Jadon Sancho is one of the most talented young English football superstars to emerge in recent times. An attacking winger, who is currently* playing for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga built his skills here in Kennington.
*Update: Transferred to Manchester United in July 2021
Jadon is blessed with skill, confidence and natural ability that makes him one of Europe’s hottest prospects in world football. Jadon is already a World Cup winner with the Under 17 England team, it seems his future is very bright.
For Jadon, it has always been Kennington that holds the key to his abilities. Playing in local Parks, estates and sports cages, he has perfected his street football skills. As it states on his boots – Kennington is where it started
Jadon Sancho’s story is one of dedication and sacrifice to pursue his dreams and achieve his goals.
“I was on an estate. There’s a park behind that we called Blue Park, and we used to just go there and for two hours just play mini games, everyone used to get so into it. I used to have all the tricks, nutmeg people, and I was doing it like the older boys.”
VIDEO: Jadon’s Story
“For the kids that are in south London I hope I can give a positive message. Don’t do those bad things. You don’t have to be footballers. You could focus on your school work. Education is the most important thing and a lot of kids in south London get distracted from education.”
For more Information see BT Sports: Sport in focus Jadon Sancho The story so far
His story
2007, Aged 7 – Jadon Sancho joins Watford after being spotted played with his friends
2011, Aged 11 – Wins Gold at the London Youth Games playing for Southwark, together with (Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson). Sancho begins attracting attention but turns down Arsenal & Chelsea to stay at Watford.
2014, Aged 14 – Sancho decides to leave Watford and signs for Manchester City, after telling the Watford under-15s coach about his intention to play for England
2016, Aged 16 – Sancho progresses through the age groups quickly, scoring 15 goals in 22 games for u18s.
May 2017, Aged 17 – Sancho wins the U-17 World Cup and is named player of the UEFA tournament.
July 2017, Aged 17 – After being selected for the pre-season tour, Sancho withdraws and wants to leave Man City due to a lack of first-team opportunities.
August 2017, Aged 17 – Sancho signs for Borussia Dortmund for £8m & is immediately included in the first-team squad.
2017/18, Aged 17 – Jadon Sancho has a quiet first season in Germnay only playing 12 league games and scoring just one goal. Highlights Video
October 2018, Aged 18 – After an impressive start to the following season, Sancho makes his England debut in a 0-0 draw against Croatia.
2018/19 , Aged 18 – Breakthrough season. Sancho plays 43 times for Dortmund & has become a key player. 13 goals and 20 assists. Highlights Video
August 2019 Wins the German Super Cup providing the assist and a goal in the 2-0 victory over rivals Bayern Munich. Highlights Video
2019 He is named as the Bundesliga Young Player of the year
2019/20, Aged 19 – plays 44 times.Scores 20 goals and 20 assists. Bundesliga highlights Video
2020/21, Aged 20 – played 31 times.Scores 12 goals and 16 assists. Highlights so far (Feb 21)
For all of his career stats look here
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All Aboard the Showboat
Jadon & Nike Create Youth Football Pitch in South London
Jadon Sancho hasn’t forgotten where his journey started, and now he’s partnered with Nike to provide the youth of South London with a brand new football pitch.
Home of the Lambeth Tigers, a football club for young people aged 6 to 18, and coloured accordingly in vibrant orange and black, the pitch offers footballers of SE11 access to some of the best facilities around. “There’s a real need for safe places for these kids to play in,” said Jamahl Jarrett, co-founder of the club. “A pitch like this is like a sanctuary for kids, encouraging them to get into football in a safe environment. The cool, bright design is also like a magnet — it’s a place where people will want to get out and play.”
Jadon’s Instagram Posts about Kennington
Proud of his roots
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o0nKSHzdu/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again
His SE11 Signature Collection
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEJj9r4gl1Z/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again
