/11/12/waterford-fc-2024-retained-list/
External links
edit- Joseph Forde at Soccerway
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