Joe Grey

Joseph Grey (born 4 May 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club York City.

He started his youth career at Cramlington Juniors, before moving to Wallsend Boys Club and then on to Hartlepool United in 2019 where he signed his first professional deal the following year. He was part of the Hartlepool squad that gained promotion to League Two in the 2020–21 season. After making 162 appearances and scoring 25 times, Grey left Hartlepool to sign for National League club York City.

Career Hartlepool United Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Grey signed for Hartlepool's youth team in 2019 and turned professional a year early due to interest from other clubs. On signing for the club Grey stated, "I'm over the moon to finally get this done, Hartlepool have been great to me and I was excited to be around the first team at different times last season and now during pre season. I want to continue working and get more opportunities when the season starts". He made his league debut in a 4–0 win over Maidenhead United. Grey got his first senior goal in a 6–0 thrashing of Northern Premier League team Ilkeston Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Grey's first league goal came in a 2–1 defeat to Eastleigh. He was part of the Hartlepool United squad that gained promotion to League Two in the 2020–21 season. It was his first goal of the season. On 25 January 2022, Grey scored again as Hartlepool reached the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy after defeating Charlton Athletic on penalties. He also scored the opening goal against Rotherham United in the following round, however Hartlepool lost on penalties.

On 23 June 2022, Grey signed a new three-year deal with Hartlepool. He scored on his 100th Hartlepool appearance in a home defeat to Oldham Athletic in December 2023. He finished the 2023–24 season with 13 goals in total. In the 2024–25 season, he made 41 appearances in all competitions scoring 6 times. In November 2025, Grey scored his first career hat-trick in a 5–1 win against Aldershot Town.

Style of play Grey can play as either a winger or as a striker. In his first season playing in the Football League, Grey predominately played as a winger. He has been praised for his work ethic, speed, and skill.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2020–21 National League

2021–22 League Two

2022–23 League Two

2023–24