Josh Chambers (born 13 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Gillingham.

Career

Chambers was a second-year scholar when he was involved with the Gillingham first-team in February 2022, becoming the fifth youngest player in the club's history to be named in a first-team squad. He made his EFL League One debut on 12 March, after coming on as a 75th-minute substitute for Charlie Kelman in a 1–0 win at Doncaster Rovers. He won his first start on 2 April, in a 1–0 defeat at Sunderland; manager Neil Harris said that "he's got real personality and character. That's why I played him".

Josh Chambers

He appeared to have left the club after rejecting a new contract offer and trialling with Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the 2021–22 season. However, he eventually signed a new contract in September 2022.

Josh Chambers

On 6 November 2022, he joined Worthing of the National League South on a short-term loan deal. He impressed manager Adam Hinshelwood, who said he would and try to extend the teenager's loan deal. In January 2023 it was confirmed that Gillingham had agreed to extend his loan until the end of the 2022–23 season. After 26 appearances and three goals for Worthing, Gillingham recalled Chambers from his loan on 20 April 2023.

Josh Chambers

Career statistics

References

2003 births

Living people

Footballers from Greater London

English men's footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Gillingham F.C. players

Worthing F.C. players

English Football League players

National League (English football) players