Josh Chambers (born 13 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Isthmian League Premier Division club Folkestone Invicta.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 November 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Folkestone Invicta | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gillingham | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Gillingham | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Worthing (loan) | 26 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | → Welling United (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Worthing (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | Folkestone Invicta | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:33, 7 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editChambers was a second-year scholar when he was involved with the Gillingham first-team in February 2022, becoming the fifth youngest player in the club's history to be named in a first-team squad.[1] He made his EFL League One debut on 12 March, after coming on as a 75th-minute substitute for Charlie Kelman in a 1–0 win at Doncaster Rovers.[2] He won his first start on 2 April, in a 1–0 defeat at Sunderland; manager Neil Harris said that "he's got real personality and character. That's why I played him".[3]
He appeared to have left the club after rejecting a new contract offer and trialling with Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the 2021–22 season.[4][5] However, he eventually signed a new contract in September 2022.[6]
On 6 November 2022, he joined Worthing of the National League South on a short-term loan deal.[7] He impressed manager Adam Hinshelwood, who said he would and try to extend the teenager's loan deal.[8] In January 2023 it was confirmed that Gillingham had agreed to extend his loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.[9] After 26 appearances and three goals for Worthing, Gillingham recalled Chambers from his loan on 20 April 2023.[10]
On 11 November 2023 Chambers joined National League South side Welling United on loan for an initial period of one month, making his league debut for the side in a 4–3 win over Slough Town the same day.[11][12]
On 22 March 2024 Chambers re-joined Worthing on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season.[13]
On 6 August 2024, Chambers signed for Isthmian League Premier Division side Folkestone Invicta following his departure from Gillingham.[14][15]
Career statistics
edit- As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gillingham | 2021–22[16] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022–23[17] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[18] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Worthing (loan) | 2022–23[19] | National League South | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 28 | 3 | |
| Welling United (loan) | 2023–24[19] | National League South | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| Worthing (loan) | 2023–24[19] | National League South | 3 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 50 | 4 | ||
References
edit- ^ Cawdell, Luke (10 February 2022). "Manager impressed with Gillingham youngster - Josh Chambers named on the bench in League 1". Kent Online. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Gillingham". BBC Sport. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Miller, Dave (3 April 2022). "Harris | "It's tough to take"". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Cawdell, Luke (4 July 2022). "Hot prospect 'unlikely to sign for Gillingham'". Kent Online. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Singh, Yuvraj (23 September 2022). "18-year-old midfielder set for new deal with English club after Tottenham trial". To The Lane And Back. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Josh Chambers signs new Gills contract". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Josh Chambers signs for Worthing on loan". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Owe, Brian (25 November 2022). "Gillingham's Josh Chambers impresses on loan at Worthing". The Argus. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Cawdell, Luke (13 January 2023). "Loan player's future remains with Gillingham". Kent Online. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Josh Chambers recalled from Worthing loan spell". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Josh Chambers signs for Welling on loan". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "REPORT | Welling United 4 Slough Town 3". wellingunited.com. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ "Josh Chambers signs for Worthing on loan". Gillingham F.C. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Welcome: Josh Chambers". folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Gillingham FC Released and Retained List 2024". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Josh Chambers in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Josh Chambers in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Josh Chambers in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Josh Chambers at Soccerway