FA Cup
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#25
Joel Ward is a defender from England who plays for Swansea City, wearing shirt number 25. This season he has made 15 appearances. Born in 1989, he stands 1.86 m tall.
Player information
Known as
J. Ward
Position
Defender
Team
Swansea City
Nationality
England
Date of birth
29 October 1989
Age
36 years
Height
1.86 m
Weight
83 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
25
Season statistics
15
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
D
W
L
W
W
Trophy cabinet · 2 won
The career of Joel Ward so far
Joel Ward's career began at Portsmouth. He moved to AFC Bournemouth in 2008, to Crystal Palace in 2012 for €650k and then to Swansea City in 2026, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 2 trophies, including FA Cup. He currently plays for Swansea City.
Career history · 5 transfers
-
2026
TBC Swansea City
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2025
Crystal Palace TBC
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2012
Portsmouth Crystal Palace
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2009
AFC Bournemouth Portsmouth
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2008
Portsmouth AFC Bournemouth
Frequently asked questions about Joel Ward
What team does Joel Ward play for?
Joel Ward plays for Swansea City.
What position does Joel Ward play?
Joel Ward plays as a defender, usually as a right back.
How old is Joel Ward?
Joel Ward is 36 years old, born on 29 October 1989.
How tall is Joel Ward?
Joel Ward is 1.86 m (6′1″) tall.
Where is Joel Ward from?
Joel Ward is from England.
Which teams has Joel Ward played for?
Joel Ward has played for Portsmouth, AFC Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, TBC and Swansea City.
What shirt number does Joel Ward wear?
Joel Ward wears shirt number 25 for Swansea City.
When did Joel Ward join Swansea City?
Joel Ward joined Swansea City from TBC on 9 January 2026.