Joe Howell (footballer)

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.

Joe Howell

Personal information
Date of birth	(1996-11-06) 6 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth	Chester, England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Whitchurch Alport
Youth career
	Crewe Alexandra
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2016	Crewe Alexandra	2	(0)
2015	→ Rushall Olympic (loan)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:00, 11 October 2016 (UTC)

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]

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.^{[citation needed]}

Statistics

As of 7 February 2016.

Season	Club	Division	League		FA Cup		League Cup		Other[6]		Total
			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.