Jordan Richards (footballer, born 1997)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jordan Richards | ||
Date of birth | 6 July 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder, Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Boston United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2017 | Notts County | 12 | (0) |
2015 | → Boston United (loan) | 19 | (1) |
2016 | → Sligo Rovers (loan) | 15 | (2) |
2017–2018 | Gainsborough Trinity | 33 | (0) |
2018–2021 | King's Lynn Town | 56 | (2) |
2021–2023 | Brackley Town | 56 | (1) |
2023– | Boston United | 42 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:45, 21 April 2024 (UTC) |
Jordan Richards (born 6 July 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League side Boston United.
Playing career
[edit]Notts County
[edit]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
[edit]In July 2017, Richards signed for National League North side Gainsborough Trinity, despite receiving offers from football league clubs.
King's Lynn Town
[edit]On 3 August 2018, Richards signed for Southern League Premier Central side King's Lynn Town.[5]
Boston United
[edit]On 14 June 2023 Richards re-signed for Boston United on a permanent deal.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Richards is the son of former Notts County player Pedro Richards.[7] He is also the cousin of Premier League winner Wes Morgan.
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 28 April 2018[8]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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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 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | |
Career totals | 79 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 85 | 3 |
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]Boston United
- National League North play-offs: 2024[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "Rovers sign Richards". Sligo Rovers. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. 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.
- ^ "Richards looking forward to fresh start with Linnets". King's Lynn Town Official Website. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Richards boosts midfield ranks". Boston United Official Website. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/phenomenal-notts-county-youngster-jordan-richards/story-28105100-detail/story.html[permanent dead link ]
- ^ Jordan Richards at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "Match Report: Brackley Town 1–2 Boston United". Boston United FC. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
External links
[edit]- Jordan Richards at Soccerbase
- Jordan Richards at Soccerway
- 1997 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- English Football League players
- Notts County F.C. players
- Boston United F.C. players
- Sligo Rovers F.C. players
- Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players
- King's Lynn Town F.C. players
- Men's association football defenders
- Men's association football midfielders
- Footballers from Nottingham
- 21st-century English sportsmen