Jordan Richards (footballer, born 1997)
Jordan Richards (born 6 July 1997) is an English footballer who plays for National League side King's Lynn Town, where he plays as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan Richards | ||
| Date of birth | 6 July 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | King's Lynn Town | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| 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– | King's Lynn Town | 68 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:30, 24 July2020 (UTC) | |||
Playing 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.
King's Lynn Town
On 3 August 2018, Richards signed for Southern League Premier Central side King's Lynn Town.[5]
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 April 2018[6]
| 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[lower-alpha 1] | 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 the EFL Trophy
Personal life
Richards is the son of former Notts County player Pedro Richards.[7]
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.
- "Richards looking forward to fresh start with Linnets". King's Lynn Town Official Website. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- Jordan Richards at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/phenomenal-notts-county-youngster-jordan-richards/story-28105100-detail/story.html%5B%5D
External links
- Jordan Richards at Soccerbase
- Jordan Richards at Soccerway