Joe Grey
English footballer (born 2003)
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Joseph Grey (born 4 May 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League club York City.
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Grey warming up for Hartlepool United in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Grey[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 May 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | York City | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011-2012 | Corbridge United FC | ||
| 2013–2019 | Wallsend Boys Club | ||
| 2019–2020 | Cramlington Juniors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2025 | Hartlepool United | 140 | (21) |
| 2025– | York City | 30 | (5) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:07, 24 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
He started his youth career at Cramlington Juniors, before moving to Wallsend Boys Club and then on to Hartlepool United in 2019 where he signed his first professional deal the following year. He was part of the Hartlepool squad that gained promotion to League Two in the 2020–21 season. After making 162 appearances and scoring 25 times, Grey left Hartlepool to sign for National League club York City.
Club career
Hartlepool United
Born in Newcastle upon Tyne,[3] Grey signed for Hartlepool's youth team in 2019 and turned professional a year early due to interest from other clubs.[4] On signing for the club Grey stated, "I'm over the moon to finally get this done, Hartlepool have been great to me and I was excited to be around the first team at different times last season and now during pre season. I want to continue working and get more opportunities when the season starts".[5] He made his league debut in a 4–0 win over Maidenhead United.[6] Grey got his first senior goal in a 6–0 thrashing of Northern Premier League team Ilkeston Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.[7] Grey's first league goal came in a 2–1 defeat to Eastleigh.[8] He was part of the Hartlepool United squad that gained promotion to League Two in the 2020–21 season.[9][10]
On 8 January 2022, Grey scored the winner in a 2–1 win over Championship team Blackpool as a substitute in the third round of the FA Cup.[11] It was his first goal of the season. On 25 January 2022, Grey scored again as Hartlepool reached the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy after defeating Charlton Athletic on penalties.[12] He also scored the opening goal against Rotherham United in the following round, however Hartlepool lost on penalties.[13]
On 23 June 2022, Grey signed a new three-year deal with Hartlepool.[14] He scored on his 100th Hartlepool appearance in a home defeat to Oldham Athletic in December 2023.[15] He finished the 2023–24 season with 13 goals in total.[16] In the 2024–25 season, he made 41 appearances in all competitions scoring 6 times.[10] At the end of the campaign Grey was offered a new deal.[17] However, he departed having made 162 appearances in total for Hartlepool, scoring 25 times.[10]
York City
On 15 July 2025, it was announced that Grey had signed for National League club York City on a permanent deal with the fee to be set by a tribunal.[17] In November 2025, Grey scored his first career hat-trick in a 5–1 win against Aldershot Town.[18]
Style of play
Grey can play as either a winger or as a striker.[19] In his first season playing in the Football League, Grey predominately played as a winger.[20] He has been praised for his work ethic, speed, and skill.[21]
Career statistics
- As of match played 24 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hartlepool United | 2020–21[10] | National League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| 2021–22[22] | League Two | 28 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5[b] | 2 | 37 | 4 | |
| 2022–23[23] | League Two | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[10] | National League | 43 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 46 | 13 | |
| 2024–25[10] | National League | 39 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 6 | |
| Total | 140 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 162 | 25 | ||
| York City | 2025–26[10] | National League | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 5 |
| Career total | 170 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 194 | 30 | ||
- Appearances in EFL Trophy