Joseph Knowles (born 2 November 2004) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for A-League Men club Auckland FC.
Club career
Early career Knowles began his youth career with Bay Olympic and was selected for the Auckland Football under-15 representative squad in 2019. He also played for Melville United, appearing for the club's senior side from 2020.
Knowles joined Eastern Suburbs ahead of the 2022 season, making appearances in the Northern League and Chatham Cup, helping Suburbs reach the final of the Chatham Cup, where they lost 1–0 to Auckland City.
He then moved to Australia, joining St George City in the National Premier Leagues NSW.
Auckland FC On 31 July 2024, Knowles joined Auckland FC ahead of their inaugural A-League Men season. During the 2024–25 season, Knowles played with the Auckland FC Reserves, and was third-choice goalkeeper for the first team behind Alex Paulsen and Michael Woud. Knowles spent much of the 2025–26 season sidelined with a hip injury and subsequently underwent surgery.
Knowles returned to the first-team in Auckland FC's pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park on 26 July 2026. He replaced Michael Woud in the 72nd minute as Auckland lost 2–0.
Honours Auckland FC A-League Premiership: 2024–25 A-League Men Championship: 2026 New Zealand U23 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 2023
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