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Joel Thompson

€240KMarket Value
Ballymena United
Ballymena United•Defender•
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
6.3
Season Score
20
Jul 25, 2005
181 cm
Height
3
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
34Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
43Mins/game
6.27Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

8
Full match
14
Substituted off
9
From Bench

Rival Clubs(27)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
LinfieldLinfield41030000
PortadownPortadown41120010
BangorBangor42110000
Dungannon SwiftsDungannon Swifts30030000
GlenavonGlenavon31110010
ColeraineColeraine31110000
GlentoranGlentoran20020010
Bray WanderersBray Wanderers21010010
CrusadersCrusaders21100000
Athlone TownAthlone Town21010010
Wexford YouthsWexford Youths20200010
LarneLarne21010000
Leyton OrientLeyton Orient10010000
Bath CityBath City10010000
Cobh RamblersCobh Ramblers10010010
Carrick RangersCarrick Rangers10100000
Longford TownLongford Town10100000
DundalkDundalk10100000
CliftonvilleCliftonville10100000
UCDUCD10010000
1–20 of 27

Rival National Teams(3)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Norway U19Norway U1910010000
Hungary U19Hungary U1910010000
Italy U19Italy U1910010000
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Finn Harps
Finn Harps
Ballymena United
Ballymena United
Jul 1, 2025Free Transfer
Colchester United
Colchester United
Finn Harps
Finn Harps
Feb 11, 2025Free Transfer
Aveley
Aveley
Colchester United
Colchester United
Dec 23, 2024End of loan
Colchester United U21
Colchester United U21
Aveley
Aveley
Nov 23, 2024Loan
Nottingham Forest U18
Nottingham Forest U18
Colchester United U21
Colchester United U21
Sep 4, 2024Free Transfer
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About Joel Thompson

Joel Thompson plays as a defender for Ballymena United. Joel Thompson has made 46 professional appearances across 3 clubs. Joel Thompson has made 34 appearances in the Premiership 2025/2026, earning an average rating of 6.3. Joel Thompson brings experience and reliability to the backline with 46 professional appearances under his belt. Joel Thompson has played for several clubs throughout his career, including Ballymena United, Finn Harps, Crusaders. Joel Thompson stands 181 cm tall.

Full Career Record — Joel Thompson

Joel Thompson's professional career spans from 2022 to 2026, a period of roughly 4 seasons over which he has amassed 46 appearances spread across 3 clubs. With 0 goals and 0 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 25/26 with Ballymena United, when he registered 0 goals and 0 assists in 34 matches, playing 1475 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Ballymena United, Joel Thompson played 34 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.27.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Ballymena United2025/2026 - now34001475——6.27
Finn Harps2024/202590058———
Crusaders2020/2021 - 2021/20223000———
Total46001533

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Ballymena United340—1475406.27
24/25Finn Harps90—5880—
21/22Crusaders30—000—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Joel Thompson play?
Joel Thompson plays as a Defender for Ballymena United in the Premiership.
What team does Joel Thompson play for?
Joel Thompson currently plays for Ballymena United in the Premiership.
How old is Joel Thompson?
Joel Thompson is 20 years old, born on July 25, 2005.
How tall is Joel Thompson?
Joel Thompson is 181 cm tall.