Joshua David Heard (born 29 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Pacific FC.
![]() Heard with Bethlehem Steel in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joshua David Heard[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1994-11-29) 29 November 1994 (age 27) | ||
Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Pacific FC | ||
Number | 11 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Washington Huskies | 74 | (13) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2012 | Victoria Highlanders | 17 | (3) |
2013–2014 | Puget Sound Gunners | 4 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Bethlehem Steel | 38 | (2) |
2018–2019 | Real Monarchs | 32 | (3) |
2019 | → Pinzgau Saalfelden (loan) | 18 | (1) |
2020– | Pacific FC | 54 | (11) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 November 2022 |
Born in Cardiff, Wales, Heard grew up in Victoria, British Columbia after moving there as a child.[2]
Heard played four years of college soccer at the University of Washington between 2012 and 2015.[3] While at school, he played for Premier Development League sides Victoria Highlanders and Puget Sound Gunners during the summer.[4]
On 19 January 2016, Heard was selected 71st overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[5] However, he wasn't signed by Vancouver, instead joining United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel on 28 January 2016.[6] Heard was released by Bethlehem Steel on 2 November 2017.[7]
On 16 February 2018, Heard joined USL side Real Monarchs.[8] On 12 July 2019, Heard was loaned to Austrian third-tier side Pinzgau Saalfelden.[9] Heard returned to Monarchs in July 2020.[10]
On 31 July 2020, Heard returned to his hometown of Victoria, signing with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[11] On August 15 he made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers.[12] In October 2020 it was announced that Heard had re-signed with Pacific ahead of the 2021 season.[13] During the season, Heard would feature regularly en route to Pacific capturing the championship.[14] In January 2022 the club announced Heard had signed a new deal ahead of the season.[15]
Pacific FC
Pacific FC – current squad | |
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