| Jay Haddow | |
| Fullname: | Jay Maeda Haddow[1] |
| Birth Date: | 2 April 2004 |
| Birth Place: | Hong Kong |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Currentclub: | Kitchee |
| Clubnumber: | 6 |
| Position: | Defender |
| Youthyears1: | 2012–2016 |
| Youthclubs1: | Kitchee |
| Youthyears2: | 2016–2022 |
| Youthclubs2: | Blackburn Rovers |
| Years1: | 2022–2024 |
| Clubs1: | Blackburn Rovers |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2022– |
| Nationalteam1: | Japan U19 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 2 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 04:50, 1 July 2024 (UTC) |
| Clubs2: | Kitchee |
| Years2: | 2024– |
| Caps2: | 1 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
is a professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. Born in Hong Kong, he is a youth international for Japan.
Haddow started his career with Kitchee in Hong Kong, where he played from the age of eight until twelve.[2] He moved to England and signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2016.[3] Haddow signed a 2 year scholarship term with Blackburn Rovers in July 2020.[4] During his scholarship Haddow made 40 appearances for the U18’s and 12 appearances for the U23’s in all competitions.
On 14 July 2022, it was announced that Haddow had signed a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers.[5] Despite interest from other Premier League and Championship clubs,[6] Haddow signed for Blackburn, signing a 2 year contract up until the summer of 2024.
On 18 May 2024, it was confirmed Haddow would be leaving the club at the end of his contract.[7]
On 1 July 2024, Haddow signed with Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.[8]
Born in Hong Kong to a Scottish father and Japanese mother,[9] Haddow is eligible to represent Japan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland at international level.[3] [10]
In May 2022, Haddow was called up to the Japan national under-19 football team for the first time ahead of the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament. Haddow made his Japan U19's debut against Comoros U21's coming on as a substitute in the 55th minute.[11]
Haddow grew up in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong and was educated at Discovery College as a primary school student. He then spent 1 year at Island School before moving to the United Kingdom.[12]