Jahmai Simpson-Pusey Explained

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Fullname:Jahmai Simpson-Pusey[1]
Birth Place:Huddersfield, England
Birth Date:4 November 2005
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Manchester City
Clubnumber:66
Youthyears1:2013–
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:23:29, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:11:05, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (born 4 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Manchester City.[2]

Early life

Simpson-Pusey was born in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire.[3] He had trials with multiple Premier League clubs before opting to join the youth academy at Manchester City at the age of eight years-old.[4] [5]

Club career

Simpson-Pusey signed a professional contract with Manchester City in July 2023.[6] A central defender, he captained the City U18 side in the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League in 2024, winning the FA Youth Cup.[7] That summer, he was selected to travel with the first-team on their pre-season tour and featured in matches against AC Milan and Celtic.[8]

Simpson-Pusey made his professional debut on 30 October 2024 appearing as a second half substitute for Manchester City in their 2–1 loss in the EFL Cup away at Tottenham Hotspur.[9] Six days later, he was given his first start and made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 4–1 away loss against Sporting CP.[10] On 9 November 2024 he made his first Premier League appearance starting in a defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.[11]

International career

In March 2023 Simpson-Pusey represented England under-18.[12]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City2024–25Premier League100010200040
Career total100010200040

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024/25 Premier League squad lists. Premier League. 13 September 2024. 11 November 2024.
  2. Web site: J. Simpson-Pusey. Soccerway. 30 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Paul. Hirst. The Times. 30 October 2024. Howard Wilkinson’s son aims to lead Man City to FA Youth Cup glory. 9 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Joe. Bray. Manchester Evening News. 9 May 2024. I had trials at Manchester United - but Man City did 'proper' sessions so I signed for them instead. 30 October 2024.
  5. Web site: 23 July 2024. Who is City’s Jahmai Simpson-Pusey?. One Football. 30 October 2024.
  6. News: Five Man City youngsters confirm new professional contracts. Manchester Evening News. Joe. Bray. 3 July 2023. 30 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Tribal Football. 30 October 2024 . THE TOP 5 U20 MAN CITY PLAYERS TO WATCH THIS SEASON . Zack . Oaten . 13 August 2024.
  8. News: Who is Jahmai Simpson-Pusey? Man City defender who loves to tackle and idolises Sergio Ramos. Joe. Bray. Manchester Evening News. 30 October 2024. 30 October 2024.
  9. Web site: SPURS VS MAN CITY. 30 October 2024. 30 October 2024. Soccerway .
  10. Web site: Zinny. Boswell. Sky Sports. 6 November 2024. Sporting 4-1 Manchester City: Incoming Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim's side come back to inflict Champions League thrashing. 7 November 2024.
  11. Web site: Ed. Aarons. The Guardian. 9 November 2024. Manchester City losing streak goes on as Brighton pull off comeback win. 11 November 2024.
  12. Web site: Leanne. Hides. England Football. 22 March 2023. Report: Croatia 1-2 England MU18s. 11 November 2024.

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