Joe Chalmers

Joe Chalmers

Personal information
Full name	Joseph Chalmers[1]
Date of birth	3 January 1994
Place of birth	Scotland
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position	Left Back
Club information
Current team	Motherwell
Number	15
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2012–2015	Celtic	2	(0)
2014	→ Falkirk (loan)	11	(0)
2015–	Motherwell	14	(0)
National team^‡
2009–2010	Scotland U16[2]	6	(1)
2010–2011	Scotland U17[3]	15	(1)
2012–2013	Scotland U19[4]	6	(2)
2012	Scotland U20[5]	1	(0)
2014–	Scotland U21[6]	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:45, 28 February 2016 (UTC). † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 03:35, 1 May 2016 (UTC)

Joe Chalmers (born 3 January 1994)^[7] is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a left back for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell. He previously played for Celtic, making three first team appearances, and also spent a short loan spell with Scottish Championship side Falkirk in 2014.

Career

Celtic

Chalmers joined Celtic at the age of 10 and went on to progress through the youth ranks at the academy.^[8] Chalmers, along with four youngsters, signed his first professional contract at the club in December 2011.^[9] A member of the club's under-20 side^[10] on 25 August 2012, he made his senior debut for the club, coming on as an 76th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, replacing Emilio Izaguirre.^[11] Cha

On 31 January 2014, Chalmers signed for Falkirk on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season.^[12] Chalmers made his Falkirk debut at left-back in a 2–0 defeat to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on 8 February 2014.^[13] In his spell at Falkirk, he made a total of 11 appearances. He was unfortunately injured for The Bairns Scottish Premiership Play-off campaign, meaning his last appearance came in a 3–1 home win against Alloa on 3 May 2014.^[14] Afterwards, he returned to his parent club, Celtic.^[15]

After his return, Chalmers was given another chance, under new manager, Ronny Deila. However, multiple injuries, such as persistent groin and hip injuries reduced Chalmers' playing time much further.^[8] At the end of the 2014-15 season, Chalmers was released by the club in hopes of getting first team football.^[8]

Motherwell

On 4 June 2015, Chalmers signed for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on a two-year contract.^[16] Upon signing for the club, Chalmers said he would continue playing in top-flight football and his move to Motherwell would have fallen through if Rangers beat Motherwell in the play-offs, having previously trained with the club.^[17][18] He made his debut on 1 August 2015, in a 1–0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.^[19]

International Career

Chalmers represented Scotland U16, Scotland U17, Scotland U19, Scotland U20 and Scotland U21 levels.

Career statistics

As of 1 May 2016^[20][21]

Club	Season	League		Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Celtic	2012–13	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	2013–14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2014–15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Falkirk (loan)	2013–14	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
Motherwell	2015–16	14	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	16	0
Career Total		27	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	30	0

Honours

Celtic

• Scottish Premier League (1): 2012–13

References

1. "Joseph Chalmers". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
2. "Joseph Chalmers U16 Squad". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
3. "Joseph Chalmers U17 Squad". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
4. "Joseph Chalmers U19 Squad". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
5. "Joseph Chalmers U20 Squad". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
6. "Joseph Chalmers U21 Squad". scottishfa.co.uk. Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
7. "Joe Chalmers". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
8. "Joe Chalmers looks to follow Andy Robertson's example as he signs on at Motherwell". The Herald Scotland. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
9. "New deals for Next Gen kids". Video Celts Website. 25 December 2011. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
10. "U20s :: The Players". celticfc.net. Celtic F.C. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
11. "Inverness v Celtic". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
12. "BAIRNS NET CHALMERS BEFORE DEADLINE". falkirkfc.co.uk. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
13. "Queen of the South 2 - 0 Falkirk". BBC Sport. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
14. "Falkirk 3 -1 Alloa Athletic". BBC Sport. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
15. "Kingsley joins Jay at Swansea City". Falkirk Herald. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
16. "Motherwell sign Joe Chalmers from Scottish champions Celtic". Sky Sports. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
17. "Joe Chalmers says preserving top-flight status was key to his Motherwell move". Sky Sports. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
18. "Celtic youth product out to show he's top-flight quality at Motherwell". STV Sport. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
19. Dowden, Martin (1 August 2015). "Inverness CT 0-1 Motherwell". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
20. "Joe Chalmers". uk.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
21. "Joe Chalmers". soccerbase.com. Soccerbase. Retrieved 25 August 2012.

External links

• Joe Chalmers at CelticFC.net