Josh Brooking

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. 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.

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