Joel Peter Thompson (born 25 July 2005) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for Ballymena United as a midfielder.
Club career Thompson began his career with Crusaders, making his debut in May 2021, at the age of 15. After 6 NIFL Premiership appearances for the club, he signed for Nottingham Forest in July 2022. He suffered a broken leg whilst with the club.
After being released by Forest in September 2024, Thompson signed for Colchester United later that month.
In November 2024, Thompson joined National League South side Aveley on loan.
In February 2025 he signed for Finn Harps.
In July 2025 he signed for Ballymena United.
International career Thompson is a Northern Ireland under-17, and under-19 international.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrusaders2020–21NIFL Premiership10000000102021–22NIFL Premiership5000000050Career total6000000060Nottingham Forest2022–23Premier League00000000002023–24Premier League0000000000Career total0000000000Colchester United2024–25League Two0000000000Aveley2024–25National League South6000001070Finn Harps2025League of Ireland First Division130000000130Career total250000010260
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