Joseph Christopher Sbarra (born 21 December 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Solihull Moors. He began his footballing career through the youth academy of EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2026.
Career Burton Albion Sbarra came up through the youth academy at Burton Albion and made his debut on the last day of the 2016–17 season, coming on in the 68 minute against Reading aged 18. On 10 November 2017, Sbarra was rewarded for his breakthrough with a new contract that would see him stay with the club until 2020. Sbarra had to wait until the 2019–20 season to score his first senior goal, opening the scoring three minutes into a 2–2 draw with Portsmouth.
Solihull Moors (loan) On 25 March 2019, Sbarra joined Solihull Moors on loan until the end of the season. The following day Sbarra came off of the bench in the 70 minute of a 2–2 draw with Boreham Wood and had to wait until the last day of the season to make his first start in a 1–1 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge. Sbarra made a total of six appearances as Solihull narrowly missed out on automatic promotion before losing in the playoffs.
Solihull Moors On 5 August 2020, Sbarra returned to Solihull Moors on a free transfer following his release from Burton Albion, signing a two-year deal. He made his debut on 3 October against Woking on the opening day of the season and opened his account for the club the following week in a 5–0 thrashing of King's Lynn Town.
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, the club confirmed that Sbarra would be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract. His time at the club ultimately ended in disappointment as the club were defeated in the play-off final and the FA Trophy final within a week of each other.
Doncaster Rovers On 20 May 2024, Sbarra agreed to join League Two club Doncaster Rovers on a two-year deal with the option for a further year.
On 3 May 2025, Doncaster secured the League Two title on the final day of the season, earning automatic promotion to EFL League One.
In November 2025, Sbarra returned to National League club Solihull Moors on an initial two-month loan deal. In January 2026, this loan was extended for the remainder of the season.
He was released upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Return to Solihull Moors On 16 June, it was announced Sbarra would rejoin Solihull Moors
International career Sbarra was called up to the England C team for a friendly against Wales C in March 2022.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurton Albion2016–17Championship100000—102017–18Championship1701020—2002018–19League One900040301602019–20League One221404030331Total4915010060701Solihull Moors (loan)2018–19National League60——0060Solihull Moors2020–21National League34632—203982021–22National League441830—5052182022–23National League33931—1137112023–24National League21100—53264Total1323493—13415441Doncaster Rovers2024–25League Two3522020413522025–26League One8100302181Total301205062433Solihull Moors (loan)2025–26National League2710——102810Career total2444616315026630155
Honours Solihull Moors FA Trophy runner-up: 2023–24
Doncaster Rovers EFL League Two: 2024–25
Individual National League Team of the Season: 2021–22 Solihull Moors Players' Player of the Season: 2021–22 Solihull Moors Supporters' Player of the Season: 2021–22 Solihull Moors Supporters Association Player of the Season: 2021–22 Solihull Moors Goal of the Season: 2021–22
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