Joe Stacey was born on October 15, 1992, in Manchester, England. He grew up with a passion for soccer and started playing at a young age. He honed his skills through youth academies before making his professional debut with Stockport County in 2011. Stacey then went on to play for several other clubs, including Hyde United, Ashton United, and Altrincham, where he established himself as a reliable and versatile midfielder.