Joe Gelhardt’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Joseph Paul Gelhardt (born 4 May 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Wigan Athletic.

Club career

Born in Liverpool, Gelhardt grew up in Netherton, Merseyside, where he attended Chesterfield High School. He joined Wigan Athletic at the age of ten in 2013, progressing through the youth teams before being offered a scholarship deal in 2017. He made his professional debut for Wigan Athletic on 14 August 2018, appearing as a substitute against Rotherham United in the first round of the EFL Cup. On 24 August 2018, he signed his first professional contract with the club. He made his League debut on 27 April 2019, appearing as a half-time substitute against Birmingham City. On 14 September 2019, he scored his first senior goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Hull City.

International career

Gelhardt scored for the England under-16 team in a 3–3 draw against Brazil at the 2018 Montaigu Tournament.

In September 2018, Gelhardt scored twice for the England under-17 team against Norway and also came off the bench to score against Belgium. The following month saw him score against the United States and twice in a game against Russia. In March 2019, Gelhardt scored in a 3–2 win against Denmark that confirmed qualification for the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.. In April 2019, Gelhardt was included in the England squad for the 2019 U17 EURO and scored in a 3-1 victory over Sweden under-17s as the Young Lions bowed out of the competition at the group stage.

Gelhardt made his U18 debut as a 79th minute substitute during the 3-2 win over Australia at Leicester Road F.C. on 6 September 2019.

Career statistics

As of 7 September 2019