Jenson Metcalfe Explained

Jenson Metcalfe (born 6 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Everton.^[2]

Career

He was born in Wigan.^[3] He joined the Everton youth academy at the age of five years-old and signed his first professional contract shortly after his seventeenth birthday.^[4] He suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in early 2022 but later that year signed a new four-year contract with the club. Whilst still a teenager, he became a regular player for the club's U21 side and featured in the Premier League 2 during the 2023-24 season 18 times, contributing two goals and four assists.^{[5] [6]}

He was named among the match-day substitutes for Everton on the opening day of the 2024-25 Premier League season at home against Brighton and Hove Albion on 17 August 2024.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Everton squad numbers 2024/25: New transfer handed famous shirt and young forward promoted. Liverpool Echo. 17 August 2024. Chris. Beesley. 15 August 2024.
2. Web site: Jenson Metcalfe. Soccerway. 17 August 2024.
3. Web site: Footballfancast. 17 August 2024. Everton: Jenson Metcalfe could be Dyche's own Rice. 12 May 2023. Angus. Sinclair.
4. Web site: The Guardian. 17 August 2024. Next Generation 2021: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs. 6 October 2021.
5. Web site: Everton already have their Onana replacement in talented academy star. Footballfancast. 17 August 2024. Ethan . Lamb. May 13, 2024.
6. Web site: BBC Sport. 17 August 2024. Metcalfe signs new deal until 2026. 27 September 2022.
7. Web site: EVERTON VS. BRIGHTON. Soccerway. 17 August 2024. 17 August 2024.