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Josh Vickers

Josh Vickers
Personal information
Full name Joshua Anthony Vickers[1]
Date of birth (1995-12-01) 1 December 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Brentwood, England
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Derby County
Number 31
Youth career
2010–2014 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Arsenal 0 (0)
2013–2014 → Canvey Island (loan) 30 (0)
2014–2015 → Concord Rangers (loan) 26 (0)
2015–2017 Swansea City 0 (0)
2016–2017 → Barnet (loan) 23 (0)
2017–2020 Lincoln City 70 (0)
2020–2023 Rotherham United 23 (0)
2023– Derby County 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:48, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Joshua Anthony Vickers (born 1 December 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Derby County.

Vickers was on the books of Arsenal and Swansea City without playing first-team football for either, and made his Football League debut while on loan at Barnet. He then had spells at Lincoln City and Rotherham United before joining Derby County in 2023.

Career

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Early career

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Vickers began his career at Arsenal's Academy. As a second-year scholar, he joined Isthmian League side Canvey Island on loan in August 2013 where he played 30 league games.[3] before returning to the Gunners and signing a professional contract.[4] Vickers then joined Concord Rangers, of the Conference South, on a one-month loan in November 2014,[5] which was later extended until the end of the 2014–15 season.[6] In August 2015, Vickers signed for Swansea City on a two-year deal.[7] He joined Barnet on a season-long loan in July 2016,[8] and made his English Football League debut when he started against Cambridge United on 6 August 2016.[9]

Lincoln City

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He was released by Swansea at the end of the 2016–17 season.[10] Following his release, Vickers joined League Two club Lincoln City on a two-year deal.[11] On 28 May 2020, it was announced Vickers would leave the club at the end of his current contract.[12]

Rotherham United

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On 6 November 2020, Vickers signed for Rotherham United on a deal until the end of the season.[13] Vickers did not make an appearance for Rotherham during the 2020–21 season,[14] but he signed a new contract until June 2023 at the conclusion of that season[15] During the 2021–22 season Vickers shared goalkeeping duties with Viktor Johansson where he appeared 25 times in the starting 11, with Vickers taking part in 20 League One games from October 2021 to March 2022,[16] this was a successful season for Rotherham as they gained promotion to the Championship.[17] During the 2022–23 season Vickers struggled for gametime as Johansson became the regular starter, he was limited the three Championship appearances in April 2023.[18] At the end of the season, Vickers was offered a new deal on "improved terms" by Rotherham which he rejected.[19]

Derby County

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On 20 June 2023, Vickers joined Derby County, on a three-year contract,[19] where he would team up with goalkeeping coach Andy Warrington after they worked together at Lincoln and Rotherham.[20] Paul Warne was Derby manager at the time of his signing also managed Vickers at Rotherham.[20] Vickers made his Derby debut in EFL Cup on 8 August 2023 in a 2–0 loss against Blackpool,[21] his league debut came on 2 September 2023 in a 2–1 loss at Bolton Wanderers as a 50th minute substitute after first choice goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith was sent-off.[22] Vickers made his first league start for the club in a 3-1 victory at Fleetwood Town 6 January 2024.[23] Warne after the game stated that he felt he had two "number 1" goalkeepers in Vickers and Wildsmith.[24] Vickers had a run of six starts, before picking up a thigh injury in early February.[25] Vickers kept two clean sheets in these appearances[26] as Derby gained promotion to the Championship,[27] Vickers made 12 appearances in total for Derby during the season.

After the departure of Wildsmith and Derby being unable to sign a replacement before the start of the 2024–25 season, Vickers went it to season Derby's only senior goalkeeper on the books and he started the season as default first choice goalkeeper.[28] Jacob Widell Zetterström was soon signed to goalkeeping department with Vickers having a man of the match performance against in 1–0 victory over Middlesbrough on 17 August 2024 with new signing Widell Zetterström on the bench, having joined the club a day earlier.[29] After this match; Widell Zetterström would become number 1 with Vickers being demoted back to 2nd choice having played in Derby's first three matches of the season.[30]

Personal life

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On 1 June 2023, Vickers and his partner Laura got married.[31] On 19 September 2023, Laura Vickers died due to cancer.[32] Derby players shared a tribute to Vickers during Derby's match against Carlisle United on 23 September with players doing pre-game warm-ups in training kits with Vickers squad number of 31, as well as holding up his kit whilst celebrating the first goal in a 2–0 win and again post match, in front of visiting Derby supporters.[32]

Career statistics

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As of match played 17 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[33]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Canvey Island (loan) 2013–14 Isthmian League Premier Division 30 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 32 0
Concord Rangers (loan) 2014–15 Conference South 26 0 2 0 0 0 3[a] 0 31 0
Barnet (loan) 2016–17[34] League Two 23 0 0 0 1 0 2[b] 0 26 0
Lincoln City 2017–18[35] League Two 17 0 1 0 1 0 1[c] 0 20 0
2018–19[36] League Two 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 21 0
2019–20[37] League One 35 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 37 0
Total 70 0 6 0 1 0 1 0 78 0
Rotherham United 2020–21[38] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2021–22[39] League One 20 0 2 0 0 0 3[d] 0 25 0
2022–23[40] Championship 3 0 0 0 2 0 — 5 0
Total 23 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 30 0
Derby County 2023–24[41] League One 7 0 0 0 1 0 4[c] 0 12 0
2024–25[42] Championship 2 0 0 0 1 0 — 3 0
Total 9 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 15 0
Career total 181 0 12 0 6 0 13 0 211 0
  1. ^ Appearance in the F.A. Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  3. ^ a b Appearance in the Football League Trophy
  4. ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

Honours

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Lincoln City

Rotherham United

Derby County

References

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  1. ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2017 and 31/07/2017" (PDF). The Football Association. p. 36. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Josh Vickers - Goalkeeper - First Team Squad - Lincoln City". www.weareimps.com. Lincoln City F.C. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Josh Vickers". Aylesbury United FC.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Arsenal confirm Kamara and Vickers contracts". Wordpress.com. 7 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Vickers joins Concord Rangers on loan". Arsenal.com. 3 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Vickers extends Concord Rangers loan". Arsenal.com. 3 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Swans sign Vickers". Swansea City.net.
  8. ^ "Josh Vickers arrives at The Hive!". Barnet FC.com.
  9. ^ "Cambridge United 1–1 Barnet". BBC.co.uk.
  10. ^ "Premier League free transfers 2016/17". Premier League.com. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Josh Vickers: Lincoln City sign ex-Swansea City and Arsenal keeper". BBC Sport. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  12. ^ "Imps Announce Retained List". Lincoln City F.C. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  13. ^ "READ | Josh joins the Millers to bolster goalkeeping department".
  14. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  15. ^ "READ | Vickers pens new two-year Millers agreement". Rotherham United F.C. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  17. ^ a b "Rotherham win to go up and relegate Gillingham". BBC Sport. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  18. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  19. ^ a b "READ | Vickers agrees deal with Derby County". Rotherham United F.C. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  20. ^ a b "Derby sign goalkeeper Vickers as rebuild continues". Derby County F.C. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Derby County 0–2 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  22. ^ "Bolton Wanderers 2–1 Derby County". BBC Sport. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  23. ^ "Team News: Fleetwood Town vs Derby County". Derby County F.C. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Paul Warne reveals Joe Wildsmith reaction as message sent over 'awkward' Derby County decisions". Derby Telegraph. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  25. ^ "Washington, Waghorn, Vickers - Derby County injury news and return dates". Derby Telegraph. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  26. ^ "Wildsmith Wins Sky Bet League One Golden Glove For 2023/24". Derby County. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Breaking: Derby County promoted as duo seal it for Paul Warne's side". Derby Telegraph. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  28. ^ "Derby limbo after transfer complication ahead of Blackburn". Lancashire Telegraph. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  29. ^ "'No drama' having two keepers vying to be first choice – Derby boss Paul Warne". The Irish News. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  30. ^ "'Blimey' - the winners and the losers as brilliant Derby County defy early expectation". Derbyshire Telegraph. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  31. ^ "Footballer Josh Vickers' heartbreak as wife dies just three months after wedding". Yorkshire Live. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  32. ^ a b "Derby keeper Josh Vickers pays heartfelt tribute to wife". BBC News. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  33. ^ "England - J. Vickers - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  34. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  35. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  36. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  37. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  38. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  39. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  40. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  41. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  42. ^ "Games played by Josh Vickers in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  43. ^ "League Two: 2018/19: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
    "Lincoln: Squad details: 2018/19". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  44. ^ "England - J. Vickers - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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