Joe Wollacott – Wikipedia

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Ghanaian footballer

Joseph Luke Wollacott (born 8 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League One side Charlton Athletic. Born in England, he represents the Ghana national team.[3][4]

On 7 August 2019, Wollacott joined EFL League Two side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the 2019–20 season, facing competition for the first-team spot from Adam Smith and Lewis Thomas.[5][4] He made his debut in professional football six days later, saving a penalty as he kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw with Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup, before going on to finish on the winning side in the penalty shoot-out.[6][4] On 12 February 2021, Wollacott joined League One side Swindon Town on a seven-day emergency loan deal.[7]

In June 2021, Wollacott signed for Swindon Town on a one-year contract.[8]

On 23 June 2022, Wollacott joined Charlton Athletic on a three-year contract following the expiry of his contract at Swindon Town.[9]

International career[edit]

In October 2021, Wollacott received his first call-up to the Ghana national team for 2022 World Cup qualification game against Zimbabwe.[3][4] He debuted with them in a 3–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Zimbabwe on 9 October 2021.[10][11] He was part of the Ghanaian team in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations that was eliminated at the group stage of the competition.[12]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played 8 November 2022

International[edit]

As of match played on 23 September 2022[25]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Ghana 2021 4 0
2022 7 0
Total 11 0

Honours[edit]

Individual

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