Joseph Forde

Joseph Forde

Personal information
Full name	Joseph Aidan Forde[1]
Date of birth	(2003-12-28) 28 December 2003 (age 20)
Place of birth	Perth, Australia
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Waterford
Number	36
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	2	(0)
International career^‡
2022–	Australia U-20	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 April 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 for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford, having previously played for his hometown club Perth Glory.

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]

Personal life

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

External links

• Joseph Forde at Soccerway