Joshua John Christopher Wakefield (born 6 November 1993) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder for several non-League clubs and the Isle of Wight national team.
Club career Wakefield started his career in local football in Shanklin, he then moved to AFC Bournemouth and started a two-year apprenticeship in the summer of 2010. In November 2011, Wakefield joined Wimborne Town along with Billy Maybury on a one-month work experience deal. In January 2012, he was again sent out on loan, joining Hamworthy United. He made his debut for the Hammers in a 4–0 defeat to Moneyfields. In April 2012, Wakefield was offered his first professional contract, on a one-year deal. On 30 April 2012, he was drafted into first team duty, making his debut in a 1–1 draw with Scunthorpe United, coming on as a substitute for Donal McDermott in the second half.
On 18 August 2015, Wakefield joined League Two side Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal, and made his debut that evening against York City.
On 25 February 2016, Wakefield joined League One side Walsall on loan until the end of the season.
On 24 May 2016 Wakefield was released by Bournemouth.
On 4 August 2016, Wakefield joined National League side Aldershot Town on a one-year deal.
On 21 December 2016, Wakefield was released from Aldershot Town by manager Gary Waddock at the end of his contract in January 2017.
On 23 January 2017, Wakefield signed for National League South side Poole Town.
In July 2017, Wakefield joined Southern League Premier Division club Weymouth on a one-year contract.
After 4 seasons with the club, Wakefield left the club to join Salisbury.
International career Wakefield represented Isle of Wight at the 2023 Island Games football tournament.20 Players named in Isle of Wight football squad for Guernsey Island Games Island Echo. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023. He was part of the team that finished fourth in the tournament and he retired from football after the tournament.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAFC Bournemouth2011–12League One20000000202012–13League One10001000202013–14Championship000000—002014–15Championship000000—002015–16Premier League000000—00Total3000100040Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2012–13League Two0000000000Dorchester Town (loan)2013–14Conference South10210—10122Welling United (loan)2013–14Conference Premier18100—00181Torquay United (loan)2014–15Conference Premier10110—00111Bristol Rovers (loan)2014–15Conference Premier00——0000Yeovil Town (loan)2015–16League Two5000000050Walsall (loan)2015–16League One0000000000Aldershot Town2016–17National League17010—00180Poole Town2016–17National League South50——0050Weymouth2017–18SL Premier Division40310—504632018–19SL Premier Division South37520—714662019–20National League South30031—623932020–21National League16100—10171Total123961—19314813Salisbury2021–22SL Premier Division South28310—503432022–23SL Premier Division South19120—20231Total47430—70574Career total228171211027326821
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