Josh Windass: From Rangers to Wrexham

Introduction: Why Josh Windass matters

Josh Windass is an English professional footballer whose career as an attacking midfielder and forward has drawn attention across the UK. Born in Kingston upon Hull on 9 January 1994, Windass has combined technical ability with a knack for goals, making his trajectory relevant to supporters and analysts tracking players who move between English and Scottish leagues and, more recently, into the EFL Championship.

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Early life and profile

Joshua Dean Windass (born 9 January 1994) is a right‑footed player listed at around 1.75 m and 68 kg. He is the son of former professional Dean Windass and the brother of Jordan Windass. These family links have often been noted in coverage of his career.

Rangers spell and notable seasons

Windass signed for Rangers on 1 July 2016, joining on a four‑year contract alongside team‑mate Matt Crooks from Accrington. He made an immediate impact in pre‑season, scoring on his debut in a 2–1 friendly win over Charleston Battery on 7 July 2016. His official debut came in the Scottish League Cup on 16 July against Motherwell, and he scored his first competitive goal for Rangers shortly afterwards against East Stirlingshire.

The 2017–18 campaign was a high point: Windass finished with 18 goals in all competitions, level with Alfredo Morelos as the club’s top scorer. His 13 league goals that season placed him third in Rangers’ single‑season league scoring charts for that period, behind Kris Boyd and Morelos.

Later moves and contracts

On 31 January 2020 Windass moved on loan to Sheffield Wednesday for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. Sources note that, following the end of the 2023–24 season, the club offered Windass a new contract. More recently, Transfermarkt records show Windass joining Wrexham AFC on 23 July 2025, with a contract running until 30 June 2028 and representation listed as CAA Stellar.

Conclusion

Josh Windass’s career so far reflects a player capable of influencing games from advanced midfield and forward positions, with a proven goalscoring season at Rangers and subsequent moves that underline his continued value. For readers, his move to Wrexham and the length of his reported contract suggest he remains a player to watch in the Championship, particularly for those interested in forwards who combine creativity with an eye for goal.