Josh Clarke, born on 28 July 2004 in England, is a young and promising goalkeeper, currently playing for Celtic B. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighing 13st 3lb (84kg), Clarke has begun to make his mark in professional football. Not only does he play domestically, but he has also been recognised internationally, having represented the Northern Ireland national team.
Clarke's professional career took off in July 2021, when he signed for Glenavon in the Premiership in Northern Ireland. Nonetheless, promising prospects do not go unnoticed. His goalkeeper talents were quickly spotted by scouts in Scotland, specifically Celtic FC. Thus, a year later, in August 2022, an undisclosed deal saw Clarke part ways with Glenavon and head to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic, protective over their new investment, sent Clarke on loan to Airdrieonians in the Championship in Scotland in August 2023, providing the young goalkeeper with a platform to gain valuable experience. His tenure at Airdrieonians was short but impactful, as he made his first-team debut in the 2023-2024 season, with one appearance in league matches. On the completion of his loan, Celtic reeled Clarke back in, returning to Celtic Park in August 2023.
To further his development, Celtic then sent the young keeper on loan to Ayr United, another club in the Championship in Scotland, in February 2024. In this stint, Clarke had plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills, making 12 first-team appearances in league matches during the season. Upon the completion of this fruitful loan spell, he returned to Celtic in June 2024.
Thus, Clarke's journey of the goalkeeper continues under the watchful eyes of Celtic FC, where he continues his development in their B team, while also pushing for a spot in their first team.
