Josh Windass: Career update and club prospects

Why Josh Windass matters

Josh Windass is an established English attacking midfielder and forward whose career has spanned important spells in Scottish and English football. Born on 9 January 1994 in Kingston upon Hull, Windass has developed a reputation for goals and versatility. Coverage of his movements and contract status is relevant to supporters and to followers of the EFL Championship as clubs assess experience and attacking options.

Career highlights and recent events

Playing profile and personal background

Joshua Dean Windass (born 9 January 1994) is listed at around 1.75m and plays primarily as an attacking midfielder or forward. Right-footed, he is the son of former professional Dean Windass and is recorded as the brother of Jordan Windass. His agent is listed as CAA Stellar.

Club history and notable moments

Windass joined Rangers on 1 July 2016, signing a four-year contract. He marked his pre-season debut by scoring in a 2–1 friendly win against Charleston Battery on 7 July 2016. His official debut for Rangers came in the Scottish League Cup against Motherwell on 16 July, and he netted his first competitive goal for the club against East Stirlingshire six days later.

During the 2017–18 season Windass finished with 18 goals in all competitions, finishing as joint top scorer for Rangers alongside Alfredo Morelos; his 13 league strikes that season were among the club’s highest seasonal totals. On 31 January 2020 he moved on loan to Sheffield Wednesday for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.

Recent contract and club status

Following the end of the 2023–24 season the club offered Windass a new contract, according to available reports. Transfermarkt records indicate that Windass later joined Wrexham AFC on 23 July 2025 with a contract running until 30 June 2028, and he is listed as a player for Wrexham in the EFL Championship.

Conclusion and outlook

With a proven scoring season behind him and experience across Scotland and England, Josh Windass remains a player of interest for Championship clubs and fans. His mix of goalscoring history and versatility in advanced midfield and forward roles suggests he can continue to contribute at Wrexham and in the second tier of English football, subject to fitness and selection. Supporters will watch how his contract period and form unfold in the coming seasons.