Jamal Baptiste

Jamal Baptiste (born 11 November 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for West Ham United.

Jamal Baptiste
Personal information
Full name Jamal Baptiste[1]
Date of birth (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 West Ham United
Number 75
Youth career
West Ham United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– West Ham United 0 (0)
National team‡
2019 England U16 6 (0)
2019– England U17 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:57, 23 January 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16:57, 23 January 2021 (UTC)

Club career

In the 2018–19 season, Baptiste broke into West Ham United's under-18 squad, whilst still a schoolboy. Baptiste later debuted for the under-23's at the age of 15, becoming the second youngest ever player to represent West Ham's under-23 side.[2] Upon his 17th birthday, on 11 November 2020, Baptiste signed his first professional contract with West Ham.[3] On 23 January 2021, Baptiste made his debut, as a substitute, for West Ham in a 4–0 FA Cup win against Doncaster Rovers.[4]

International career

In October 2019, after previously representing England's under-16 side, Baptiste was called up for England's under-17's for the first time.[5]

Career statistics
As of match played 23 January 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United 2020–21 Premier League 001000—10
Career total 0010000010

    References
    1. "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
    2. "Jamal Baptiste". West Ham United F.C. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
    3. "Jamal Baptiste signs first professional contract". West Ham United F.C. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
    4. "West Ham United 4–0 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
    5. "West Ham United Academy trio receive England call-ups". West Ham United F.C. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
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