Joshua Duffus Explained

Joshua Duffus
Full Name:Joshua James Leslie Duffus[1]
Birth Date:2005 5, df=y
Birth Place:Lambeth, England
Height:1.81m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Brighton & Hove Albion
Clubnumber:56
Youthclubs1:Lambeth Tigers FC
Youthyears2:2017–2023
Youthclubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:England U19
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:07:56, 1 December 2023 (UTC)
Ntupdate:07:56, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Joshua James Leslie Duffus (born 31 May 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Career

A youth product of Lambeth Tigers FC, Duffus moved to the youth academy of Brighton & Hove Albion in 2017. On 8 July 2021, he signed as a first year scholar with the club.[2] On 18 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion.[3] In October 2023, he was called up to the senior squad for the first time for a UEFA Europa League match against AFC Ajax.[4] He made his senior and professional debut with Brighton & Hove Albion as a substitute in a 1–0 UEFA Europa League win over AEK Athens on 30 November 2023.[5]

International career

Duffus is a youth international for England.[6] He was called up to the England U19s for a set of friendlies in November 2023.[7]

Career statistics

Club

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022/23 Premier League squad lists. www.premierleague.com.
  2. Web site: Wonderkid Evan Ferguson among 10 Brighton players offered professional deals. Richard. Mills. 8 July 2021. Sussex Live.
  3. Web site: Brighton youngster Joshua Duffus delighted to sign first professional contract. Richard. Mills. 18 November 2022. Sussex Live.
  4. Web site: Brighton U21 coach Ruth proud of Duffus senior call-up - Tribal Football. 30 November 2023. www.tribalfootball.com.
  5. Web site: João Pedro penalty sinks 10-man AEK Athens and puts Brighton through. P. A.. Media. 30 November 2023. The Guardian.
  6. Web site: Brighton get one over Tottenham, Villa with deal for England youth forward closing in - exclusive. TEAMtalk. staff. 15 November 2022. TEAMtalk.
  7. Web site: England MU19s squad named for Marbella trip. The Football. Association. 10 November 2023. www.englandfootball.com.