Joe Grayson


Joseph Nicholas Grayson is an English professional footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers, as a defender and midfielder.

Early and personal life

His father is Simon Grayson. He attended Moorland School.

Career

Grayson joined Blackburn Rovers in the 2014, turning professional in July 2017. He made his senior debut on 28 August 2018, in the EFL Cup, in a 4–1 home victory against Lincoln City. In doing so him and his father became the third father-son duo to both play for Blackburn Rovers.
He moved on loan to Grimsby Town in January 2019 for the rest of the season.

Playing style

He was described by Blackburn Rovers as "a classy left-footed midfielder with a great delivery from set-plays". He can also play as a defender, and Grimsby Town manager Michael Jolley described him as somebody who "is versatile to play in several different positions and adds further strength, balance and competition to our squad".