Joe White (midfielder, born 2002)
Joe Peter White is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bradford City, on loan from club Newcastle United.
Club career
Born in Carlisle, White began his career at hometown club Carlisle United before moving to Newcastle United in 2016. He signed on loan for Hartlepool United in January 2022. On 5 February 2022, White made his Hartlepool debut as a substitute in a 2–0 FA Cup defeat to Premier League side Crystal Palace. In February 2022 Hartlepool manager Graeme Lee said he wanted to sign White permanently. After eight appearances for the club, White was injured in March 2022 but quickly returned to complete 16 League and cup appearances for Pools.On 6 January 2023, White signed for League One club Exeter City on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season, also making 16 appearances.
On 1 September 2023, White joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 14 January 2024. He made his Crewe debut the following day, coming on as a 63rd minute replacement for Conor Thomas in a 3–1 win over Milton Keynes Dons at Gresty Road. He scored his first senior professional goal in Crewe's 2–0 league defeat of Gillingham on 3 October 2023. After White scored his third Crewe goal, securing a 1–0 victory at Mansfield Town on 6 January 2024, Crewe manager Lee Bell said he wanted to keep him at the club for the remainder of the season, but White's loan ended on 16 January 2024.
In August 2024, after extending his Newcastle contract, he moved on loan to Milton Keynes Dons for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. On 1 October 2024, White scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 away win over Harrogate Town.
In July 2025 he signed on loan for Leyton Orient. In January 2026 he signed on loan for Bradford City. Bradford City manager Graham Alexander said he hoped he would revive White's career following a "frustrating" spell with Leyton Orient.