Joel Bruce King (born 30 October 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Brisbane Roar.
Club career Sydney FC King made his professional debut for Sydney FC in a Round 27 clash against Newcastle Jets, playing the full game in a 2–0 loss at McDonald Jones Stadium. On 9 May 2019, he signed his first professional contract with the club, penning a one-year deal for the 2019–2020 season. King cemented his spot in the Sydney team, and started in every game for Sydney during the 2020-21 season with regular fullback Michael Zullo missing the majority of the season with a recurring calf injury. His consistent performances during the season resulted in him winning the 2020–21 Young Footballer of the Year at the end of the season, becoming the first Sydney FC player to do so.
Odense Boldklub On 29 January 2022, it was announced that King had signed with Danish club OB after triggering a six figure release clause.
Loan to Sydney FC In February 2023, King was loaned back to former club Sydney FC until the end of the 2022–23 A-League Men season. King made 13 appearances in his loan spell, including starts in an elimination final win over derby rivals Western Sydney Wanderers, and in both legs of the semi-final tie against Melbourne City.
Return to Sydney FC In June 2023, King re-signed with Sydney FC on a permanent basis, signing a three-year deal with the club. King made his 100th appearance for the club on 29 December 2023, in a 3–1 win over Wellington Phoenix at Allianz Stadium. He scored his first goal for Sydney on 30 March 2024, in a 2–0 win over the Central Coast Mariners.
On 23 August 2025, King made his 150th appearance for Sydney FC against Auckland FC in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Australia Cup.
International career Australian under-23s King was called up to the Australian under-23 squad for the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics by manager Graham Arnold. He made his debut in a friendly warm up game for the Olympics against New Zealand in a 0–2 loss.
King provided an assist for Australia's first goal of the tournament, scored by Lachlan Wales against Argentina in which Australia ran out 2–0 winners.
Australia King was called up to the Socceroos squad by manager Graham Arnold for their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Vietnam as regular left back Aziz Behich was unable to take part. He started the match and put in a good performance with Australia winning 4–0.
King was called up to the Socceroos squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life King's older sister Taren also plays professional football, she is currently the captain of Central Coast Mariners.
Career statistics
Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSydney FC2018–19A-League100020302019–20A-League26010503202020–21A-League280——2802021–22A-League Men804000120Total6305070750OB2021–22Danish Superliga11010—1202022–23Danish Superliga5011—61Total1602100181Sydney FC (loan)2022–23A-League Men13000—130Sydney FC 2023–24A-League Men20340—2432024–25A-League Men231101103512025–26A-League Men9030—100Total65480110824Career total14241511801755
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsAustralia202240Total40
Honours Club Sydney FC A-League Championship: 2019–20 A-League Premiership: 2019–20 Australia Cup: 2023
International Australia U17 AFF U-16 Youth Championship: 2016
Individual A-League Young Footballer of the Year: 2020–21
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