Joe Howell (footballer)

Joe Howell
Personal information
Date of birth	6 November 1996
Place of birth	Chester, England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Whitchurch Alport
Youth career
	Crewe Alexandra
Senior career*
	* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 11 October 2016 (UTC)

Joe Howell (born 6 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He was released by League One side Crewe Alexandra in July 2016 and is currently a free agent.

Retirement and post-football career

Through boredom, Howell decided to retire from football in 2018. He since taken up the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Within a year, he won a gold medal in a local competition. Shortly after, he achieved his blue belt.

Personal life

Since retiring from football, Howell has never been happier. He is a simple man, who enjoys the small things in life.

Playing career

Howell graduated through the Academy at Crewe Alexandra and recovered from a broken foot in December 2014 to sign a two-year professional contract in May 2015.[1][2] He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Rushall Olympic on loan in November 2015.[3] He made his debut for Crewe in the Football League on 26 January 2016, coming on for Brad Inman 80 minutes into a 0–0 draw with Bury at Gigg Lane.[4]

Style of play

Howell can play across the midfield or as a winger.[5]

Statistics

As of 7 February 2016.

Season	Club	Division	League		FA Cup		League Cup		Other[6]		Total
Season	Club	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2015–16[7]	Crewe Alexandra	League One	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Total			2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career total			2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

Notes

Statistics for Rushall Olympic not known.

References

Sharpe, Rich (22 June 2015). "Joe Howell keen to put injury 'nightmare' behind him". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
Sharpe, Rich (8 May 2015). "Joe Howell signs professional terms with the club". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
Sharpe, Rich (13 November 2015). "Joe Howell joins Evo-Stik Northern Premier side Rushall Olympic on loan". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
"Crewe Alexandra remain deep in League One relegation trouble despite a spirited goalless draw at Bury". BBC Sport. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
Sharpe, Rich (15 January 2016). "Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis says midfielder Joe Howell deserving of squad number". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
"Games played by Joe Howell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

External links

Joe Howell at Soccerbase

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[1] Sharpe, Rich (22 June 2015). "Joe Howell keen to put injury 'nightmare' behind him". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

[2] Sharpe, Rich (8 May 2015). "Joe Howell signs professional terms with the club". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

[3] Sharpe, Rich (13 November 2015). "Joe Howell joins Evo-Stik Northern Premier side Rushall Olympic on loan". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

[4] "Crewe Alexandra remain deep in League One relegation trouble despite a spirited goalless draw at Bury". BBC Sport. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

[5] Sharpe, Rich (15 January 2016). "Crewe Alexandra: Steve Davis says midfielder Joe Howell deserving of squad number". The Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2016.

[6] Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.

[7] "Games played by Joe Howell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.