Josh Carmichael

AFC Bournemouth

Carmichael was born in Poole, England. He joined AFC Bournemouth at the age of 10 and progressed through the youth system at the club. In the summer of 2011, at the age of 16 he signed a two-year scholarship with the Cherries. He made his Football League debut on 17 September 2011, in a 2–0 win over Exeter City, replacing Nathan Byrne as a substitute in the first half. After the match, Carmichael said his Bournemouth debut surprised him and his father and uncle was at attendance to see him play. This was his only appearance for Bournemouth of the 2011–12 season. Then in the 2012–13 season, Carmichael had his first action against Walsall on 29 September 2012, coming on as a substitute for Josh McQuoid in the 59th minute, which Bournemouth lost 2–1. Carmichael made the starting XI for the first time on 2 October 2012 in a 3–1 away defeat by Crawley Town. He went on to make three appearances for the club. Despite this limited number, Carmichael said he was satisfied to be involved in the first team action. In the 2013–14 season, with his first team hopes increasingly limited following the club's promotion to Championship, he spent much of the season in the club's reserve before joining Gosport Borough on a month-long loan in February. Carmichael made his first start for the club against Havant & Waterlooville and helped the club go through to the FA Trophy final. After the match, Stephen Purches praised his performance, as well as his strength of…

Though he was born in Poole, England, Carmichael was eligible to play for Scotland. This came after he was called up by Scotland U16 in 2009. Four years later, Carmichael was called up by Scotland U19.

Carmichael attended Poole Grammar School with his classmate, Harry Cornick and supported Bournemouth when he was young.