New Signing: Joe Simatupang Ferguson

Connah’s Quay Nomads are pleased to announce the signing of 23-year-old right back Joe Simatupang Ferguson.

Joe is of Indonesian descent and joined Blackburn Rovers at the age of 11, going on to sign a scholarship contract with the former Premier League Champions at the age of 16.

Joe would then go on to join Witton Albion on loan in the Northern Premier League before signing permanently for Marine in 2022 where he would make 31 appearances before making a further 45 appearances for FC United of Manchester and another 25 appearances for Runcorn Linnets in the following years.

Joe has been around The Nomads’ first team squad since the beginning of pre-season and featured in the games against Brickfield Rangers, TNS and Larne recently.

On securing the signing of Simatupang Ferguson, John Disney commented; “Joe is a player that straight away catches everyone’s eye,

I personally saw Joe play a number of years ago in the English system and from the moment you see himself you know that his attributes will always stand him in good stead alongside always challenging any opponent he comes up against.

We as a club went to watch Joe a number of times last season at Runcorn where he deservedly won player of the year and at times he was unplayable in a number of different positions.

Joe has come in and become another player to add as part of our full time model, he was at Blackburn rovers for 10 years and you can see with that background how he has the capability’s to really kick on again, Joe was wanted by a number of clubs and we are delighted that he chose ourselves and I know he is very excited to play a part in our upcoming European campaign but also be a key part of our season ahead.”

Date Published: Monday, 29th June, 2026 - 12:00pm by Nik Mesney