Jay Haddow Explained

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.

Club career

Early career

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]

Kitchee

On 1 July 2024, Haddow signed with Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.[8]

International career

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]

Personal life

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U-19 Japan National Team squad - The 48th Maurice Revello Tournament (5/29-6/12@France). 23 May 2022. 23 May 2022. jfa.jp.
  2. Web site: Jay Haddow. 23 May 2022. rovers.co.uk.
  3. Web site: From Kitchee to Blackburn Rovers – Hong Kong-born footballer Jay Haddow channels inner Michael Carrick after England move. Andrew. McNicol. 23 June 2020. 23 May 2022. scmp.com.
  4. Web site: 2020-06-23 . Hong Kong teen footballer Haddow joins Blackburn Rovers . 2022-06-03 . South China Morning Post . en.
  5. Web site: FC . Blackburn Rovers . Jay pens pro deal! . 2022-07-17 . Blackburn Rovers FC.
  6. Web site: James . Alex . 2022-05-23 . Rovers ace attracting Premier League transfer interest amid international call . 2022-07-17 . LancsLive . en.
  7. Web site: Retain List confirmed. 18 May 2024. Blackburn Rovers.
  8. Web site: Kitchee reach agreement to sign former Academy student Jay Haddow . 2024-07-01. www.kitchee.com. en.
  9. Web site: McIntyre . Scott . 2022-07-29 . Haddow's heart always with Japan . 2024-07-08 . The Asian Game . en-AU.
  10. Web site: International dilemmas Blackburn Rovers players face after Ben Brereton's shock Chile call. Jaquob. Crooke. 28 May 2021. 23 May 2022. lancs.live.
  11. Web site: U-19日本代表、PK戦3人連続失敗でコモロに敗れる…この日もGK木村凌也は好セーブ連発 . 2022-06-07 . ゲキサカ . ja.
  12. Web site: At the Gothia Football Cup students win qualifying games reaching the quarter finals. 28 May 2022. island.edu.hk. 23 August 2016 .