Joseph Gibbard - Midfielder | Under-21

Joe Gibbard

Coming from a family of Palace fans, Joe Gibbard has been at the club since the age of nine.

Gibbard is an energetic midfielder capable of operating both in a deeper role and in more advanced areas. He progressed through the Academy ranks and earned his scholarship in July 2022.

He made 17 appearances for the Under-18s in 2022/23, scoring three goals, while also earning international recognition with Republic of Ireland Under-18s. He marked his debut with a goal against Sweden before scoring again on his second start against Denmark. His season was curtailed by injury in February 2023, bringing an encouraging first year as a scholar to an early end.

After almost nine months on the sidelines, Gibbard returned to action at the start of 2023/24, starting in a dramatic 5-4 win over Fulham in the U18 Premier League Cup. He registered his first assist of the campaign in a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in December, before captaining the Under-18s for the first time in March 2024 during a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion.

He also stepped up to the Under-21s for the first time in April, featuring in a Premier League Cup fixture against Fulham. Gibbard ended the campaign strongly, registering seven goal involvements in his final eight matches to finish with two goals and nine assists from 25 appearances across the two age groups.

Ahead of 2024/25, he signed his first professional contract with the club and went on to make 22 appearances, operating across central midfield and wing-back while providing three assists.

The 2025/26 campaign saw Gibbard become a regular in Darren Powell’s Under-21s, making 22 appearances across a variety of roles and further underlining his versatility in both central and wide defensive positions.

Following his return from injury at the turn of the year, he was handed increased responsibility within the group, including captaincy duties after the departure of Luke Browne. He responded with a series of composed performances, showing his ability to break up play and drive the team forward.

Deployed primarily in deeper midfield roles and at wing-back, Gibbard also added an increasing attacking threat, scoring his first goal of the season in the final game of the Premier League 2 campaign. He finished coolly after latching onto a long goal kick from Harry Lee and lifting the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper inside four minutes.

Gibbard has carried that momentum into 2026/27, remaining an ever-present across league and cup competition for the U21s so far.

Gibbard is an energetic midfielder capable of operating both in a deeper role and in more advanced areas. He progressed through the Academy ranks and earned his scholarship in July 2022.

Ahead of 2024/25, he signed his first professional contract with the club and went on to make 22 appearances, operating across central midfield and wing-back while providing three assists.

Gibbard has carried that momentum into 2026/27, remaining an ever-present across league and cup competition for the U21s so far.

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