Jonjo Shelvey
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonjo Shelvey | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
Jonjo Shelvey (born 27 February 1992) is an English footballer currently playing for Charlton Athletic.
Club career
Shelvey made his breakthrough in the 2007–08 season after scoring 11 goals in 23 appearances for Charlton's Under 18's including 5 goals during Charlton's FA Youth Cup run, he has also been impressive for Charlton's reserves.[1] After making his debut in April 2008 against Barnsley, he became Charlton's youngest ever player at the age of 16 years and 59 days, beating the previous holder Paul Konchesky , [2] despite the Addicks being beaten 3-0 Jonjo made a very encouraging debut. [3]
International career
Shelvey captained the England Under 16's to glory in the 2007 Victory Shield scoring three goals in three games.[4] He also played a key role for the the England Under 16's in the Montaigu Tournament which England won the for the first time in seven years, playing in all four games and scoring a penalty in the final vs France.[5]
References
- ^ "The Future's Bright". Charlton Athletic F.C. 2008-04-25. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Record-breaker Shelvey starts at Oakwell". Charlton Athletic F.C. 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Shelvey impresses in Oakwell reverse". Charlton Athletic F.C. 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Seventh Heaven for Lions". The FA. 2007-11-26. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Lions win French tournament". The FA. 2008-03-26. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
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External links
- Jonjo Shelvey at Soccerbase