Josh Wakefield

Joshua John Christopher Wakefield (born 6 November 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Weymouth.

Josh Wakefield
Personal information
Full name Joshua John Christopher Wakefield[1]
Date of birth (1993-11-06) 6 November 1993[1]
Place of birth Frimley,[1] England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Weymouth
Youth career
2010–2012 Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2016 Bournemouth 3 (0)
2011 → Wimborne Town (loan) 1 (0)
2012 → Hamworthy United (loan) 4 (0)
2012–2013 → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 0 (0)
2013 → Dorchester Town (loan) 10 (2)
2014 → Welling United (loan) 18 (1)
2014 → Torquay United (loan) 10 (1)
2015 → Bristol Rovers (loan) 0 (0)
2015 → Yeovil Town (loan) 5 (0)
2016 → Walsall (loan) 0 (0)
2016–2017 Aldershot Town 17 (0)
2017 Poole Town 5 (0)
2017– Weymouth 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:48, 15 February 2017 (UTC)

Career

Wakefield started his career in local football in Shanklin, he then moved to Bournemouth and started a two-year apprenticeship in the summer of 2010.[2] In November 2011, Wakefield joined Wimborne Town along with Billy Maybury on a one-month work experience deal.[3] In January 2012, he was again sent out on loan, joining Hamworthy United. He made his debut for the Hammers in a 4–0 defeat to Moneyfields.[4] In April 2012, Wakefield was offered his first professional contract, on a one-year deal.[5] On 30 April 2012, he was drafted into first team duty, making his debut in a 1–1 draw with Scunthorpe United, coming on as a substitute for Donal McDermott in the second half.[6]

On 18 August 2015, Wakefield joined League Two side Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal,[7] and made his debut that evening against York City.[8]

On 25 February 2016, Wakefield joined League One side Walsall on loan until the end of the season.[9]

On 24 May 2016 Wakefield was released by Bournemouth.

On 4 August 2016, Wakefield joined National League side Aldershot Town on a one-year deal.[10]

On 21 December 2016, Wakefield was released from Aldershot Town by manager Gary Waddock at the end of his contract in January 2017.[11]

On 23 January 2017, Wakefield signed for National League South side Poole Town.[12]

In July 2017, Wakefield joined Southern League Premier Division club Weymouth on a one-year contract.[13]

Career statistics
As of match played 18 February 2017.[14][15]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bournemouth 2011–12[16] League One 2000000020
2012–13[17] League One 1000100020
2013–14[18] Championship 000000—00
Total 3000100040
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 2012–13[17] League Two 0000000000
Dorchester Town (loan) 2013–14[19] Conference South 10210—1[lower-alpha 1]0122
Welling United (loan) 2013–14[20] Conference Premier 18100—00181
Torquay United (loan) 2014–15[21] Conference Premier 10110—00111
Bristol Rovers (loan) 2014–15[22] Conference Premier 0000—0000
Yeovil Town (loan) 2015–16[23] League Two 5000000050
Walsall (loan) 2015–16[24] League One 0000000000
Aldershot Town 2016–17[25] National League 17010—00180
Poole Town 2016–17 National League South 50——0050
Career total 684301010734
  1. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References
  1. "Josh Wakefield". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  2. "Cherries: Top trio set to join the pro ranks". Bournemouth Echo. 22 April 2012.
  3. "Loan update: Maybury & Wakefield make Wimborne switch". AFCB. 21 November 2011.
  4. "MONEYFIELDS 4 HAMWORTHY UNITED 0". Hamworthy United. 12 January 2012.
  5. "Cherries offer contracts to youth team stars". AFCB. 13 April 2012.
  6. "Wakefield: A fantastic surprise". AFCB. 30 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  7. "Josh Wakefield joins the Glovers from AFC Bournemouth". Yeovil Town F.C. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  8. "York City 1–0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
  9. "Walsall sign midfielder Josh Wakefield from Bournemouth on loan". Sky Sports. 25 February 2016.
  10. "Wakefield Joins The Shots". Aldershot Town F.C. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  11. "Shots Release Three". Aldershot Town FC. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  12. "Non-league: Ex-Cherries midfielder Josh Wakefield joins Poole Town". Bournemouth Echo. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  13. "Terras: Molesley's delight as Josh Wakefield joins Weymouth". Dorset Echo. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  14. "Dunford destroys Dorchester's dream". Dorchester Town. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  15. "Dorchester crash out of FA Cup". Dorchester Town. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  16. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  17. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  18. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  19. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2013/2014 for DT". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  20. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2013/2014 for WU". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  21. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2014/2015 for TU". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  22. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2014/2015 for BR". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  23. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2015/2016 for YT". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  24. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2015/2016 for W". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  25. "Games played by Josh Wakefield in 2014/2015 for AT". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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