Joe Westley

Joseph Anthony Westley (born 18 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Dundee, as a striker.

Career

Westley started his career in the youth team at Fulham, but following his release in the summer, he signed for Burnley in August 2021 on a two-year scholarship. He initially struggled with injury problems but became a key part of Tony Philliskirk's youth team towards the end of the 2021–22 season. In the 2022–23 season he was elected as youth team captain and after scoring 20 goals in 21 matches he was rewarded with his first professional contract in January 2023, signing a two-and-a-half year deal.

In January 2024 he went on his first loan to National League side AFC Fylde for the remainder of the season, with the Coasters in the relegation places. He moved on loan to Rochdale in September 2024. Westley signed on loan for Swindon Town in January 2025. He scored on his debut for the club on 24 January 2025, coming off the bench to score the winning goal in a 2–1 away win at Newport County. Westley said he wanted to score more goals for the club.

On 5 August 2025, Westley signed a 3-year deal with Scottish Premiership club Dundee. On 20 September, Westley scored his first goal for the club in a home league win over Livingston.

Personal life

His father is former player turned manager Graham Westley.

Career statistics

As of match played on 11 April 2026