Jayden De'Chante Richardson (born 4 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back for EFL League Two club Colchester United, on loan from Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jayden De'Chante Richardson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Colchester United (on loan from Aberdeen) | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Nottingham Forest | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Exeter City (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 32 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Notts County (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 2022– | Aberdeen | 19 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Stockport County (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Colchester United (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:34, 3 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Nottingham Forest edit
After impressing as part of the Nottingham Forest academy, Richardson signed his first professional contract with the club in April 2019.[2] He was named as part of the first team squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[3]
Loan to Exeter City edit
On 16 August 2019, Richardson joined League Two side Exeter City on a season-long loan.[4][5][6] He made his professional debut on 20 August 2019, starting a 0–0 draw against Oldham Athletic.[7][8] He scored his first professional goal against the same club, the first goal in a 5–1 win for Exeter.
Loan to Forest Green Rovers edit
On 23 September 2020, Richardson signed for League Two club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan.[9]
Loan to Notts County edit
On 7 December 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on a one-month loan deal.[10] His loan was extended in January 2022 until the end of season.
Aberdeen edit
On 20 June 2022, Richardson signed with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.[11][12]
On 26 July 2023, Richardson joined League Two side Stockport County on a season-long loan deal.[13] However, the deal was cut short in January 2024 and he was loaned again to fellow League Two side Colchester United.[14]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 6 June 2023
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 2019–20[15] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[16] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22[17] | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Club totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Exeter City | 2019–20[15] | League Two | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9[a] | 1 | 28 | 2 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 2020–21[16] | League Two | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Notts County | 2021–22[17] | National League | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | |||
| Aberdeen | 2022–23[17] | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Career totals | 94 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 115 | 3 | ||
- ^ Seven appearances in the EFL Trophy and two appearances in the 2020 EFL League Two play-offs
- ^ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy and two appearances in the 2021 EFL League Two play-offs
Honours edit
Individual
- National League Team of the Season: 2021–22[18]
References edit
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Exeter City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 26. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ Live, Nottinghamshire (4 April 2019). "Forest youngster announces he has signed professional deal". nottinghampost.
- ^ "Squad numbers confirmed". www.nottinghamforest.co.uk.
- ^ "Richardson joins Exeter on loan". www.nottinghamforest.co.uk.
- ^ "✍️ Jayden Richardson joins Exeter City on season-long loan". www.exetercityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Jayden Richardson: Exeter City sign Nottingham Forest youngster on loan". www.bbc.co.uk. 16 August 2019.
- ^ "Oldham Athletic v Exeter City". www.bbc.co.uk. 20 August 2019.
- ^ "📝 Match report: Oldham Athletic 0 Exeter City 0". www.exetercityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "SIGNING | Wing-back Richardson joins on loan". www.fgr.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Richardson joins on loan". Notts County FC. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Highly Rated Young Defender Joins Dons". 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Richardson departs".
- ^ "Richardson joins on loan". Stockport County F.C. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Jayden Richardson: Colchester United sign Aberdeen full-back on loan". BBC Sport. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jayden Richardson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jayden Richardson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Jayden Richardson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ Scott, Tom (5 June 2022). "Vanarama National League Team Of The Season Announced". The Vanarama National League. Retrieved 19 May 2023.