Grant Ward

Tottenham Hotspur

Ward signed with the Tottenham Hotspur Academy in July 2011. During his time at Spurs, he progressed through the club's youth system. He appeared for their Under-18 side during the 2011–2012 season, scoring three goals in 16 starts and 10 substitute appearances, as well as featuring in three FA Youth Cup matches. He developed as an attacking left full-back during the 2012–13 season, making 17 appearances in the U18 Premier League, while also making three appearances in the FA Youth Cup and featuring twice in the NextGen Series. He signed a new two-and-a-half year contract in February 2016. He never made a first-team appearance in his five years at White Hart Lane.

Chicago Fire (loan)

Ward had a trial with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire in February 2014 to try and impress head coach Frank Yallop, scoring twice in pre-season friendlies. On 22 March, he joined the Chicago Fire on loan. His debut was delayed due to an injury on his metatarsal that kept him out for three months. It took until 25 May, where he came on as a substitute for Dilly Duka in the 61st minute, as Chicago Fire won 2–0 versus Columbus Crew. His loan spell with Chicago Fire was extended until the end of the 2014 season. Ward scored his first Chicago Fire goal on 24 July, in a 5–1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes at Toyota Park. In the last game of the season, Ward then provided two assists, in a 2–1 win over Houston Dynamo. He scored one goal and provided two…

Primarily a winger in his early career, Ward can play all across the midfield. He has good levels of professionalism, athleticism and technique. Speaking in 2016, he described himself as "very quick and athletic, box-to-box, I like to take people on.... I like to get people off their seats". Conversely, five years later, Blackpool manager Neil Critchley praised him as an "unsung hero" in central midfield "with the amount of coverage he makes all over the pitch, picking up first balls and second balls, he allows you to get a foothold in the game". Ward struggled with injuries throughout his career and found goals hard to come by.

As of match played 2 May 2026

Ward was born in Lewisham, though he grew up in Kent after his parents split up. His elder brother, Jason, played non-League football for Grays Athletic.