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Joshua Kelman Reid (born 3 May 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship club Ross County.

Key Information

Career

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Ross County

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Reid began his career at Ross County joining the academy in 2010 playing at various youth levels before being called up to the first team in the summer of 2020 following regular left back Sean Kelly's departure from the club.[2] He made his debut for Ross County against Motherwell in the opening day of the Scottish Premiership season, starting the game in left-back.[3] Five days later he started in County's 1–0 win away to Hamilton Academical establishing himself as the clubs regular left back.

Coventry City

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On 28 January 2021, Reid joined English side Coventry City for an undisclosed fee, on a three-and-a-half-year deal.[4]

Stevenage loan

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Reid joined EFL League Two club Stevenage on loan from Coventry City until the end of the 2022–23 season.

Return to Ross County

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On 26 June 2023, Reid returned to Ross County from Coventry City for an undisclosed fee, after signing a three-year deal with the club, and having failed to make any progress with the EFL Championship Club.

Partick Thistle (loan)

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Reid joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on loan until the end of the season in February 2025.[5]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 21 December 2024
Club statistics
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ross County Under 21s 2019–20[6] 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[c] 0 2 0
Ross County 2020–21[7] Scottish Premiership 20 0 0 0 4 0 24 0
Coventry City 2020–21[7] EFL Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021–22[8] 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2022–23[9] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Stevenage (loan) 2022–23[9] EFL League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Ross County 2023–24[10] Scottish Premiership 19 0 1 0 4 0 24 0
2024–25[11] 6 0 0 0 3 0 9 0
Total 25 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 33 0
Career totals 46 0 1 0 12 0 2 0 61 0
  1. ^ Includes Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes Scottish League Cup, EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup

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from Grokipedia
Joshua Kelman Reid (born 3 May 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Ross County in the . Reid is a product of the Ross County youth academy, where he developed from a young age in his hometown of , . He broke into the club's first team during the season, making 20 league appearances and establishing himself as a promising defender. Following his standout performances, Reid transferred to EFL Championship side Coventry City in the summer of 2021, marking his move to English football. During his time at , Reid gained further experience through a loan spell at club in January 2023, where he made one appearance. He returned to Ross County on a permanent basis in June 2023, reuniting with his formative club amid their efforts to stabilize in the Scottish top flight. In February 2025, Reid was loaned to Scottish side Partick Thistle until the end of the 2024–25 season, providing him with additional competitive minutes in the second tier. Following Ross County's relegation to the for the 2025–26 campaign, Reid underwent surgery for a injury sustained during his loan in May 2025 and, as of November 2025, has been included in recent matchday squads while continuing his recovery.

Early life and youth career

Early life

Joshua Kelman Reid was born on 3 May 2002 in , . Dingwall is a small town in the with a population of approximately 5,500, serving as the former county town of and the home base of club . Reid grew up in this close-knit Highland community, where his initial football experiences involved playing for local school teams, including Academy and the North of Scotland Schools Select, a regional team comprising top pupils from area schools. These early non-professional endeavors laid the groundwork for his development before joining the Ross County academy for formal youth training.

Youth career

Josh Reid joined the Ross County youth academy in 2009 at the age of seven, marking the start of his formal development with the club based in his hometown of . Over the subsequent years, he advanced through the age-group teams, initially playing in various positions before transitioning to left-back around his mid-teens, where training emphasized defensive fundamentals such as positioning, tackling, and recovery pace. In 2018, Reid secured a full-time modern apprenticeship with Ross County, enabling intensive daily training while completing educational requirements, a key milestone in his pathway toward professionalism. His consistent performances in academy matches, particularly demonstrating composure and physicality in defensive duels, led to recognition within the club's . By early , Reid's progress earned him promotion to the first-team squad in May, alongside eight other graduates, as part of new professional contracts that integrated him into senior training sessions. This advancement provided his initial exposure during the 2020 pre-season, including a friendly against Celtic on July 26, where he featured prominently and came close to scoring with a left-footed effort saved by the .

Club career

Ross County (first spell)

Reid signed his first professional contract with Ross County in May 2020, earning promotion to the first-team squad after progressing through the club's youth academy. He made his senior debut on 3 August 2020, starting as a left-back in Ross County's 1–0 victory over at Global Energy Stadium. During the 2020–21 season, Reid established himself as a regular left-back, making 20 appearances in the Scottish Premiership and totaling 24 across all competitions, with 1,525 minutes played in league matches. His breakthrough was highlighted by a new contract extension in November 2020, following a strong start where he featured in all of the team's opening five Premiership fixtures, contributing defensively with tackles and interceptions in key games such as the 2–0 win over Dundee United in October.

Coventry City

In January 2021, Josh Reid transferred from Ross County to Coventry City for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract as an 18-year-old left-back. This move followed his breakthrough season in the , where he had gained valuable first-team experience. During his time at Coventry from 2021 to 2023, Reid primarily featured in the under-23 setup, where he played every minute of matches and contributed to the team topping in the . He occasionally trained with the first team and was named in matchday squads as backup, but faced stiff competition for the left-back position from established players like , who was a regular starter and versatile across the defense. This limited his opportunities in the , where he made zero appearances. Reid's sole senior outing came in the 2021–22 Carabao Cup, where he started and played the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 victory over Northampton Town. He also gained experience in pre-season friendlies, including starting the first half against Leamington on 2 2022. These limited exposures highlighted his adaptation to English football while he continued developing through youth and reserve levels.

Stevenage (loan)

On 31 January 2023, Josh Reid joined club on loan from Coventry City until the end of the 2022–23 season, with the move aimed at providing the young left-back with competitive minutes in English football amid limited opportunities at his parent club. Reid made his only appearance for Stevenage on 18 February 2023, starting as a left-back in a 2–0 away defeat to Stockport County in the league. He played the full 90 minutes but had a limited impact, with no goals, assists, or notable contributions in the match, which saw Stevenage struggle defensively against Stockport's attacks. The loan was intended to aid his development through regular training with a promotion-chasing side, though Reid did not feature again before the spell concluded. Reid returned to at the end of the season without the loan being extended, having gained exposure to the intensity of English lower-league football during his brief time at .

Ross County (second spell)

In June 2023, Josh Reid permanently returned to Ross County from City upon the expiry of his contract with the English club, signing a three-year deal to rejoin his formative club as a left-back. This move allowed Reid to leverage his experiences from English football, including loan spells, to bolster the team's defensive options in the . During the 2023–24 season, Reid established himself as a regular squad member, making 19 league appearances with 14 starts, accumulating 1,183 minutes on the pitch while providing one assist and receiving five yellow cards. His contributions helped Ross County secure a 12th-place finish in the Premiership, ensuring survival in the top flight through consistent defensive rotations. Reid's versatility in the backline, often deployed on the left flank, added depth amid the club's injury challenges, marking a maturation from his earlier developmental phase at the club. In the 2024–25 season, Reid continued as a key rotational defender, featuring in six league matches with two starts for 241 minutes played, maintaining a disciplined record without goals, assists, or cards. As of early 2025, his 25 total Premiership appearances across both seasons underscored his evolution into a reliable squad player, contributing to defensive stability before the team's eventual relegation to the via the play-offs. Reid's three-year until 2026 positions him for continued involvement in the club's campaign. Following his recovery from the sustained on , Reid returned to training in October 2025 and was named in matchday squads, but has yet to make an appearance in the 2025–26 season due to a knock as of November 2025.

Partick Thistle (loan)

In February 2025, Josh Reid joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a season-long loan from Ross County, aimed at providing the 22-year-old left-back with regular first-team minutes to further his development. Reid made nine appearances for Partick Thistle during the 2024-25 season, starting seven matches and accumulating 644 minutes in the Scottish Championship. He debuted on February 15, 2025, in a 3-0 defeat away to Raith Rovers, where he played the full 90 minutes as a left-back. Throughout his stint, Reid focused on defensive duties, contributing tackles and interceptions without recording any goals or assists, and received one yellow card. The loan move allowed Reid to build on his prior experience at Ross County, where limited opportunities in the had prompted the switch to secure consistent game time in a competitive second-tier environment. His integration helped stabilize Partick Thistle's left defensive flank during a mid-season push, though the team finished fourth in the with a positive in matches he featured. However, Reid suffered a in late April 2025, leading to surgery on May 6 and cutting short his involvement before the season's end. As of November 2025, the loan had concluded at the end of the 2024-25 season in June, with Reid returning to Ross County to continue his recovery and rehabilitation from the injury, and no extension or recall options were exercised.

International career

Youth international career

Reid earned his first call-up to the under-21 squad in 2022, selected by head coach as a replacement for , who had been promoted to the senior team. This opportunity arose from Reid's consistent performances at Coventry City, where he had been a regular in the under-23 side following his move from Ross County in January 2021. He made his under-21 debut on 25 September , starting as a left-back in a 1–1 friendly draw against at in Paisley. Reid's selection reflected his progression from younger age groups, including a maiden under-19 call-up in September 2020 for friendlies against , where his form in Ross County's first team had been noted by national youth selectors. Reid secured his second and third caps during a training camp in in 2023, featuring in both friendlies against . He started the opener on 15 June, a 0–0 draw, before substituting in the 70th minute of the 1–1 draw on 18 June, operating primarily as a left-back in a back-four formation during the latter stages of the second match. These appearances, part of a double-header to build squad depth ahead of qualifiers, highlighted Reid's reliability in defensive roles amid his loan spell at from . Reid has earned no further under-21 caps as of November 2025, for a total of three appearances without scoring, all in friendlies.

Senior international career

As a Scottish-born player from , Josh Reid holds eligibility to represent the national team at the senior level. Despite his involvement with Scotland's youth setups, Reid has not yet earned any senior international caps as of November 2025.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Josh Reid's club career statistics encompass senior appearances across various domestic leagues and cup competitions in and . As of November 17, 2025, he has recorded a total of 68 appearances and 0 goals, with 1 assist, primarily as a left-back or defender. No appearances in the 2025–26 season as of November 17, 2025. The breakdown by club and season, including league and cup matches, is as follows:
SeasonClubAppearancesGoalsAssistsNotes/Competitions
2020–21Ross County2400 (20), (4)
2021–22Coventry City100 (1)
2022–23Stevenage (loan)100 (1)
2023–24Ross County2401 (19), (1), Premiership Play-offs (4)
2024–25Ross County900 (6), Premiership Relegation Round (3)
2024–25Partick Thistle (loan)900 (9)
Career totals (senior club): 68 appearances, 0 goals, 1 assist across Scottish Premiership (45), Scottish Championship (9), EFL League Two (1), and various cup competitions (13).

International statistics

Josh Reid has represented Scotland at under-21 level on three occasions, all in international friendly matches, accumulating 155 minutes of play without scoring any goals. His debut came as a starter in a 1–1 draw against Northern Ireland U21 on 25 September 2022 at St Mirren Park, where he played the full 90 minutes. The following table summarizes his international appearances:
DateOpponentResultCompetitionPositionMinutes PlayedGoals
25 September 2022 U211–1FriendlyStarted900
15 June 2023 U210–0FriendlySubstitute450
18 June 2023 U211–1FriendlySubstitute200
Reid has no senior international appearances. Statistics as of November 2025.

References

  1. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Dingwall
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