Jayden Meghoma Explained

Jayden Meghoma
Fullname:Jayden Ade Trindade Meghoma
Birth Date:28 June 2006
Birth Place:England
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Southampton
Clubnumber:29
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Youthyears1:–2022
Youthclubs2:Southampton
Youthyears2:2022–2023
Clubs1:Southampton
Years1:2023–
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalyears1:2021–2022
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalcaps2:16
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalteam3:England U18
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalcaps3:8
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalteam-Update:10:10, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

Jayden Ade Trindade Meghoma (born 28 June 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Southampton.

Club career

On 4 August 2022, Meghoma signed for Southampton on an initial scholarship deal.[1] [2] Meghoma signed his first professional contract on 13 July 2023, keeping him at the club until 2025.[3] On 8 August 2023, he made his professional debut in a 3–1 defeat to Gillingham in the EFL Cup.[4]

International career

He has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level.[5] He was included in the under-17 squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[6]

On 6 September 2023, Meghoma made his England under-18 debut during a 2–0 defeat to France in Limoges.[7]

On 2 November 2023, Meghoma was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[8]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southampton2023–24Championship00301040
Career total0030100040

Honours

England U18

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tanswell . Jacob . 4 October 2022 . Southampton sign Spurs teenager Jayden Meghoma . subscription . 8 August 2023 . The Athletic.
  2. Web site: Tanner . Jack . 4 October 2022 . Southampton announce capture of Jayden Meghoma from Tottenham Hotspur . 8 August 2023 . Southern Daily Echo.
  3. Web site: 13 July 2023 . Jayden Meghoma signs first professional contract . 8 August 2023 . Southampton FC.
  4. Web site: House . Alfie . 8 August 2023 . League Two Gillingham dump Championship Southampton out of EFL Cup . 8 August 2023 . Southern Daily Echo.
  5. Web site: 4 October 2022 . Young full-back Meghoma joins Saints Academy . 9 August 2023 . Southampton FC.
  6. Web site: Warlow . Rob . 17 May 2023 . Southampton duo join Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal aces in England squad for Euro Finals . 9 August 2023 . Hampshire Live.
  7. Web site: Report: France 2-0 England MU18s . 7 September 2023 . EnglandFootball.com.
  8. Web site: England squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup . 12 November 2023 . EnglandFootball.com.
  9. Web site: 25 March 2024 . Saints trio help England lift the U18 Pinatar Cup . 27 March 2024 . Southampton FC.