CanadaWaterman won the Canadian Premier League title with Cavalry FC in 2019 and was named to the CPL Best XI that same year. He also helped CF Montréal reach the 2021 Canadian Championship final.
Joel Waterman is a Canadian professional footballer who primarily plays as a centre-back. He began his professional career with Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League before moving to Major League Soccer side CF Montréal in 2020. Waterman has also earned caps for the Canadian national team, contributing to the squad's recent rise in international football.
Waterman is a composed and reliable centre-back known for his strong defensive positioning and aerial ability. He reads the game well and is comfortable playing out from the back, though he can occasionally be exposed by quicker attackers. His leadership and consistency make him a valuable asset in the defensive line.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 394 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 111 |
| 24/25 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 21/22 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 244 |
| 2026 | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 180 |
| 2026 | Major League Soccer | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 643 |
| 2025 | Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 189 |
| 2025 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2025 | Major League Soccer | 18 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1438 |
| 2025 | Gold Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 213 |
| 2025 | Canadian Championship | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2024 | Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2024 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2024 | Major League Soccer | 25 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2131 |
| 2024 | Copa América | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Canadian Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2023 | Leagues Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | 28 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2375 |
| 2023 | Gold Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Canadian Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2022 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 161 |
| 2022 | Major League Soccer | 30 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 2674 |
| 2022 | World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Canadian Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2021 | Major League Soccer | 22 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1855 |
| 2021 | Canadian Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2020 | MLS is Back Tournament (2020) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 548 |
| 2019 | Canadian Premier League Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 |
| 2019 | Canadian Premier League Spring Season | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 809 |
| 2019 | Canadian Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 181 |
| 2019 | Canadian Premier League Fall Season | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 873 |
| 2016 | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 156 |
| 20/21 | World Cup qualification CONCACAF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 208 |