Joe Gbode

DOB: 8th April 2005

Position: Striker

Season of first appearance: 2021/22

Season of last appearance: 2021/22

Full Appearances: 3

Substitute: 2

Goals: 0

Also played for:

Gillingham, Folkestone Invicta, Hastings United, Maidstone United, Aveley

Player Profile:

Southwark-born Joe joined Gillingham's academy as a youngster. He made his first-team debut for the Gills on 16.11.2021 as a sub in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat at Cheltenham Town.

In February 2022, he joined Margate on a one-month loan deal. He made his debut as a sub in a 1-0 home win over Horsham on 5.2.22. He made four further appearances before leaving the club.

He had a further loan at Folkestone Invicta in March 2022 and joined Hastings United on dual registration terms at the start of the 2022-23 season. In October 2023, he joined Maidstone United on a one-month loan. 

In December 2023, he went on loan to Aveley of the National League South. Joe was recalled by Gillingham in February 2024 after the club was hit by a number of injuries.

In September 2024, Joe signed a new contract with the Gills running until the end of the 2026-27 season.