Jay Mingi Explained

Jay Mingi
Fullname:Jade Jay Mingi[1]
Birth Date:22 October 2000
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Stockport County
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:West Ham United
Youthyears2:2019–2020
Youthclubs2:Charlton Athletic
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Charlton Athletic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2023
Clubs2:Portsmouth
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Maidenhead United (loan)
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Colchester United
Caps4:25
Goals4:1
Years5:2024-
Clubs5:Stockport County
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Club-Update:17:10, 11 August 2024 (UTC)

Jade Jay Mingi (born 22 October 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Stockport County.

Career

Mingi came through West Ham United's academy before joining Charlton Athletic on a professional contract in 2019 after being released by West Ham.[2] [3]

Charlton Athletic

He made his debut for Charlton Athletic on 30 September 2020 in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw with Brighton U21,[4] before scoring his first goal the following match as Charlton defeated Leyton Orient 3–1, again in the EFL Trophy.[5] [6]

Portsmouth

On 24 September 2021, Mingi joined Portsmouth having been released by Charlton Athletic.[7] Mingi joined Maidenhead United on a one-month loan on 5 October 2021.[8]

Mingi made his first league start for Portsmouth in a 1–0 victory over Forest Green Rovers in October 2022.[9] [10] Mingi scored his first goal for Portsmouth, with the opening goal of a 3–0 EFL Trophy victory over Stevenage on 13 December.[11] Having suffered an injury in January 2023, Mingi returned to fitness in March 2023 but failed to make a further league appearance for the club, having made 17 league appearances that season prior to his injury.[12] Having been linked in the media with a transfer to a number of EFL Championship clubs, including West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City, Mingi left Portsmouth upon the end of his contract at the end of the season, despite having been offered a new three-year deal.

Colchester United

On 1 September 2023, Mingi joined EFL League Two club Colchester United on a two-year contract,[13] with Portsmouth reportedly receiving a five-figure compensation package.[14]

Stockport County

On 14 June 2024, Mingi joined EFL League One club Stockport County on a three-year contract, [15] [16]

Style of play

Mingi plays as a midfielder. He has been noted for his ball-carrying ability.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic2020–21League One0000002121
Portsmouth2021–22League One3000000030
2022–23League One170202051261
Portsmouth total200202051291
Maidenhead United (loan)2021–22National League81200000101
Colchester United2023–24League Two251000030281
Stockport County2024–25League One2000000020
Career total5524020102714

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Charlton Athletic . 14 November 2020 . English Football League . 19.
  2. Web site: 29 May 2019 . Andy Carroll, Samir Nasri and Adrian released by West Ham . 14 November 2020 . The Independent.
  3. Web site: 20 May 2019 . Jay Mingi makes move from West Ham to Charlton Athletic public with Twitter post . 14 November 2020.
  4. Web site: 30 September 2020 . EFL TROPHY REPORT | Charlton Brighton . 10 January 2024 . cafc.co.uk . Charlton Athletic F.C..
  5. Web site: 10 November 2020 . PAPA JOHN'S TROPHY REPORT | Charlton 3 Leyton Orient 1 . 14 November 2020 . cafc.co.uk . Charlton Athletic F.C..
  6. Web site: Mendez . Louis . 10 November 2020 . Charlton boss Lee Bowyer pleased to see progress from both Albie Morgan and Marcus Maddison during EFL Trophy win over Leyton Orient . 14 November 2020.
  7. Web site: 24 September 2021 . Pompey Complete Mingi Signing . 24 September 2021 . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C..
  8. 1445426052684156935. MUFCYorkRoad. ✍️ We welcome defensive midfielder, Jay Mingi on a one-month loan deal from #Pompey.Jay will wear the number 21 s…. 5 October 2021.
  9. Web site: 22 October 2022 . Mingi: I'm Hungry For More . 10 January 2024 . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C..
  10. News: Allen . Neil . 10 September 2023 . Time for ex-Charlton and West Ham man to be judged on football, yet Portsmouth stay forever defined by contract controversy . 10 January 2024 . The News.
  11. News: Simmonds . Kadeem . 14 December 2022 . Jay Mingi scored his first Portsmouth goal in the cup win over Stevenage . 10 January 2024 . Hampshire Live . Reach plc.
  12. News: Simmonds . Kadeem . 22 March 2023 . Jay Mingi targets Pompey consistency after returning from knee injury . 10 January 2024 . Hampshire Live . Reach plc.
  13. Web site: 1 September 2023 . Colchester United: Owura Edwards, Jay Mingi and Zach Mitchell join on deadline day . 10 January 2024 . BBC Sport.
  14. News: Allen . Neil . 4 September 2023 . 'It has worked out okay': Portsmouth chief on five-figure windfall following summer transfer saga involving ex-West Ham and Charlton man . 10 January 2024 . The News.
  15. News: Stockport County: Colchester United's Jay Mingi is first summer signing . BBC Sport . 24 May 2024.
  16. Web site: Mingi becomes first Summer signing . Stockport County . 24 May 2024.