Jaden Heskey Explained

Jaden Heskey
Birth Date:	17 December 2005
Position:	Forward
Currentclub:	Manchester City
Youthyears1:	2013–
Youthclubs1:	Manchester City
Years1:	2023–
Clubs1:	Manchester City
Caps1:	0
Goals1:	0
Club-Update:	20:58, 13 December 2023 (UTC)

Jaden Heskey (born 17 December 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Manchester City. He is the son of former England striker Emile Heskey.^[1]

Career

Heskey joined the academy at Manchester City when he was four years-old. After progressing through the age-groups he captained the club at U18 level.^[2] He signed scholarship terms with the club shortly after turning sixteen years-old in 2021,^[3] and his first professional contract with Manchester City in July 2023.^[4] In November 2023, he appeared in the UEFA Youth League alongside his brother Reigan Heskey.^[5] In May 2024, he scored in the final as Man City beat Leeds United to win the FA Youth Cup.^[6]

Personal life

He is the son of former England striker Emile Heskey and wife Chantelle. His brother Reigan Heskey is also in the Manchester City Academy.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jaden Heskey. 24 December 2023. Soccerway.
2. Web site: Man City's Jaden Heskey - "My dad's been through everything, but it adds a bit of pressure" . Manchester Evening News. 24 December 2023. Joe. Bray. 24 December 2023.
3. Web site: Emile Heskey's son Jaden set to sign Man City scholarship. Manchester Evening News. 24 December 2023. Simon. Bajkowski. 17 December 2021.
4. Web site: Emile Heskey's son Jaden becomes latest Man City youngster to sign professional contract. Manchester Evening News. 24 December 2023. Joe. Bray. 3 July 2023.
5. Web site: Man City have produced another superstar striker – & he's the son of a Liverpool legend. Planet Football. 24 December 2023. Michael. Lee. 7 November 2023.
6. Web site: Joe. Bray. 10 May 2024. 11 May 2024. Heskey gets Haaland treatment as Man City kids prove Pep Guardiola wrong to win FA Youth Cup . Manchester Evening News.
7. Web site: Called-up from school and Emile's advice - Inside Jaden and Reigan Heskey's 'surreal' Man City U19s debut together . Manchester Evening News. 24 December 2023. Joe. Bray. 9 November 2023.