Jordan Thomas (footballer, born January 2001) explained

Jordan Thomas
Fullname:Jordan James Chattenton Thomas[1]
Birth Date:2 January 2001
Birth Place:Greenwich, England
Height:1.82 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Torquay United
(on loan from Yeovil Town)
Clubnumber:26
Youthyears1:2010–2015
Youthclubs1:Charlton Athletic
Youthyears2:2015–2016
Youthclubs2:Erith & Belvedere
Youthyears3:2016–2018
Youthclubs3:Huddersfield Town
Youthyears4:2018–2020
Youthclubs4:Norwich City
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Norwich City
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Leyton Orient (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Barnet
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Caps4:41
Goals4:3
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Yeovil Town
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Salisbury (loan)
Caps6:8
Goals6:1
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Torquay United (loan)
Caps7:3
Goals7:1
Club-Update:23:06, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

Jordan James Chattenton Thomas (born 2 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Torquay United on loan from Yeovil Town. Born in London, he started his career at Charlton Athletic before signing a scholarship at Huddersfield Town.

Club career

Charlton Athletic

Thomas joined Charlton Athletic at 6 years old, then signed for their academy at age 9. He played there for five years until he was released at age 15.

Huddersfield Town

Thomas signed a scholarship at Huddersfield Town[2] at the age of 16 after playing one season in the Kent Youth League for Erith & Belvedere F.C. He made his Huddersfield Town U23s debut on 11 September 2017 against Bristol City U23s.[3]

Norwich City

Aged 18 years Thomas signed his first professional contract for Championship club Norwich City in January 2018, making his Norwich U23s debut on 22 January against Bournemouth U23s.[4] [5]

In the 2019-20 season, Thomas had three times been named as an unused substitute before on 26 July 2020 Daniel Farke gave Thomas his Premier League debut in the last few minutes against Manchester City[6] in a season that saw Norwich City relegated from the top flight of English football.

Leyton Orient loan spell

In September 2020, Thomas joined Leyton Orient on loan for the 2020–21 season.[7] He made his debut in League Two against Colchester United on 14 November 2020.[8] He played just four times during his loan before being released by Norwich at the end of the season.[9]

Non-league

Thomas joined Barnet on a two-year deal in July 2021.[10] In March 2023, he joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on a permanent contract.[11]

In June 2024, Thomas joined newly promoted National League side Yeovil Town on a two-year deal.[12] On 6 September 2024, Thomas joined National League South side Salisbury on a one-month loan deal.[13] On 15 November 2024, Thomas joined National League South side Torquay United on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season.[14]

Personal life

He is the brother of Bristol Rovers player Dominic Thomas, who retired through injury.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Norwich City2019–20Premier League10000010
2020–21Championship00000000
Total10000010
Norwich City U212019–202020
Leyton Orient (loan)2020–21League Two1000102040
Barnet2021–22[15] [16] National League2701040320
2022–23[17] National League00001010
Total2701050330
Hampton & Richmond Borough2022–23National League South1120000112
2023–24National League South3011010321
Total4131010433
Yeovil Town2024–25National League50000050
Salisbury (loan)2024–25National League South812000101
Torquay United (loan)2024–25National League South311041
Career total86540101101025

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists. Premier League. 26 June 2020. 11 July 2020.
  2. News: Next Generation 2017. Guardian . Paul. Doyle. 4 October 2017. 4 October 2017.
  3. News: Bristol City U23s 1 – 1 Huddersfield Town U23s. HTAFC . Callum. Limb. 12 September 2017. 12 September 2017.
  4. News: Norwich City U23s 1 – 0 Bournemouth U23s. Eastern Daily Press . David. Freezer. 22 January 2018. 22 January 2018.
  5. News: Thomas set sights on first-team future with Canaries 2018. Eastern Daily Press . David. Freezer. 5 February 2018. 5 February 2018.
  6. News: Manchester City 5 – 0 Norwich City. BBC . Chris. Bevan. 26 July 2020. 26 July 2020.
  7. Web site: numbers:Jordan Thomas arrives on loan from Norwich City. 2 September 2020 . Leyton Orient. 2 September 2020.
  8. News: Colchester United 1-1 Leyton Orient. BBC . Media. PA. 14 November 2020. 14 November 2020.
  9. Web site: City confirm outgoing players. Norwich City.
  10. Web site: Bees complete signing of Jordan Thomas.
  11. Web site: Hampton & Richmond FC . www.hrbfc.co.uk.
  12. Web site: Jordan Thomas joins the Glovers. www.ytfc.net. 13 June 2024. 13 June 2024.
  13. Web site: Jordan Thomas joins Salisbury on loan . www.ytfc.net. 6 September 2024. 8 September 2024.
  14. Web site: Jordan Thomas Signs On Loan . Torquay United F.C. . 15 November 2024 . 15 November 2024 .
  15. Web site: J. Thomas: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 10 October 2024 .
  16. Web site: Jordan Thomas | Player Profile . aylesburyunitedarchive.com . Aylesbury United F.C. . 10 October 2024 .
  17. Web site: Barnet 0-1 Southall, 22/11/2022 | 2022-2023 Season . Downhill Second Half - An archive of Barnet Football Club . 10 October 2024 .