Coby Jones Explained

Coby Jones
Fullname:Coby Michael Jones
Birth Date:15 August 2003
Birth Place:Topeka, Kansas, United States
Height:1.72m (05.64feet)
Position:Left back, left winger
Currentclub:Sporting Kansas City II
Clubnumber:49
Youthyears1:2011–2016
Youthclubs1:Toca FC
Youthyears2:2016–2022
Youthclubs2:Sporting Kansas City II
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Sporting Kansas City II
Caps1:38
Goals1:1
Club-Update:September 23, 2022

Coby Michael Jones (born August 15, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Sporting Kansas City.

Club career

Born in Topeka, Kansas but raised in Olathe, Jones joined the Sporting Kansas City academy in early 2016. He helped the SKC Academy U-13s win the 2017 Kansas State Cup, assisting the game-winning goal in the final. On June 22, 2021, it was announced Jones had signed an academy contract to play with Sporting's USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II.[1] He made his debut on June 23, 2021, appearing as an 84th-minute substitute during a 1–0 loss to OKC Energy.[2] He scored his first goal on July 2, 2021, vs. Louisville City FC.[3] Sporting Kansas City II signed Jones for its first season in MLS NEXT Pro in March 2022.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sporting Kansas City II2021USL Championship9191
Career total2510000251

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sporting KC II signs 17-year-olds Daniel Gutierrez and Coby Jones to Academy contracts | Sporting Kansas City. Sporting. KC. Sporting KC.
  2. Web site: OKC Energy FC vs. Sporting Kansas City II - June 23, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  3. Web site: Sporting KC II vs. Louisville City Match Report – Friday July 2, 2021. July 14, 2021. FBref.com. en.
  4. Web site: Kovzan . Sam . Sporting KC II signs Academy product Coby Jones to professional contract . sportingkc.com . April 6, 2022.