Joel King

#16 · Defender · Sydney FC

Nationality

Australia

Born

2000-10-30

Birthplace

Figtree, NSW, Australia

Height

5 ft 10 in

Weight

172 lbs

Position

Defender

Joel Bruce King (born 30 October 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a left back for 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 award at the end of season awards, becoming the first Sydney FC player to do so.