Josh Doherty

Josh Doherty

Personal information
Full name	Josh Doherty[1]
Date of birth	15 March 1996[2]
Place of birth	Newtownards, Northern Ireland
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 ^1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Watford
Number	35
Youth career
2012–2014	Watford
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2014–	Watford	1	(0)
National team^‡
2012–2013	Northern Ireland U17[3]	6	(1)
2013–2014	Northern Ireland U19	3	(0)
2014–	Northern Ireland U21	4	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 May 2014. † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14:02, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

Joshua Edward Doherty is a footballer who plays for Watford having graduated from the academy in the summer of 2014. The full back, who can also play in midfield.

Career

Watford

A Watford youth products graduate, Doherty signed his first scholarships with the club in April 2012.^[4]

Doherty made his debut on 3 May 2014, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute in the 4–1 defeat against Huddersfield Town.^[5] On 14 May 2014, Doherty signed his first professional contract after completing his scholarship.^[6] However, his first team chances was soon limited, as well as, the club's reserve no longer available.^[7]

International career

Having represented Northern Ireland U17^[8] and Northern Ireland U19 levels,^[9] Doherty was called by Northern Ireland U21. Doherty, who grew up in Newtownards where his family still live became known to football through his younger days playing for his home town Ards youth Fc now known as Ards Fc Academy. Josh, knowing his football talent was special, left school after completing his GCSE's to sign for the Watford Academy

References

1. "Josh Doherty". Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
2. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=75014
3. http://www.uefa.com/under17/season=2013/teams/player=250042789/index.html
4. "Academy: Welcome to new scholars". Watford F.C. 14 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
5. "Watford 1 – 4 Huddersfield Town". BBC Sport. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
6. "OFFICIAL: Doherty Signs Pro Contract". Watford FC. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015.
7. "Watford youngster Josh Doherty accepts the club's young professionals will have to leave on loan in order to get first team football". Watford Observer. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
8. "ACADEMY: International Update". Watford F.C. 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
9. "NORTHERN IRELAND U19 SQUAD NAMED". Irish FA Official Website. 5 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.

External links

• Northern Ireland profile at NIFG