Joshua George Ayres (born 24 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Walton & Hersham on loan from side Woking.
Career Rotherham United On 18 September 2023, Ayres signed his first professional contract with Rotherham United. On 10 August 2024, he joined National League North side Buxton on a month-long loan. On 29 October 2024, he then joined Sheffield on a month-long loan. His loan was then extended until January 2025. On 7 February 2025, he joined Northern Premier League side Matlock Town on loan until the end of the season, on 20 March 2025, he had then moved to Emley on loan.
He made his professional debut for Rotherham United on 4 February 2025, in a 1–0 defeat to Bradford City in the EFL Trophy. On 20 August 2025, he joined Cleethorpes Town on a month-long loan. On 30 September 2025, he joined Gainsborough Trinity on a month-long loan.
He scored his first goal for Rotherham United on 28 October 2025, in a 4–2 win against Manchester City U21 in the EFL Trophy. On 22 January 2026, he joined National League North side Alfreton Town on loan until the end of the season. On 18 March 2026, he was recalled from his loan.
Woking On 28 May 2026, Ayres agreed to join National League side, Woking on a one-year deal with an additional option year.
On 1 October 2026, Ayres went on loan to National League South side Walton & Hersham on an initial one month loan.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRotherham United2024–25League One00000010102025–26League One50000052102Total50000062112Buxton (loan)2024–25National League North1000—0010Sheffield (loan)2024–25Northern Premier League Division One East12700—21148Matlock Town (loan)2024–25Northern Premier League Premier Division40———40Emley (loan)2024–25Northern Premier League Division One East52——1062Cleethorpes Town (loan)2025–26Northern Premier League Premier Division3010—0040Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2025–26For FA Trophy third qualifying round For Northern Premier League Premier Division Northern Premier League Premier Division10——1020Alfreton Town (loan)2025–26National League North115———115Woking2026–27National League4000—2060Walton & Hersham (loan)2026–27National League South10——0010Career total461410001235917
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