Jordan Richards (footballer, born 1997)

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Jordan Richards
Personal information
Full name Jordan Richards
Date of birth (1997-07-06) 6 July 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Position(s) Midfielder, Defender
Team information
Current team
Boston United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2017 Notts County 12 (0)
2015Boston United (loan) 19 (1)
2016Sligo 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 for National League North side Boston United, where he plays as a midfielder.

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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]

Boston United

On 14 June 2023 Richards re-signed for Boston United on a permanent deal. [6]

Personal life

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

As of match played 28 April 2018 [8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Boston (loan) 2015–16 National League North 1910000191
Sligo (loan) 2016 League of Ireland 152000000152
Notts County 2016–17 League Two 12020002 [lower-alpha 1] 0160
Gainsborough Trinity 2017–18 National League North 3302000350
Career totals793400020853
  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Boston United

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References

  1. "Jordan Richards was keen to follow in his late father's footsteps at Notts County". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  2. "'Phenomenal' Notts County youngster Jordan Richards would be prepared to extend Boston United stay". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 23 October 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. "Rovers sign Richards". Sligo Rovers. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  4. "Notts County midfielder Jordan Richards says first-team experience is making him a better player". Notts County. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  5. "Richards looking forward to fresh start with Linnets". King's Lynn Town Official Website. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  6. "Richards boosts midfield ranks". Boston United Official Website. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  7. http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/phenomenal-notts-county-youngster-jordan-richards/story-28105100-detail/story.html%5B%5D
  8. Jordan Richards at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  9. "Match Report: Brackley Town 1–2 Boston United". Boston United FC. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.