Joel Thompson (footballer)
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Full name
Joel Peter Thompson[1]
Date of birth
25 July 2005
Position(s)
Midfielder
Current team
Ballymena United| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joel Peter Thompson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 July 2005 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ballymena United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Crusaders | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Colchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Aveley (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2025 | Finn Harps | 13 | (0) |
| 2025– | Ballymena United | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Northern Ireland U17 | |||
| Northern Ireland U19 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:26, 28 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Joel Peter Thompson (born 25 July 2005) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for Ballymena United as a midfielder.
Thompson began his career with Crusaders, making his debut in May 2021,[2] at the age of 15.[3] After 6 NIFL Premiership appearances for the club,[2] he signed for Nottingham Forest in July 2022.[4][5][6] He suffered a broken leg whilst with the club.[7]
After being released by Forest in September 2024,[2][8] Thompson signed for Colchester United later that month.[9][10]
In November 2024, Thompson joined National League South side Aveley on loan.[11]
In February 2025 he signed for Finn Harps.[12]
In July 2025 he signed for Ballymena United.[13]