Jamie Paul Allen (born 25 May 1995) is a Montserratian professional

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who plays as a forward for

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. In 2022, he was a contestant on the eighth series of '' Love Island''.

Club career

Fleetwood Town

Allen started his career with Fleetwood Town, making his Football League debut in 2013. He had loan spells with non-league Barrow and AFC Fylde, before being released in the summer of 2015, having made five appearances and scoring once.

Southport

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signed Allen soon after his release. He scored four goals in his first season.

Dover Athletic

Following Southport's relegation in the 2016–17 season, Allen joined

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side Dover Athletic for an undisclosed fee. Allen made his debut for the club on 5 August 2017, in an opening day 1–0 away victory over

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in which he scored the game's only goal.

FC Halifax Town

On 9 July 2019, Allen signed for

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after cancelling his contract with Dover by mutual consent. On 9 June 2022, Allen signed a new contract with the club to take him through to the 2022–23 season. On 24 August 2022, Allen was announced to have left the club by mutual consent following his return from Love Island.

AFC Telford United

On 29 August 2022, Allen signed for

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club AFC Telford United on a one-year deal.

International career

Allen was called up by

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in November 2019 and made his debut against

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on 16 November 2019.

Style of play

Allen can play as either a winger or as a striker. He is known for his electric pace.

Personal life

In July 2022, Allen became a contestant on the eighth series of ITV2's '' Love Island''. At the time of filming, Allen was contracted to

side Halifax. His club said that "the matter will be reviewed on his return." He was dumped from the villa alongside fellow contestant Danica Taylor on day 51.

References

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