Freddy Jeffreys

Freddy Jeffreys

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-08-25) 25 August 2005 (age 18)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Bradford City
Youth career
	Colton Juniors
2012–2023	Bradford City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Bradford City	0	(0)
2024	→ Elgin City (loan)	6	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:52, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Freddy Jeffreys (born 25 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Bradford City. ^[1]

Career

Jeffreys began his career with Colton Juniors, before being scouted by Bradford City at the age of 7. ^[2] He agreed a two-year scholarship in May 2021, ^[3] and was linked with a transfer to Premier League clubs Fulham and Southampton in June 2022. ^{[4] [5] [6]} He turned professional with Bradford City in the summer of 2023, alongside Noah Wadsworth and Sam Bentley. ^{[7] [8]}

He was called up to the Bradford City first team squad for the first time on 10 October 2023, ^[9] making his senior debut as a substitute in the EFL Trophy. ^[10] After making a second EFL Trophy appearances, he moved on loan to Scottish club Elgin City in February 2024. ^{[11] [12] [13]} He scored his first senior goal for the club, before later suffering a hamstring injury. ^[14] Jeffreys returned to Bradford to undertake rehabilitation, on a short-term contract. ^[15]

Career statistics

As of match played on 23 March 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Bradford City	2023–24 [16]	EFL League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	2 [lower-alpha 1]	0	2	0
Elgin City (loan)	2023–24 [16]	Scottish League Two	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	1
Career total			6	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	8	1

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy.

References

1. "England – F. Jeffreys – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
2. "From Cruyff step-overs for Colton under-eights to playing for Bantams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 October 2023.
3. "City sign 10 new academy talents in massive coup". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 22 May 2021.
4. "Southampton and Fulham reportedly after teenage City midfielder". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 June 2022.
5. Ray, James (14 June 2022). "Bradford City talent Freddy Jeffreys wanted by Fulham, Southampton".
6. Coley, Tom (14 June 2022). "Southampton to rival Fulham for Bradford youngster Freddy Jeffreys". Hampshire Live.
7. "Bradford City offer pro chance to four young hopefuls". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 July 2023.
8. "Teenage Bradford City trio sign professional contracts with League Two club for the 2023-24 EFL season".
9. "TEAM NEWS: GRIMSBY v CITY". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
10. "Live Commentary – Grimsby vs Bradford | 10.10.2023". Sky Sports.
11. "Bantams starlet Jeffreys makes loan move north of border". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 February 2024.
12. "Elgin City loan for Bradford teenager who caught the eye of Premier League clubs". Northern Scot. 2 February 2024.
13. "Freddy goes 400 extra Elgin miles". www.pressreader.com.
14. "WATCH: Interview with Bradford City teenager on loan at Elgin City". Northern Scot. 23 March 2024.
15. "City teenager Jeffreys contract situation after season-ending injury". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 12 May 2024.
16. "Games played by Freddy Jeffreys in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2024.