Joshua Phelps

Australian soccer player

Josh Phelps
Personal information
Full name	Joshua Kevin Phelps
Date of birth	(1993-02-10) 10 February 1993 (age 31)
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

Joshua Kevin Phelps (born 10 February 1993) is an Australian footballer who plays as a defender for Melbourne Knights in the NPL Victoria.^[1]

Career

Professional

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

^ "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.