Joel Waterman
Defender - Centre-Back
at Chicago Fire FC
at Chicago Fire FC
278 days · joined 2025-08-20
👕100+ Apps
Market value
€2.50m
Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
19/20
debut season
0.03
goals / match
CF Montréal
top club · 148 apps
Career highs
€2.50m
peak value · 2023
€430k
top transfer fee · 25/26
3
best season · 2022
11 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1996-01-24 · 6 players total
185Appearances
6Goals
9Assists
52Yellow cards
4Red cards
49Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Joel Waterman |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Joel Robert Waterman |
| Date of birth | 1996-01-24 (30 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Langley, British Columbia, Canada |
| Citizenship |  Canada |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 188.00 m |
| Current club | Chicago Fire FC |
| Joined | 2025-08-20 |
| Contract expires | 2027-12-31 |
| Agent | Remington Ellis ... |
Aug 2025
Transfer: Montréal → Chicago
25/26 · Transfer · €430k
Jul 2025
2025 — CF Montréal
24 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2024
2024 — CF Montréal
30 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2023
2023 — CF Montréal
33 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2023
Injury: unknown
2 games missed
Jul 2022
2022 — CF Montréal
33 matches · 3 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
2021 — CF Montréal
25 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2021
21/22 — CF Montréal
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2020
2020 — Montreal Impact
7 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2020
Transfer: Cavalry FC → Montreal
19/20 · Transfer · €91k
Jul 2019
19/20 — Montreal Impact
3 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2019
2019 — Cavalry FC
25 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Feb 2019
Transfer: TWU Spartans → Cavalry FC
18/19 · Draft
Aug 2016
Transfer: Kitsap Pumas SC → TWU Spartans
16/17 · Return from loan
Jul 2016
2016 — Kitsap Pumas SC
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
May 2016
Transfer: TWU Spartans → Kitsap Pumas SC
15/16 · Loan
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €2.50m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
CF Montréal
80.2%
Montreal Impact
0.0%
Cavalry FC
19.8%
Kitsap Pumas SC
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal | 6 | 2021 | 21/22 | 148 | 5 | 6 | 3,536 |
| Montreal Impact | 2 | 19/20 | 2020 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cavalry FC | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 873 |
| Kitsap Pumas SC | 1 | 2016 | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | CONCACAF CL | CF Montréal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Canadian Championship | CF Montréal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2025 | Leagues Cup | CF Montréal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | MLS | CF Montréal | 18 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Canadian Championship | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Leagues Cup | CF Montréal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS | CF Montréal | 25 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS Cup Playoffs | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Canadian Championship | CF Montréal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Leagues Cup | CF Montréal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS | CF Montréal | 28 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2,375 |
| 2022 | Canadian Championship | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MLS | CF Montréal | 30 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 891 |
| 2022 | MLS Cup Playoffs | CF Montréal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Canadian Championship | CF Montréal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MLS | CF Montréal | 22 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS | Montreal Impact | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS is Back | Montreal Impact | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Canadian Championship | Cavalry FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CanPL Fall Season | Cavalry FC | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 873 |
| 2019 | CanPL Playoffs | Cavalry FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | CanPL Spring Season | Cavalry FC | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | US Open Cup | Kitsap Pumas SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | CONCACAF CL | Montreal Impact | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 2016-05-01 | TWU Spartans | Kitsap Pumas SC | Loan | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-08-01 | Kitsap Pumas SC | TWU Spartans | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 18/19 | 2019-02-06 | TWU Spartans | Cavalry FC | Draft | 0 | — |
| 19/20 | 2020-01-14 | Cavalry FC | Montreal | Transfer | 175000 | €91k |
| 25/26 | 2025-08-20 | Montréal | Chicago | Transfer | 2500000 | €430k |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | unknown injury | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-09 | 18 | 2 |
Current€2.50m
Peak€2.50m
Low€175k
Δ since start+€2.33m
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #3510 | #5 | 11 | 0 | — | — | current national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamal Miller | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kei Kamara | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ismaël Koné | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zorhan Bassong | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sébastian Breza | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alistair Johnston | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmed Hamdi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Álvarez | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ariel Lassiter | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joaquín Torres | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Toye | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Djordje Mihailovic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Piette | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Campbell | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Romell Quioto | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Gabriele Corbo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan-Dylan Saliba | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lassi Lappalainen | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryce Duke | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachary Brault-Guillard | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MLS | CF Montréal | 3 | 30 |
| 2023 | MLS | CF Montréal | 1 | 28 |
| 2019 | CanPL Fall Season | Cavalry FC | 1 | 11 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MLS | CF Montréal | 2 | 22 |
| 2022 | MLS | CF Montréal | 2 | 30 |
| 2019 | CanPL Fall Season | Cavalry FC | 1 | 11 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 2016-08-01 | Kitsap Pumas SC | TWU Spartans | Return from loan | — | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-05-01 | TWU Spartans | Kitsap Pumas SC | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Joel Waterman's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando City | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 36% |
| Atlanta United FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 36% |
| Toronto FC | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 67% |
| New York City FC | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 22% |
| Inter Miami CF | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 56% |
| Chicago Fire | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | +4 | 56% |
| FC Cincinnati | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 44% |
| Philadelphia Union | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 22% |
| New York RB | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 33% |
| D.C. United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | +1 | 33% |
| Columbus Crew | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 11% |
| Nashville SC | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 11% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | Senior debut season | |
| 2019 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 270 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 33 | 2,375 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0.34 |
| 2022 | 33 | 891 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.31 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 25 | 873 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0.62 |
| 19/20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
MLS
130 apps
4 G
7 A
CanPL Fall Season
11 apps
1 G
1 A
Canadian Championship
14 apps
1 G
0 A
CanPL Spring Season
10 apps
0 G
1 A
Leagues Cup
8 apps
0 G
0 A
CONCACAF CL
6 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Joel Waterman
Who is Joel Waterman?
Joel Waterman is a Canada professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chicago Fire FC.
How old is Joel Waterman?
Joel Waterman is 30 years old. He was born on January 24, 1996 in Langley, British Columbia.
What position does Joel Waterman play?
Joel Waterman plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Joel Waterman play for?
Joel Waterman currently plays for Chicago Fire FC.
How many career goals has Joel Waterman scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Joel Waterman has scored 6 goals in 185 appearances.
What is Joel Waterman's market value?
Joel Waterman's most recent reported market value is €2.50m.