Jordan Richards (footballer, born 1997)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan Richards | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | Notts County | 12 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Boston United (loan) | 19 | (1) |
| 2016 | → Sligo Rovers (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2017– | Gainsborough Trinity | 15 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:47, 21 December 2017 (UTC) | |||
Jordan Richards (born 6 July 1997) is an English footballer who plays for Gainsborough Trinity of the National League North.
Career
Notts County
Richards began his career with Notts County where his father, Pedro, played over 400 games.[1] Richards gained experience out on loan at Boston United and Irish club Sligo Rovers.[2][3] During the 2016–17 season, Richards become increasingly involved with the first team squad with County, making 16 appearances in all competitions by the end of the season.[4]
Gainsborough Trinity
In July 2017 Richards signed for National League North side Gainsborough Trinity, despite receiving offers from football league clubs.
Career statistics
- As of match played 16 December 2017[5]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Boston (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
| Sligo (loan) | 2016 | League of Ireland | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Notts County | 2016–17 | League Two | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 2017–18 | National League North | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| Career totals | 61 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67 | 3 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy
Personal life
Richards is the son of former Notts County player Pedro Richards.[6]
References
- ^ "Jordan Richards was keen to follow in his late father's footsteps at Notts County". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "'Phenomenal' Notts County youngster Jordan Richards would be prepared to extend Boston United stay". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Rovers sign Richards". Sligo Rovers. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Notts County midfielder Jordan Richards says first-team experience is making him a better player". Notts County. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ Jordan Richards at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/phenomenal-notts-county-youngster-jordan-richards/story-28105100-detail/story.html
External links
- Jordan Richards at Soccerbase