Joshua Kevin Phelps (born 10 February 1993) is an Australian footballer who plays as a defender for Melbourne Knights in the NPL Victoria.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Kevin Phelps | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Melbourne Knights | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Thomas Terriers | 39 | (7) |
| 2014–2015 | UNC Pembroke Braves | 13 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2022 | South Georgia Tormenta | 109 | (3) |
| 2022– | Melbourne Knights | 27 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 2, 2023 | |||
Career edit
Professional edit
After two seasons with the Tormenta in the PDL, Phelps became the club's first pro signing in September 2018.[2] He made his professional debut for the club on 29 March 2019 in a 1–0 home victory over the Greenville Triumph.[3] In December 2021, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club.[4]
In early December 2022 it was announced Phelps would return to Australia to join NPL Victoria side Melbourne Knights ahead of their 2023 season, signing for an undisclosed fee.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Australia – J. Phelps – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Anthony, Mike (11 September 2018). "Phelps to become first pro signing for Tormenta". Statesboro Herald.
- ^ "Tormenta vs. Greenville Triumph – 29 March 2019 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Veteran Defender Returns to Statesboro for Sixth Season with Club". The Georgia Virtue. 11 December 2021.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (2 December 2022). "Tormenta FC transfer Joshua Phelps to Melbourne Knights FC". USL League Two.
- ^ "Knights bolster backline with Phelps signing". 3 December 2022.
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