Joel William Colwill (born 27 October 2004) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Cardiff City and the Wales national team.
Club career Colwill is a product of the Cardiff City academy, signing his first professional contract with Cardiff in June 2022.Colwill Cardiff debut In August 2023, Colwill made his senior debut for Cardiff City in the EFL Cup against Colchester United.Colwill Cardiff debut Colwill signed a new five-year contract with Cardiff City in September 2023.Colwill Cardiff contract
On 2 August 2024, Colwill joined League Two club Cheltenham Town on an initial season-long loan deal. Having impressed over the first-half of the season, it was announced on 10 January 2025 that Colwill would be recalled from his loan at Cheltenham. On 12 January 2025, Colwill was signed by League One club Exeter City on loan until the end of the season.
International career Joel Colwill made his Wales under-21 debut on 8 September 2023 in the 4–0 friendly win against Liechtenstein alongside his brother Rubin.Colwill Wales U21 debut In September 2025, he was called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time.Joel Colwill Wales call up
He made his Wales senior debut in a 1–0 friendly defeat to Canada on 9 September 2025.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCardiff City2023–24Championship20102000502024–25Championship00000000002025–26League One3951052104672026–27Championship81002000101Total496209210618Cheltenham Town (loan)2024–25League Two226221031289Exeter City (loan)2024–25League One180–––180Career total8912421024110717
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsWales202510202630Total40
Personal life Joel Colwill is the younger brother of Wales international footballer and Cardiff City teammate Rubin Colwill.Joel and Rubin Colwill new contracts
Honours
Cheltenham Town Young Player of the Year (2024/25) References
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