Joe Eason
JE
“A manager once told me that I do the basics to an outstanding level. That is how I see my own game. Built on the basics.”
— Joe Eason
18-year-old box-to-box midfielder playing senior men's football. Comfortable across the 6, 8 and 10. Elite physical profile. Assessed by nine professional clubs.
No academy background — every level earned in senior men’s football, and selected by four different managers along the way.
Club · Step 4Ashington AFC
PathwayEngland Futsal Men’s U23
The Complete 8
Seven competencies on film at Step 4 and Step 5, plus the intangibles that make the eighth — and the end product it all adds up to.
- 01Press Resistance: Receiving & Turning
- 02Blocks, Interceptions & Cover
- 03Range & Switches
- 04Keep, Link & Release
- 05Ball Carrying
- 06Tackles, Recovery Runs & Headers
- 07Technical Quality
- 08The Bit You Can’t Coach
- 10End Product
01Press Resistance: Receiving & Turning
Back foot, play forward
02Blocks, Interceptions & Cover
Reading it, stepping in, screening the back four
03Range & Switches
Switching play, crossing, delivery
04Running the Game: Keep, Link & Release
Keeping it, linking play, releasing runners
05Ball Carrying
Driving runs, beating pressure
06Tackles, Recovery Runs & Headers
Going in, getting back, winning in the air
07Technical Quality
First touch, composure, execution
Physical Attributes
Defensive Impact
At Marske United in 2025/26, opposition sides scored 0.91 goals per 90 minutes with Joe on the pitch, compared to 2.74 without. The pattern held consistently across the full season — positioning, communication and willingness to cover, applied for 90 minutes from minute one.
Scout Assessments
Will go on to have a professional career in the game.
Charlton AthleticU18 Trial Assessment
Lovely weight of pass, fizzes the ball through the lines into feet and runners. Receive on back foot well, hold off man, head up to know where to play early.
David BanjuraFormer National League Chief Scout
I really like your on-field personality, you appear to take responsibility. You very much come across as a leader. It is rare to see from young players.
Aaron BarnesScout, Stoke City FC
Explore Profile
The Complete 8
Written analysis of what makes Joe a complete central midfielder.
Highlights
Extended match footage and highlight reels.
Appearances & Awards
Career stats, appearance data and recognition.
Bio
Who Joe is, how he plays, his background.
Athletic Profile
Full PROformance testing data and progression.
References
Scout reports, coaching references and downloadable PDFs.
Location
Stockton-on-Tees, North East
Current Club
Ashington AFC · Step 4
