*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:26, 13 December 2023 (UTC)
Joshua Adam O'Keefe (born 22 December 1988) is a former footballer who played as a midfielder, he retired in 2020 after spending four years at Chorley.
He then signed for Walsall on a free transfer and made his debut on 12 September 2009, coming on as a substitute for Richard Taundry, in the Football League One clash with Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, which ended in a 3–2 win to Walsall. He was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010 along with six other players.[5]
Lincoln City
O'Keefe was then signed by Lincoln City on 17 May 2010 on a two-year contract.[6] On 3 January 2011, he scored his first ever goal as a professional, scoring an equaliser in the match against Northampton Town. On 26 December 2011 O'Keefe left Lincoln City by mutual consent.[7]
Non-league career
On 1 March 2012, O'Keefe joined Conference Premier team Southport.[8] On 24 September he joined Hereford United.[9] On 11 June 2013 he signed a new one-year contract to remain with the club for the 2013–14 season.[10] On 31 January 2014, he signed an 18-month deal with play off hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers. On 1 September 2014, he moved to Telford United on a month-long loan deal where he made five appearances.[11] On 11 November 2014, he was sent on a two-month loan to Chester having only made one appearance all season for the Harriers.[12] His loan spell, due to end on 1 January 2015, was cut short due to injury. On 12 May 2015, he signed for Altrincham,[13] after being released by Kidderminster having made 20 appearances. In June 2016, he agreed a deal to join Chorley.[14]
International career
On 8 August 2008, he was called up for the Republic of Ireland U21 squad, qualifying by virtue of his father's Irish parents.[15] He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 draw with the Austria U21 side on 19 August 2008.
Career statistics
As of match played 16 December 2017
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
^"Josh receives first cap". Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn. 20 August 2008. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2010.