Jordan Davies (footballer) explained

Jordan Davies
Fullname:Jordan Andrew Davies[1]
Birth Date:18 August 1998
Birth Place:Wrexham, Wales
Height:1.78 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Grimsby Town
(on loan from Wrexham)
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:2009–2016
Youthclubs1:Wrexham
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Wrexham
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Bangor City (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:1
Years3:2017–2020
Clubs3:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2020–
Clubs4:Wrexham
Caps4:121
Goals4:28
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps5:2
Goals5:2
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Wales U17
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:Wales U19
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:21:16, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:13:58, 3 June 2022 (UTC)

Jordan Andrew Davies (; born 18 August 1998) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Grimsby Town on loan from side Wrexham.

Born in Wrexham, Davies joined the local team's academy. He joined Cymru Premier side Bangor on a short-term loan the day after his 18th birthday. Following an unsuccessful stint at Brighton, he re-signed for Wrexham in 2020. Davies has represented Wales U17 in a one-off appearance in 2015 and Wales U19 in a duel against the Czech Republic U19 in 2016.

Club career

Wrexham

Following impressive displays within the Wrexham academy, Davies joined Cymru Premier side Bangor on a short-term loan the day after his 18th birthday.[2] Davies made 14 appearances in four months at Bangor with his performances leading to comparisons with Gareth Bale by former Wales international Andy Legg.[3] Following the conclusion of the loan, Bangor made an offer to sign Davies on a permanent basis. However, this offer was rejected by Wrexham.[4]

Brighton & Hove Albion

Championship leaders Brighton & Hove Albion signed him to a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee shortly after his return to Wrexham.[5] Davies was selected and scored his first professional goal in the EFL Trophy victory over Peterborough United in October 2018.[6] On 10 June 2020, Davies was released by the club.[7]

Return to Wrexham

Following his release by Brighton at the conclusion of the 2019–20 Premier League season, Davies re-signed with Wrexham on a two-year contract.[8] In his first season back at the Racecourse, Davies played a central role as Wrexham narrowly missed out on the National League play-offs the final day of the season. This season included Davies scoring the first hattrick of his professional career in the April win over Halifax Town.[9]

On 1 January 2022, Davies signed a three-and-a-half-year extension with Wrexham.[10]

Grimsby Town (loan)

In August 2024, Davies joined EFL League Two team Grimsby Town on loan until the end of the season.[11] He has been assigned squad number 7 for the 2024–25 season[12] He made his first appearance for the club off the bench in Grimsby's first league match away to Fleetwood Town.[13] Davies scored his first two goals for the club in the 3-2 league victory over Cheltenham Town on 17 August 2024.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wrexham2016–17[14] National League00000000
Bangor City (loan)2016–17Welsh Premier League1410010151
Brighton & Hove Albion2016–17Championship000000
2017–18Premier League00000000
2018–19Premier League00000000
2019–20Premier League00000000
Total00000000
Brighton & Hove Albion U232018–193[15] 131
2019–203030
Total6161
Wrexham2020–21National League388101[16] 0408
2021–22National League3915316[17] 54821
2022–23National League2733100304
2023–24League Two17230103[18] 2244
Total121281021010714237
Grimsby Town (loan)2024–25League Two2200100032
Career total137311023016816641

Honours

Brighton & Hove Albion

Wrexham

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List. EFL. 20 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Bangor City draft in Wrexham's Jordan Davies . North Wales Live . 19 August 2016.
  3. Web site: Andy Legg on Wrexham AFC youngster Jordan Davies . North Wales Live . 23 December 2016.
  4. Web site: Wrexham AFC turn down Bangor City bid for Jordan Davies . The Leader . 20 December 2016.
  5. Web site: 9 January 2016 . Brighton and Hove Albion sign Wrexham prospect Jordan Davies . The Argus.
  6. Web site: Peterborough United vs Brighton and Hove Albion U21 . The Posh. 9 October 2018.
  7. Web site: Jordan Davies released by Brighton. The Leader. 10 June 2020.
  8. Web site: Davies rejoins Wrexham after Brighton exit. BBC Sport. 25 August 2020.
  9. Web site: Halifax 0–4 Wrexham: Jordan Davies hat-trick takes Dragons back into play-offs. BBC Sport. 13 April 2021.
  10. Web site: Jordan Davies: Midfielder signs Wrexham extension. BBC Sport. 1 January 2022.
  11. Web site: 2024-08-08 . Davies signs for Town - Grimsby Town Football Club . 2024-08-08 . gtfc.co.uk . en-GB.
  12. Web site: 2024-25 Squad Numbers Confirmed .
  13. Web site: 2024-08-10 . MATCH REPORT FLEETWOOD TOWN 1–0 GRIMSBY TOWN - Grimsby Town Football Club . 2024-08-12 . gtfc.co.uk . en-GB.
  14. Web site: J. Davies . 1 February 2024 . Soccerway.com.
  15. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  16. Appearance in FA Trophy
  17. Five appearances and four goals in FA Trophy, one appearance and one goal in National League play-offs
  18. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  19. News: Brighton earn PL2 promotion in play-off . Premier League . 13 May 2018.
  20. https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2024/april/end-of-season-gallery--relive-the-red-dragons-memorable-season/
  21. News: 22 April 2023 . Mullin the hero as Wrexham win to earn promotion . BBC Sport . 22 April 2023.
  22. News: Bromley beat Wrexham to win FA Trophy . BBC Sport . 22 May 2022.
  23. Web site: Jordan Davies Biography .
  24. Web site: Jordan Davies Biography .
  25. Web site: Scott . Tom . 5 June 2022 . Vanarama National League Team Of The Season Announced . 19 May 2023 . The Vanarama National League.