Freddy Jeffreys Explained

Freddy Jeffreys
Birth Date:25 August 2005
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Bradford City
Youthclubs1:Colton Juniors
Youthyears2:2012–2023
Youthclubs2:Bradford City
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Bradford City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024
Clubs2:Elgin City (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:1
Club-Update:19:52, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Freddy Jeffreys (born 25 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bradford City.[1]

Career

Jeffreys began his career with Colton Juniors, before being scouted by Bradford City at the age of 7.[2] He agreed a two-year scholarship in May 2021,[3] and was linked with a transfer to Premier League clubs Fulham and Southampton in June 2022.[4] [5] [6] He turned professional with Bradford City in the summer of 2023, alongside Noah Wadsworth and Sam Bentley.[7] [8]

He was called up to the Bradford City first team squad for the first time on 10 October 2023,[9] making his senior debut as a substitute in the EFL Trophy.[10] After making a second EFL Trophy appearances, he moved on loan to Scottish club Elgin City in February 2024.[11] [12] [13] He scored his first senior goal for the club, before later suffering a hamstring injury.[14] Jeffreys returned to Bradford to undertake rehabilitation, on a short-term contract.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City2023–24EFL League Two0000002020
Elgin City (loan)2023–24Scottish League Two6100000061
Career total6100002081

Notes and References

  1. Web site: England – F. Jeffreys – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: From Cruyff step-overs for Colton under-eights to playing for Bantams. 17 October 2023. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  3. Web site: City sign 10 new academy talents in massive coup. 22 May 2021. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  4. Web site: Southampton and Fulham reportedly after teenage City midfielder. 17 June 2022. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  5. Web site: Bradford City talent Freddy Jeffreys wanted by Fulham, Southampton. James. Ray. 14 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Southampton to rival Fulham for Bradford youngster Freddy Jeffreys. Tom. Coley. 14 June 2022. Hampshire Live.
  7. Web site: Bradford City offer pro chance to four young hopefuls. 21 July 2023. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  8. Web site: Teenage Bradford City trio sign professional contracts with League Two club for the 2023-24 EFL season.
  9. Web site: TEAM NEWS: GRIMSBY v CITY. www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  10. Web site: Live Commentary – Grimsby vs Bradford | 10.10.2023. Sky Sports.
  11. Web site: Bantams starlet Jeffreys makes loan move north of border. 2 February 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  12. Web site: Elgin City loan for Bradford teenager who caught the eye of Premier League clubs. 2 February 2024. Northern Scot.
  13. Web site: Freddy goes 400 extra Elgin miles. PressReader.
  14. Web site: WATCH: Interview with Bradford City teenager on loan at Elgin City. 23 March 2024. Northern Scot.
  15. Web site: City teenager Jeffreys contract situation after season-ending injury. 12 May 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.