Noah Watson
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Noah Christopher Watson | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Croydon, England | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Croydon Athletic | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2021 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | Aldershot Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Croydon Athletic | 34 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 October 2026 | |||
Noah Christopher Watson (born 5 May 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Isthmian League South East Division club Croydon Athletic. He developed in the academy of Crystal Palace.
Career
Crystal Palace
Watson joined the youth system of Crystal Palace in August 2019.
In July 2021, Watson signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace, reportedly becoming one of eight academy players to receive professional contracts from the club.
He progressed through the club's youth development system and represented its under-21 side in Premier League 2. He also appeared in the EFL Trophy while representing the club's academy.
Watson left Crystal Palace in June 2024.
Aldershot Town
On 16 August 2025, Watson signed a short-term contract with National League club Aldershot Town. He made two league appearances for the club during the 2025–26 season.
AFC Croydon Athletic
Watson joined Croydon Athletic in September 2025.
He continued playing for the club during the 2026–27 season in the Isthmian League.
Personal life
Watson is the son of former footballer Steve Watson and the brother of professional footballer Louie Watson.
References
- ↑ "Noah Watson - Defender". Crystal Palace F.C. Archived from the original on 7 December 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- ↑ "Crystal Palace hand pro contracts to eight youngsters". 10 July 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- 1 2 3 Carter, Samuel (16 August 2025). "New Signing: Noah Watson". Aldershot Town F.C. Archived from the original on 11 September 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- ↑ "Noah Watson". Soccerbase. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- ↑ "AFC Croydon Athletic appearances: Noah Watson, 2025–26". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- ↑ "Noah Watson". The Isthmian Football League. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- ↑ "Charlton's Louie Watson on making life a misery for Wayne Rooney and family support helping him and brother Noah on Palace's books achieve football dream". South London Press. Retrieved 25 October 2026.