Joshua Royston Brooking (born 1 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Slough Town. He is a product of both Reading and Chelsea youth systems, and has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level.
Early life Joshua Royston Brooking was born on 1 September 2002 in Reading, England.
Career Club Brooking started his career at local side Reading. He joined the academy of Chelsea in 2018. Brooking signed his first professional contract in July 2020. He extended his contract in June 2022. On 20 August 2021, Brooking was sent off after a brutal challenge against Manchester United winger Dillon Hoogewerf in a Premier League 2 match. He started training with the first-team in December 2021. In February 2023, Brooking had captained the Premier League 2 team.
On 5 June 2024, Chelsea announced that Brooking would be leaving in the summer when his contract expired.
On 6 September 2024, Brooking joined National League South club Dorking Wanderers. On 2 April 2025, it was announced that Brooking had left the club following a mutual termination in his contract.
On 26 June 2025, Brooking joined National League side Aldershot Town. On 27 April 2026, it was announced that Brooking would leave the club at the end of his contract in June.
On 3 June 2026, Brooking agreed to join National League South side, Slough Town following his departure from Aldershot Town.
International career Brooking was born in England to a South African father and English mother, and is eligible to represent both England and South Africa at international level. He had represented England at under-16 and under-17 level.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChelsea U212021–22———30302022–23———50502023–24———1010Total———9090Dorking Wanderers2024–25For FA Cup Second Qualifying Round: National League South17010—10190Aldershot Town2025–26National League0000—0000Slough Town2026–27National League South0000—0000Career total1701000100280
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