Joe Ralls

• Full name: Joseph William Ralls
• Date of birth: 27 May 1993
• Place of birth: Bristol, England
• Nationality: English
• Position: Central/Defensive Midfielder
• Current club (noted): Cardiff City
• Squad number: (has worn) 23

Career overview

• Started his youth career at Bristol City before joining Cardiff City’s academy.
• Progressed through Cardiff City’s youth system and made his senior debut for the club.
• Has been a long-serving member of Cardiff City’s first team, known for his passing, work rate, and leadership from midfield.
• Has captained Cardiff City on multiple occasions and served as a key figure through Championship campaigns and promotion pushes.

Playing style

• Box-to-box and deep-lying midfielder capable of breaking up play and distributing the ball efficiently.
• Known for stamina, tactical awareness, and consistency.
• Contributes defensively with interceptions and tackles and supports attacking phases with forward passes and late runs into the box.

Notable achievements

• Regular first-team appearances for Cardiff City across multiple seasons.
• Integral part of Cardiff’s midfield during promotion-chasing campaigns (including seasons where Cardiff competed for promotion to the Premier League).

Career statistics (summary)
Accurate totals vary by season; as a long-term Cardiff player he has made several hundred appearances across league and cup competitions and scored multiple goals from midfield.

Additional notes

• Has represented club primarily in the English Football League (Championship and League One) and domestic cup competitions.
• For precise, up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, assists, minutes), consult official club sources, league records, or current sports databases, since numbers change each season.