Joel Drakes-Thomas
A versatile forward who can take on his marker and push forward.
JoélDrakes-Thomas
out on loan
Def
Defender
Date of Birth
09.06.0909 June 2009
Country
Joined Team
04.10.2404 October 2024
Playing up an age group, Drakes-Thomas made his first appearance at Under-18s level as a substitute against Liverpool U18s in October 2024.
His first start and first goal came in the 4-2 comeback victory against Chelsea U18s in December 2024. He earned a hat-trick of assists in Palace's resounding 4-1 win against Aston Villa U18s in February 2025.
Drakes-Thomas was called up to England U16s in late February 2025 for their UEFA U16 Development Tournament in Alicante, Spain. He featured in all three of their games against Colombia, Denmark and France, notching two assists.