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{{Short description|Wales international footballer (born 1997)}}
{{Short description|Wales international footballer (born 1997)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Joe Morrell
| name = Joe Morrell
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| caption = Morrell with [[Wales national football team|Wales]] in 2019
| caption = Morrell with [[Wales national football team|Wales]] in 2019
| full_name = Joseff John Morrell<ref name="Retained List 2015-16">{{cite web|title=Retained List 2015–16|url=http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf|publisher=English Football League|access-date=26 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202052144/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf|archive-date=2 December 2016}}</ref>
| full_name = Joseff John Morrell<ref name="Retained List 2015-16">{{cite web|title=Retained List 2015–16|url=http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf|publisher=English Football League|access-date=26 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202052144/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf|archive-date=2 December 2016}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|1|3}}<ref name="11v11">{{cite web |title=Joe Morrell |url=http://www.11v11.com/players/joe-morrell-241359/|publisher=11v11 |access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1997|1|3}}<ref name="11v11">{{cite web |title=Joe Morrell |url=http://www.11v11.com/players/joe-morrell-241359/|publisher=11v11 |access-date=21 June 2021}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Ipswich]], England
| birth_place = [[Ipswich]], England
| height = {{convert|1.68|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |title=SquadLists |url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf |website=fifa.org |access-date=18 November 2022}}</ref>
| height = {{convert|1.68|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |title=SquadLists |url=https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf |website=fifa.org |access-date=18 November 2022}}</ref>
| position = [[Midfielder#Central midfielder|Central-midfielder]]
| position = [[Central midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 16
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2013
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2013
| youthclubs1 = [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]]
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| caps6 = 10
| caps6 = 10
| goals6 = 0
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2021–
| years7 = 2021–2024
| clubs7 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
| clubs7 = [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]
| caps7 = 61
| caps7 = 92
| goals7 = 1
| goals7 = 1
| club-update = 19:29, 18 March 2023 (UTC)
| club-update = 21:29, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
| nationalyears1 = 2013–2014
| nationalyears1 = 2013–2014
| nationalteam1 = [[Wales national under-17 football team|Wales U17]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Wales national under-17 football team|Wales U17]]
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| nationalyears4 = 2019–
| nationalyears4 = 2019–
| nationalteam4 = [[Wales national football team|Wales]]
| nationalteam4 = [[Wales national football team|Wales]]
| nationalcaps4 = 36
| nationalcaps4 = 37
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalteam-update = 23:54, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 23:54, 15 October 2023 (UTC)
}}
}}
'''Joseff John Morrell''' (born 3 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a [[Midfielder#Central midfielder|central-midfielder]] for {{English football updater|Portsmou}} club [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] and the [[Wales national football team|Wales national team]].
'''Joseff John Morrell''' (born 3 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a [[central midfielder]]. He is currently a [[free agent]]. Born in England, he represents the [[Wales national football team|Wales national team]] internationally.


==Club career==
==Club career==
Morrell began his career with [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] whilst attending The Castle School in Thornbury, and signed a professional contract with the club in December 2012 after turning down an offer from [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite web|title=City see off the pull of Liverpool as Joe Morrell stays in Bristol|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/City-pull-Liverpool-Joe-Morrell-stays-Bristol/story-17493554-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|work=This is Bristol|access-date=11 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528021832/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/City-pull-Liverpool-Joe-Morrell-stays-Bristol/story-17493554-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|archive-date=28 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Former Liverpool target and Wales under-17 captain Joe Morrell looks forward to starting professional career at Bristol City after leaving The Castle School|url=http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/sport/10436479.Football__Talented_Morrell_looking_to_progress_at_Bristol_City/|work=Gazette Series|access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> He made his debut on 8 October 2013 in a 2–1 [[Football League Trophy]] defeat against [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Full-time: Wycombe Wanderers 2 Bristol City 1|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/time-Wycombe-Wanderers-2-Bristol-City-1/story-19903535-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|work=This is Bristol|access-date=11 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014200133/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/time-Wycombe-Wanderers-2-Bristol-City-1/story-19903535-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|archive-date=14 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Morrell began his career with [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] whilst attending The Castle School in Thornbury, and signed a professional contract with the club in December 2012 after turning down an offer from [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].<ref>{{cite web|title=City see off the pull of Liverpool as Joe Morrell stays in Bristol|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/City-pull-Liverpool-Joe-Morrell-stays-Bristol/story-17493554-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|work=This is Bristol|access-date=11 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528021832/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/City-pull-Liverpool-Joe-Morrell-stays-Bristol/story-17493554-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|archive-date=28 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Former Liverpool target and Wales under-17 captain Joe Morrell looks forward to starting professional career at Bristol City after leaving The Castle School|url=http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/sport/10436479.Football__Talented_Morrell_looking_to_progress_at_Bristol_City/|work=Gazette Series|date=23 May 2013 |access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> He made his debut on 8 October 2013 in a 2–1 [[Football League Trophy]] defeat against [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Full-time: Wycombe Wanderers 2 Bristol City 1|url=http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/time-Wycombe-Wanderers-2-Bristol-City-1/story-19903535-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|work=This is Bristol|access-date=11 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014200133/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/time-Wycombe-Wanderers-2-Bristol-City-1/story-19903535-detail/story.html#axzz2hRMgj7XB|archive-date=14 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In August 2016 it was announced that Morrell would join [[National League (division)|National League]] club [[Sutton United F.C.|Sutton United]], initially on a one-month loan.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36987097 | title=Joe Morrell: Sutton United sign Bristol City midfielder on loan|publisher=BBC Sport| date=5 August 2016}}</ref> He made his first appearance for the U's as a substitute coming on at 61' in a 3–1 victory over [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] at [[Sincil Bank]] on 13 August 2016, Sutton's first win in English football's fifth tier in 16 years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36994658|title=Lincoln City 1–3 Sutton United|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> One reporter described Morrell as having "had a great competitive debut overall".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/sport/14683073.A_Sutton_United_front__Great_away_day_at_Lincoln_City__and_I_am_sure_there_many_more_to_come/|title=A Sutton United front: Great away day at Lincoln City|date=15 August 2016|access-date=2 September 2016|publisher=[[Sutton Guardian]]}}</ref> He made two further substitute appearances in home victories against [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay United]] and [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]] before returning to his parent club in early September 2016.
In August 2016 it was announced that Morrell would join [[National League (division)|National League]] club [[Sutton United F.C.|Sutton United]], initially on a one-month loan.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36987097 | title=Joe Morrell: Sutton United sign Bristol City midfielder on loan|publisher=BBC Sport| date=5 August 2016}}</ref> He made his first appearance for the U's as a substitute coming on at 61' in a 3–1 victory over [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] at [[Sincil Bank]] on 13 August 2016, Sutton's first win in English football's fifth tier in 16 years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36994658|title=Lincoln City 1–3 Sutton United|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> One reporter described Morrell as having "had a great competitive debut overall".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.suttonguardian.co.uk/sport/14683073.A_Sutton_United_front__Great_away_day_at_Lincoln_City__and_I_am_sure_there_many_more_to_come/|title=A Sutton United front: Great away day at Lincoln City|date=15 August 2016|access-date=2 September 2016|publisher=[[Sutton Guardian]]}}</ref> He made two further substitute appearances in home victories against [[Torquay United F.C.|Torquay United]] and [[Macclesfield Town F.C.|Macclesfield Town]] before returning to his parent club in early September 2016.


On 24 February 2017, Morrell joined [[Margate F.C.|Margate]] on loan for a month. He made his debut as a 58th minute substitute during a 2–0 home loss to [[Whitehawk F.C.|Whitehawk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/matchinfo.php?fixture_id=28280&hometeam_id=1702&awayteam=1669|title=The National League Official Website – Match Info|website=www.thenationalleague.org.uk|access-date=26 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227160021/http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/matchinfo.php?fixture_id=28280&hometeam_id=1702&awayteam=1669|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 24 February 2017, Morrell joined [[Margate F.C.|Margate]] on loan for a month. He made his debut as a 58th minute substitute during a 2–0 home loss to [[Whitehawk F.C.|Whitehawk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/matchinfo.php?fixture_id=28280&hometeam_id=1702&awayteam=1669|title=The National League Official Website – Match Info|website=www.thenationalleague.org.uk|access-date=26 February 2017|archive-date=27 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227160021/http://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/matchinfo.php?fixture_id=28280&hometeam_id=1702&awayteam=1669|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Cheltenham Town (loan) ===


On 30 August 2017, Morrell signed for [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]] on loan until January 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41095749 |title=Bristol City's Joe Morrell, Taylor Moore and Freddie Hinds join Cheltenham on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2017 |access-date=30 August 2017 }}</ref> His first goal for the club came in a 3–0 win against [[Mansfield Town F.C.|Mansfield Town]] and scored three times in total for the club.<ref>[https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=73077&season_id=150 Morrell goals 2017/18]</ref>
On 30 August 2017, Morrell signed for [[Cheltenham Town F.C.|Cheltenham Town]] on loan until January 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41095749 |title=Bristol City's Joe Morrell, Taylor Moore and Freddie Hinds join Cheltenham on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2017 |access-date=30 August 2017 }}</ref> His first goal for the club came in a 3–0 win against [[Mansfield Town F.C.|Mansfield Town]] and scored three times in total for the club.<ref>[https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=73077&season_id=150 Morrell goals 2017/18]</ref>


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On 27 June 2019, Morrell signed for [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] on a season-long loan until May 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2019/june/190627-morrell2/ |publisher=Lincoln City Football Club |date=27 June 2019 |access-date=27 June 2019 |title=Morrell becomes City's first summer signing |archive-date=27 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627132655/https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2019/june/190627-morrell2/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He scored his first goal in a dominant 5–1 win against [[Bolton Wanderers]] on 14 January 2020, however it was later given as an own-goal for [[Josh Emmanuel]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51007744 Morrell first Lincoln goal]</ref>
=== Lincoln City (loan) ===
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On 27 June 2019, Morrell signed for [[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] on a season-long loan until May 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2019/june/190627-morrell2/ |publisher=Lincoln City Football Club |date=27 June 2019 |access-date=27 June 2019 |title=Morrell becomes City's first summer signing }}</ref> He scored his first goal in a dominant 5–1 win against [[Bolton Wanderers]] on 14 January 2020, however it was later given as an own-goal for [[Josh Emmanuel]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51007744 Morrell first Lincoln goal]</ref>


On 7 March 2020, Morrell played his final game for the Imps against [[Burton Albion F.C.|Burton Albion]], due to the season being cancelled early because of [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/51685212|title=Lincoln City 3–2 Burton Albion|work=BBC Sport|date=7 March 2020}}</ref>
On 7 March 2020, Morrell played his final game for the Imps against [[Burton Albion F.C.|Burton Albion]], due to the season being cancelled early because of [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/51685212|title=Lincoln City 3–2 Burton Albion|work=BBC Sport|date=7 March 2020}}</ref>


In June 2020, Morrell was named Lincoln City's Player of the Season.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1276885585970507778|user=LincolnCity_FC|title=Our final award of the day is the Lincoln and District Player of the Year 👏 Brought to you by SRP Hire Solutions,…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=27 June 2020}}</ref>
In June 2020, Morrell was named Lincoln City's Player of the Season.<ref name="POTY1920">{{cite tweet|number=1276885585970507778|user=LincolnCity_FC|title=Our final award of the day is the Lincoln and District Player of the Year 👏 Brought to you by SRP Hire Solutions,…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=27 June 2020}}</ref>


=== Return to Bristol City ===
In November 2019 he signed a new contract with Bristol City.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50497009|title=Joe Morrell: Wales midfielder extends Bristol City contract while still out on loan|date=20 November 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref>
In November 2019 he signed a new contract with Bristol City.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50497009|title=Joe Morrell: Wales midfielder extends Bristol City contract while still out on loan|date=20 November 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref>


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=== Portsmouth ===
=== Portsmouth ===
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On 9 August 2021, Morrell joined [[EFL League One]] Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee on a 3-year contract with a 12-month extension clause.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58156841|title=Joe Morrell: Portsmouth sign Wales midfielder from Luton Town|date=10 August 2021|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> On 21 January 2023, Morell scored his first goal for Portsmouth against Exeter City after 49 games and 13 league appearances in the 2022–23 season <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2023/january/morrell-scabby-goal-but-we-earned-it/ |title=Morrell: Scabby Goal, but We Earned It}}</ref>

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On 9 August 2021, Morrell joined [[EFL League One]] Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee on a 3-year contract with a 12-month extension clause.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58156841|title=Joe Morrell: Portsmouth sign Wales midfielder from Luton Town|date=10 August 2021|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> On the 21st January 2023, Morell scored his first goal for Portsmouth against Exeter City after 49 games and 13 league appearances in the 2022/23 season <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2023/january/morrell-scabby-goal-but-we-earned-it/ | title=Morrell: Scabby Goal, but We Earned It }}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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In August 2019, Morrell was named in the [[Wales national football team|Wales]] squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49404349 |title=Giggs names Wales squad for September internationals |work=BBC Sport |access-date=20 August 2019}}</ref> He made his senior international debut for [[Wales national football team|Wales]] against Belarus on 9 September 2019.
In August 2019, Morrell was named in the [[Wales national football team|Wales]] squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49404349 |title=Giggs names Wales squad for September internationals |work=BBC Sport |access-date=20 August 2019}}</ref> He made his senior international debut for [[Wales national football team|Wales]] against Belarus on 9 September 2019.


In May 2021 he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed [[UEFA Euro 2020]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57301006|title=Uncapped Colwill in Wales Euro 2020 squad|work=BBC Sport }}</ref> In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] in [[Qatar]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63545011 2022 Wales World Cup squad]</ref> Morrell made his [[FIFA World Cup|World cup]] debut coming on as a late substitute against the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] in Wales' opening [[2022 FIFA World Cup Group B]] game, Morrell also came on as a substitute in the group stage game against England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Morrell Features For Wales In World Cup Opener |url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2022/november/morrell-features-for-wales-in-world-cup-opener/ |access-date=2022-11-26 |website=www.portsmouthfc.co.uk |language=en-gb}}</ref>
In May 2021 he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed [[UEFA Euro 2020]] tournament.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57301006|title=Uncapped Colwill in Wales Euro 2020 squad|work=BBC Sport }}</ref> In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] in [[Qatar]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63545011 2022 Wales World Cup squad]</ref> Morrell made his [[FIFA World Cup|World cup]] debut coming on as a late substitute against the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]] in Wales' opening [[2022 FIFA World Cup Group B]] game, Morrell also came on as a substitute in the group stage game against England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Morrell Features For Wales In World Cup Opener |url=https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2022/november/morrell-features-for-wales-in-world-cup-opener/ |access-date=26 November 2022 |website=www.portsmouthfc.co.uk |language=en-gb}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
===Club===
===Club===
{{updated|match played 18 March 2023}}
{{updated|match played 30 January 2024}}


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|[[2022–23 Portsmouth F.C. season|2022–23]]
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===International===
===International===
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==Honours==
'''Portsmouth'''

* [[EFL League One]]: [[2023–24 EFL League One|2023–24]]<ref name="JM2324">{{cite news |date=16 April 2024 |title=Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/portsmouth-vs-barnsley/report/484077 |access-date=17 April 2024 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref>

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*[[Lincoln City F.C.|Lincoln City]] Player of the Year: [[2019–20 Lincoln City F.C. season|2019–20]]<ref name="POTY1920"/>


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Latest revision as of 13:35, 26 December 2024

Joe Morrell
Morrell with Wales in 2019
Personal information
Full name Joseff John Morrell[1]
Date of birth (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 27)[2]
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[3]
Position(s) Central midfielder
Youth career
–2013 Bristol City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2020 Bristol City 1 (0)
2016 → Sutton United (loan) 3 (0)
2017 → Margate (loan) 2 (0)
2017–2018 → Cheltenham Town (loan) 38 (3)
2019–2020 → Lincoln City (loan) 29 (0)
2020–2021 Luton Town 10 (0)
2021–2024 Portsmouth 92 (1)
International career‡
2013–2014 Wales U17 6 (1)
2014–2015 Wales U19 10 (0)
2017–2018 Wales U21 8 (3)
2019– Wales 37 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:29, 30 January 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:54, 15 October 2023 (UTC)

Joseff John Morrell (born 3 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He is currently a free agent. Born in England, he represents the Wales national team internationally.

Club career

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Morrell began his career with Bristol City whilst attending The Castle School in Thornbury, and signed a professional contract with the club in December 2012 after turning down an offer from Liverpool.[4][5] He made his debut on 8 October 2013 in a 2–1 Football League Trophy defeat against Wycombe Wanderers.[6]

In August 2016 it was announced that Morrell would join National League club Sutton United, initially on a one-month loan.[7] He made his first appearance for the U's as a substitute coming on at 61' in a 3–1 victory over Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 13 August 2016, Sutton's first win in English football's fifth tier in 16 years.[8] One reporter described Morrell as having "had a great competitive debut overall".[9] He made two further substitute appearances in home victories against Torquay United and Macclesfield Town before returning to his parent club in early September 2016.

On 24 February 2017, Morrell joined Margate on loan for a month. He made his debut as a 58th minute substitute during a 2–0 home loss to Whitehawk.[10]

On 30 August 2017, Morrell signed for Cheltenham Town on loan until January 2018.[11] His first goal for the club came in a 3–0 win against Mansfield Town and scored three times in total for the club.[12]

On 27 June 2019, Morrell signed for Lincoln City on a season-long loan until May 2020.[13] He scored his first goal in a dominant 5–1 win against Bolton Wanderers on 14 January 2020, however it was later given as an own-goal for Josh Emmanuel.[14]

On 7 March 2020, Morrell played his final game for the Imps against Burton Albion, due to the season being cancelled early because of COVID-19.[15]

In June 2020, Morrell was named Lincoln City's Player of the Season.[16]

In November 2019 he signed a new contract with Bristol City.[17]

Luton Town

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On 15 October 2020 Morrell joined Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.[18]

Portsmouth

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On 9 August 2021, Morrell joined EFL League One Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee on a 3-year contract with a 12-month extension clause.[19] On 21 January 2023, Morell scored his first goal for Portsmouth against Exeter City after 49 games and 13 league appearances in the 2022–23 season [20]

International career

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Morrell qualifies to play for Wales through his Welsh mother Sian.[21]

In October 2017, Morrell made his Wales U21 debut in a 3–1 victory against Liechtenstein.[22]

In August 2019, Morrell was named in the Wales squad ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan.[23] He made his senior international debut for Wales against Belarus on 9 September 2019.

In May 2021 he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.[24] In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[25] Morrell made his World cup debut coming on as a late substitute against the United States in Wales' opening 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B game, Morrell also came on as a substitute in the group stage game against England.[26]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 30 January 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol City 2013–14[27] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 1 0
2014–15[28] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015–16[29] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2016–17[30] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2017–18[31] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
2018–19[32] Championship 1 0 3 0 0 0 — 4 0
2019–20[33] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 6 0
Sutton United (loan) 2016–17[30] National League 3 0 0 0 — 0 0 3 0
Margate (loan) 2016–17[34] National League South 2 0 0 0 — 0 0 2 0
Cheltenham Town (loan) 2017–18[31] League Two 38 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 39 3
Lincoln City (loan) 2019–20[33] League One 29 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 32 0
Luton Town 2020–21[35] Championship 10 0 1 0 0 0 — 11 0
Portsmouth 2021–22[36] League One 36 0 1 0 0 0 2[b] 0 39 0
2022–23[37] League One 29 1 1 0 0 0 5[b] 0 35 1
2023–24[38] League One 27 0 1 0 2 0 1[b] 0 31 0
Total 92 1 3 0 2 0 8 0 105 1
Career total 171 4 8 0 4 0 9 0 199 4
  1. ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

International

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As of match played on 7 September 2023.[39]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Wales 2019 5 0
2020 7 0
2021 13 0
2022 7 0
2023 5 0
Total 37 0

Honours

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Portsmouth

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Retained List 2015–16" (PDF). English Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Joe Morrell". 11v11. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  3. ^ "SquadLists" (PDF). fifa.org. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  4. ^ "City see off the pull of Liverpool as Joe Morrell stays in Bristol". This is Bristol. Archived from the original on 28 May 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Former Liverpool target and Wales under-17 captain Joe Morrell looks forward to starting professional career at Bristol City after leaving The Castle School". Gazette Series. 23 May 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Full-time: Wycombe Wanderers 2 Bristol City 1". This is Bristol. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Joe Morrell: Sutton United sign Bristol City midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 5 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Lincoln City 1–3 Sutton United". BBC Sport.
  9. ^ "A Sutton United front: Great away day at Lincoln City". Sutton Guardian. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  10. ^ "The National League Official Website – Match Info". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  11. ^ "Bristol City's Joe Morrell, Taylor Moore and Freddie Hinds join Cheltenham on loan". BBC Sport. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  12. ^ Morrell goals 2017/18
  13. ^ "Morrell becomes City's first summer signing". Lincoln City Football Club. 27 June 2019. Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  14. ^ Morrell first Lincoln goal
  15. ^ "Lincoln City 3–2 Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 7 March 2020.
  16. ^ a b @LincolnCity_FC (27 June 2020). "Our final award of the day is the Lincoln and District Player of the Year 👏 Brought to you by SRP Hire Solutions,…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Joe Morrell: Wales midfielder extends Bristol City contract while still out on loan". BBC Sport. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  18. ^ Morrell joins Luton
  19. ^ "Joe Morrell: Portsmouth sign Wales midfielder from Luton Town". BBC Sport. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Morrell: Scabby Goal, but We Earned It".
  21. ^ Whiley, Mark (26 August 2019). "Morrell determined to make his mark after being called up by Wales". lincolnshirelive.
  22. ^ "Liectenstein U21 3–2 Wales U21". UEFA. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  23. ^ "Giggs names Wales squad for September internationals". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  24. ^ "Uncapped Colwill in Wales Euro 2020 squad". BBC Sport.
  25. ^ 2022 Wales World Cup squad
  26. ^ "Morrell Features For Wales In World Cup Opener". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  27. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  28. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  29. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  30. ^ a b "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  31. ^ a b "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  32. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  33. ^ a b "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  34. ^ "J. Morrell". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  35. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  36. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  37. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  38. ^ "Games played by Joe Morrell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  39. ^ "Morrell, Joe". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  40. ^ "Portsmouth 3–2 Barnsley: Pompey seal promotion to Championship with dramatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
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