Jake Goodman (footballer)

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Jake Goodman
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Goodman playing for Braintree Town in 2017
Personal information
Full name Jake Phillip Goodman [1]
Date of birth (1993-08-05) 5 August 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth Bexley, England [2]
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Phoenix Sports (player-manager)
Youth career
–2011 Millwall
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2011–2015 Millwall 0 (0)
2011–2012 → Staines Town (loan) 15 (1)
2013 → Luton Town (loan) 11 (0)
2013–2014 → Aldershot Town (loan) 21 (1)
2014–2015 → AFC Wimbledon (loan) 14 (1)
2015–2016 Margate 37 (2)
2016–2017 Braintree Town 25 (1)
2017–2018 Maidenhead United 38 (2)
2018–2020 Bromley 22 (1)
2020–2021 Ebbsfleet United 10 (2)
2021–2023 Dover Athletic 73 (6)
2023–2024 Folkestone Invicta 17 (2)
2023 → Sittingbourne (loan) 4 (0)
2024 Burgess Hill Town 9 (1)
2024 Hythe Town 5 (1)
2024–2025 Raynes Park Vale 16 (0)
2025– Phoenix Sports 26 (4)
Managerial career
2025– Phoenix Sports (player-manager)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11:40, 4 October 2025 (UTC)

Jake Phillip Goodman (born 5 August 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Southern Counties East League Premier Division club Phoenix Sports where he holds the role of player-manager.

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Career

Goodman signed a professional contract with Millwall in 2012 under manager Kenny Jackett, turning down an offer from Premier League side Newcastle United. [3] On 4 March 2013, Goodman signed on loan for Conference side Luton Town making 11 appearances. [4] Goodman then signed on loan for Aldershot Town on 1 August 2013 making 21 appearances and scoring 1 goal. [5] Goodman went on loan to League Two side AFC Wimbledon on 27 November 2014. [6] On 8 January 2015, Goodman extended his loan at Wimbledon until the end of the season. [7]

Goodman joined Braintree Town for the 2016–17 season, and then joined Maidenhead United in June 2017. [8] He joined Bromley for the 2018–19 season. [9] He suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury which caused him to miss the entire 2019-20 season. For the 2020-21 season, he joined Ebbsfleet United. [10] In June 2021, Goodman joined National League side Dover Athletic. [11] Goodman was offered a new contract following relegation at the end of the 2021–22 season, [12] re-signing two weeks later. [13] He was not one of four players to be retained by the club at the end of the 2022–23 season. [14]

On 1 July 2023, Goodman signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Folkestone Invicta. [15] Prior to the start of the season, he joined Sittingbourne on a loan deal of undisclosed length. [16] In March 2024, he signed for Burgess Hill Town. [17]

On 29 June 2024, Goodman joined fellow Isthmian League South East Division side Hythe Town. [18] In February 2025, he joined Phoenix Sports following a spell with Raynes Park Vale. [19]

Coaching career

In October 2025, Goodman was appointed player-manager of Southern Counties East Premier Division club Phoenix Sports following a short spell as interim manager. [20]

Career statistics

As of end of 2024–25 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Staines Town (loan) 2011–12 [21] Conference South 15100—3 [a] 0181
Millwall 2012–13 [21] Championship 000000—00
Luton Town (loan) 2012–13 [21] Conference Premier 11000—00110
Aldershot Town (loan) 2013–14 [21] Conference Premier21120—3 [a] 0261
AFC Wimbledon (loan) 2014–15 [22] League Two 141200000161
Margate 2015–16 [23] National League South 37220—2 [b] 0412
Braintree Town 2016–17 [21] National League 25110—3 [a] 0291
Maidenhead United 2017–18 [21] National League38210—4 [a] 0432
Bromley 2018–19 National League22100—1 [a] 0231
Ebbsfleet United 2020–21 National League South10210—00112
Dover Athletic 2021–22 National League38410—1 [a] 0404
2022–23 National League South35210—1 [a] 0372
Total736200020776
Folkestone Invicta 2023–24 [24] Isthmian League Premier Division17200—00172
Sittingbourne (loan) 2023–24 [25] Isthmian League South East Division4020—4 [c] 0100
Hythe Town 2024–25 [26] Isthmian League South East Division5120—1 [a] 081
Raynes Park Vale 2024–25 [27] Isthmian League South Central Division16000—1 [d] 0170
Phoenix Sports 2024–25 [28] Isthmian League South East Division15000—00150
Career total321201500024036020
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Appearances in the FA Trophy
  2. ↑ One appearance in the Kent Senior Cup and one in the FA Trophy
  3. ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance in Kent Senior Cup, one appearance in Alan Turvey Trophy
  4. ↑ Appearance(s) in Surrey Senior Cup

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014.
  2. ↑ Cawley, Richard (13 November 2016). "Jake Goodman: FA Cup tie gives me another chance at achieving Den dream". London News Online. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Defender snubbed Newcastle to sign Millwall deal". www.newsatden.co.uk. 29 May 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Luton Town: Jake Goodman signs on loan from Millwall". www.bbc.co.uk. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Millwall centre-back Goodman joins Aldershot Town on loan". www.newsatden.co.uk. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Jake Goodman: AFC Wimbledon sign Millwall defender on loan". BBC Sport. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "Double defensive swoop". AFC Wimbledon. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  8. ↑ Dev gets Goodman
  9. ↑ Goodman added to squad
  10. ↑ Fleet come up with the Goods as defender Jake makes it 11
  11. ↑ "GOODMAN IS LATEST SIGNING". www.doverathletic.com. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "RETAINED LIST 2022/23". www.doverathletic.com. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  13. ↑ "GOODMAN IS BACK". www.doverathletic.com. 8 June 2022.
  14. ↑ "RETAINED LIST 2023/24". www.doverathletic.com. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "Welcome: Jake Goodman". folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "Jake Goodman Joins Sittingbourne On Loan". folkestoneinvictafc.co.uk. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "Defender Goodman signs". bhtfc.co.uk. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  18. ↑ @hythetownfc (29 June 2024). "We are pleased to announce that Jake Goodman has become a cannon. Sammy Moore said "we are delighted to get a player of Jake's calibre into the squad - he brings with him a wealth of experience having played at a higher level"" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 July 2024– via Twitter.
  19. ↑ "PHOENIX SIGN DEFENDER, JAKE GOODMAN". www.phoenixsportsfc.co.uk. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  20. ↑ @phoenixsportsfc (1 October 2025). "We are delighted to announce that Jake Goodman has been appointed as the club's new First-Team Manager, with experienced coach James Marrs joining his management team as First-Team Coach. Goodman initially took over the reigns on a temporary basis following the departure of Darren Anslow last month but has overseen a significant improvement in performances and results, leading the team to two wins and a draw. The former Millwall and Wimbledon defender will continue his playing role for Phoenix having made 15 appearances and scoring five goals already this season. Marrs brings a wealth of coaching pedigree having previously worked at Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Charlton. His reputation for developing players, tactical awareness, and drive for high standards will be a major asset to the club as we move forward. Following his appointment Goodman said: "I want to say how privileged I feel to have been trusted with this opportunity and I'll be giving everything I can both on and off the pitch. I want to thank Tony Crowder, the club's Chairman, for his belief in us. He has been brilliant with me ever since I signed for the club. The message to the players is clear: keep working hard, keep improving, and keep believing. We've shown what we can do in recent matches, but we have to maintain those levels week in, week out. This is a great club with brilliant supporters and the ambition is to grow it into something even more special." Club Chairman Tony Crowder welcomed the appointments, saying: "After a lengthy process, this is a really exciting moment for Phoenix. Jake has been a fantastic captain and we know he will carry that same passion and leadership into management. He knows the club and has the respect of the dressing room. To also add someone of James Marrs' calibre as coach is a massive boost – his experience at top levels of the game shows the quality of coaching we're bringing in. Together, they represent the fresh energy and ambition that will help drive Phoenix forward. Jake's first game as the club's new permanent first-team manager will be against Corinthian on Friday night with tickets available now" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 October 2025– via Twitter.
  21. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jake Goodman at Soccerway . Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Jake Goodman in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  23. ↑ "JAKE GOODMAN". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  24. ↑ "Folkestone Invicta – Appearances – Jake Goodman – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  25. ↑ "Sittingbourne – Appearances – Jake Goodman – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  26. ↑ "Hythe Town – Appearances – Jake Goodman – 2024-2025". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  27. ↑ "Raynes Park Vale – Appearances – Jake Goodman – 2024-2025". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  28. ↑ "Phoenix Sports – Appearances – Jake Goodman – 2024-2025". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
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