Ricky-Jade Jones (born 8 November 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a

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or midfielder for League One club Peterborough United.

Career

Jones came from the Peterborough United academy. He made his first-team debut, aged 16, against Arsenal U21s in an

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match in October 2019, signing his first professional contract on his 17th birthday. Manager Darren Ferguson stated that Jones "must be the quickest player I've ever managed and I've managed some quick ones. He's a talent, there's no doubt about that." In his second appearance and first start he scored his first goal for the club in an

tie against Cambridge United on 12 November 2019. The striker went on to score his second goal in as many games, scoring against

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in an FA Cup replay on 19 November 2019. He went on to make his league debut on 23 November 2019 against Burton Albion.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Ricky-Jade 2002 births Living people People from Peterborough English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Men's association football forwards Peterborough United F.C. players English Football League players Black British sportsmen