Francis Jno-Baptiste Explained

Francis Jno-Baptiste
Fullname:Francis Jno-Baptiste
Birth Date:8 November 1999
Birth Place:Newham, England[1]
Height:1.75m
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2012–2019
Youthclubs1:Crystal Palace
Years1:2019–2022
Clubs1:Östersund
Caps1:32
Goals1:5
Years2:2020
Clubs2:AFC Eskilstuna (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:3
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Chesham United
Caps3:16
Goals3:2
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Brightlingsea Regent
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Forward Madison
Caps5:14
Goals5:0
Club-Update:22:32, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Francis Jno-Baptiste (born 8 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Career

In January 2019, having spent six years at the Crystal Palace academy, Jno-Baptiste joined Allsvenskan side Östersund, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.[2] [3] On 23 February 2019, he made his senior debut for Östersund in the Svenska Cupen, playing the final 18 minutes during a 3–2 loss to Karlstad.[4] On 29 June 2019, he made his Allsvenskan debut as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Göteborg.[5] On 12 June 2020, Jno-Baptiste joined Superettan side AFC Eskilstuna on loan.[6] In January 2022, Jno-Baptiste mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Östersund.[7]

On 10 March 2022, Jno-Baptiste returned to England to sign for Southern League Premier Division South side Chesham United.[8] On 1 November 2022, Jno-Baptiste was announced to have signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Brightlingsea Regent having featured in their defeat at the weekend prior.[9]

On 1 February 2023, American club Forward Madison of USL League One announced the signing of Jno-Baptiste for their 2023 season.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Francis Jno-Baptiste. Eurosport. 5 April 2022.
  2. Web site: Jno Baptiste to Join Östersunds in January. Crystal Palace F.C.. 17 December 2018. 8 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Officiellt: Östersunds FK värvar Francis Jno-Baptiste. fotbolltransfers.com. 17 December 2018. 8 July 2019. Swedish.
  4. Web site: KARLSTAD VS. ÖSTERSUNDS FK 3 – 2. uk.soccerway.com. 23 February 2019. 8 July 2019.
  5. Web site: ÖSTERSUNDS FK VS. IFK GÖTEBORG 0 – 0. uk.soccerway.com. 29 June 2019. 8 July 2019.
  6. Web site: ÖFK värvar försvarare från AFC Eskilstuna: "Ung och mycket lovande. fotbollskanalen.se. 12 June 2020. 18 June 2020. Swedish.
  7. Web site: Officiellt: Östersunds FK bryter med Jno-Baptiste. fotbolltransfers.com. 28 January 2022. 4 February 2022. Swedish.
  8. Web site: Chesham Add to Attacking Options . Southern Football League . 10 March 2022 . 10 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Brightlingsea Call A Baptiste!. www.isthmian.co.uk. 1 November 2022. 1 November 2022.
  10. Web site: Forward Madison Signs English Attacker Francis Jno-Baptiste . Warwick . Evan . February 1, 2023 . ForwardMadisonFC.com . . February 1, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201183636/https://www.forwardmadisonfc.com/news/2023/02/01/forward-madison-sign-english-attacker-francis-jno-baptiste/ . February 1, 2023.