Full name Joshua Doherty Name Josh Doherty Career start May 3, 2014 Weight 70 kg | Number 35 Height 1.79 m Role Footballer | |
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Date of birth (1996-03-15) 15 March 1996 (age 19) Profiles | ||
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Joshua Edward Doherty is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a full back for Crawley Town.
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Club career
A Watford youth products graduate, Doherty signed his first scholarships with the club in April 2012. Doherty made his debut on 3 May 2014, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute in the 4–1 defeat against Huddersfield Town. On 14 May 2014, Doherty signed his first professional contract after completing his scholarship. However, his first team chances was soon limited, as well as, the club's reserve no longer available. On 3 June 2016, it was announced that Doherty would leave Watford upon his contract expiry.
On 6 June 2016, Doherty joined League Two side Leyton Orient on a one-year deal. On 13 September, Doherty joined National League North side Altrincham on a month's loan. He was released by the club on 3 January 2017.
After his release from Leyton Orient, Doherty returned to Northern Ireland to sign for hometown club Ards on a short-term deal.
On 5 September 2017, it was announced that Doherty had joined EFL League Two side Crawley Town.
International career
Doherty has represented Northern Ireland at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level.