Joel Ward (footballer)
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Joel Edward Philip Ward (born 29 October 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Crystal Palace, which he captains.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joel Edward Philip Ward[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1989-10-29) 29 October 1989 (age 34)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Emsworth, England[3] | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[4] | ||
Position(s) | Right-back, centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Youth career | |||
1998–2006 | East Lodge[5] | ||
2006–2008 | Portsmouth | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2012 | Portsmouth | 89 | (6) |
2008–2009 | → AFC Bournemouth (loan) | 21 | (1) |
2012– | Crystal Palace | 328 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:12, 11 May 2024 (UTC) |
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An academy graduate of Portsmouth, Ward made his senior debut in 2009 following a loan to AFC Bournemouth, and made 96 appearances for the club. In 2012, he was signed by Crystal Palace, and helped the side achieve promotion to the Premier League in his first season. He has since gone on to make the most top-flight appearances of any player in the club's history.