Joe Gomez (footballer)

Joe Gomez

Gomez playing for England U19s in 2015
Personal information
Full name Joseph Dave Gomez[1]
Date of birth (1997-05-23) 23 May 1997[2]
Place of birth Catford, England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[3]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 12
Youth career
2010–2014 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Charlton Athletic 21 (0)
2015– Liverpool 5 (0)
National team‡
2012 England U16 2 (0)
2013–2014 England U17 19 (0)
2014–2015 England U19 4 (0)
2015– England U21 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:27, 25 September 2015 (UTC).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 08:15, 14 October 2015 (UTC)

Joseph Dave "Joe" Gomez (born 23 May 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool. Gomez prefers to play as a centre-back but can also play as a full-back on either side.[4][5]

He began his career at Charlton Athletic, breaking into the first team at 17 and playing one full senior season before joining Liverpool in June 2015. Gomez has represented England up to under-21 level and played every minute of every game when England won the 2014 UEFA European U-17 Championship.

Club career

Charlton Athletic

Gomez with Charlton in 2015

Gomez was born in Catford, London to a Gambian father, Gus and English mother, Linda.[6] He graduated through the academy at nearby Charlton Athletic, making his debut for the club's Under-18 side at just 13 years old.[3] Despite strong interest from numerous other clubs,[7][8][9] Gomez signed his first professional deal with the Addicks in 2014.[10] His senior debut came in a 4–0 League Cup victory over Colchester United at The Valley on 12 August 2014, playing the full 90 minutes as the right back.[4][11] A week later he made his league debut in a 3–2 home win against Derby County in the Championship. Gomez went on to make 24 appearances during his first season including 18 starts, both at right back and in his preferred position of centre back.

Liverpool

On 20 June 2015, Liverpool secured the signing of Gomez on a five-year deal for a fee of £3.5 million[12][13] He made his debut against Stoke City on 9 August, starting as a left back in a 1–0 win, assisting Philippe Coutinho's match-winning goal in the 86th minute.[14]

On 13 October 2015, Gomez suffered a season ending anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for England U21.[15] A full year later, Gomez returned to full first team training on 13 October 2016.[16] On 13 November, Gomez played 45 minutes in a behind closed doors friendly.[17]

International career

Gomez has been capped by England at under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels.[18] In May 2014, he was part of the squad that won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Malta, playing every minute of England's five games and being named in UEFA's team of the tournament.[19]

On 25 August 2015, he received his first call-up to the under-21 squad.[20]

Style of play

Gomez has been described as a complete footballer and composed ball-playing centre back with his style of play being compared to that of Rio Ferdinand whom he idolised growing up.[21][22][23] Gomez is also noted for his athleticism and strength; he is able to produce powerful and dangerous runs up-field on the counter-attack and in defence is rarely physically dominated by an opponent.[19][23][24]

Career statistics

As of match played 2 October 2015.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic 2014–15[25] Championship 2101020—240
Liverpool 2015–16[26] Premier League 5000002070
Career total 260102020310

Honours

England U17
Individual

References

  1. ↑ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/10/2014 and 31/10/2014" (pdf). The Football Association. p. 2. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ↑ Joe Gomez – UEFA competition record
  3. 1 2 2014/15 Charlton Athletic Club Handbook
  4. 1 2 "Joe Gomez impresses boss on his Charlton debut". thefa.com/. The Football Association. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Gomez unfazed about prospect of Liverpool bow in Stoke showdown". liverpoolecho.co.uk/. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  6. ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3126403/Joe-Gomez-destined-Premier-League-Charlton-teenager.html
  7. ↑ "Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Joe Gomez takes slow approach to reaching life in the fast lane". The Telegraph. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  8. ↑ "Newcastle and Everton chasing Charlton's England U17 star Joe Gomez". Daily Mail. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  9. ↑ "Liverpool and Chelsea lead the chase for Charlton and England U16 wonderkid Gomez". Daily Mail. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  10. ↑ "Joe Gomez: Charlton Athletic youngster signs new contract". BBC Sport. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "Charlton vs. Colchester United". Sky Sports. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  12. ↑ "Reds complete Joe Gomez transfer". Liverpool F.C. 20 June 2015.
  13. ↑ "Joe Gomez: Liverpool sign Charlton defender for £3.5m". BBC Sport. 20 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  14. ↑ Hafez, Shamoon (9 August 2015). "Stoke 0–1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  15. ↑ http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-injury-shock-joe-10261741
  16. ↑ http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/joe-gomez-back-liverpool-training-12024435
  17. ↑ http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/joe-gomez-makes-first-liverpool-9251890
  18. ↑ "Joe Gomez". The FA. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  19. 1 2 "Technical Report" (PDF). UEFA. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  20. ↑ "England U21s squad named for USA and Norway fixtures". The FA. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  21. ↑ "Valley View: Jordan Cousins, Joe Gomez and Morgan Fox are unsung heroes of Charlton's turnaround". LONDON24. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  22. ↑ "Joe Gomez is destined for Premier League... but who is Charlton teenager attracting Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City?". Daily Mail. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  23. 1 2 "Liverpool FC Joe Gomez Q&A: Charlton kid is "a ball-playing defender" in the Rio Ferdinand mould". Liverpool Echo. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  24. ↑ "Joe Gomez: Why Liverpool have Committed Daylight Robbery". MORE SPORT.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Joe Gomez in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Joe Gomez in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
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