Jazzi Barnum-Bobb Explained

Jazzi Barnum-Bobb
Fullname:Jazzi Barnum-Bobb[1]
Birth Date:15 September 1995
Birth Place:Enfield, England
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:Watford
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Cardiff City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Newport County (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2018
Caps3:27
Goals3:1
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Torquay United (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2019
Caps5:31
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Caps6:10
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2021
Caps7:17
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–2022
Caps8:22
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–2024
Caps9:65
Goals9:1
Years10:2024–
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:10, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:00:30, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Jazzi Barnum-Bobb (born 15 September 1995) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Hornchurch. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national team.

Club career

Early career

Born in Enfield, London, Barnum-Bobb was signed for Watford's academy, spending two years there before being released in 2014. During his time at Watford, he achieved 11 A* GCSE passes from the highly rated Harefield Academy in Uxbridge.[2]

Cardiff City

After being released from Watford, Barnum-Bobb was signed by Cardiff City on a one-year junior contract by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the summer of 2014. Barnum-Bobb made his debut for the club against Coventry City in the League Cup in August 2014. He started the match and played 66 minutes before being substituted for Mats Møller Dæhli as Cardiff won 2–1.[3] On 13 October 2015 he joined Newport County on an initial one-month loan, subsequently extended until 7 January 2016. He made his Football League debut for Newport on 17 October 2015 in a League Two match versus Portsmouth. At the end of the 2015–16 season, Barnum-Bobb was not offered a new contract by Cardiff and was subsequently released.[4]

Newport County

On 23 June 2016, it was announced that Barnum-Bobb would rejoin Newport County on a one-year contract.[5] He scored his first senior career goal on 29 October 2016 for Newport County in a 3–1 win against Accrington Stanley.[6] At the end of the 2016–17 season his contract was extended for a further year.[7]

On 8 November 2017, Barnum-Bobb joined Torquay United on loan until January 2018.[8] He was released by Newport on 21 February 2018.[9]

Non-League

On 5 March 2018, Barnum-Bobb joined Chelmsford City.[10]

In June 2019, Barnum-Bobb went on trial with Wrexham.[11] On 22 July 2019, he signed a one-year deal with the Welsh club.[12]

Ahead of the 2020–21 season, Barnum-Bobb signed for Dartford.[13] The following season, Barnum-Bobb moved to fellow National League South outfit Dulwich Hamlet.[14] On 2 July 2022, Barnum-Bobb re-signed for former club Chelmsford City.[15] On 11 June 2024, Chelmsford announced Barnum-Bobb had left the club for a second time.[16]

On 12 June 2024, Barnum-Bobb joined fellow National League South side Hornchurch. [17]

International career

Barnum-Bobb qualifies to play for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines via his father, who was born on the islands.[18] On 6 June 2022, he made his international debut in a 2–2 draw with Nicaragua.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cardiff City2014–15Championship0000200020
2015–16Championship0000000000
Total0000200020
Newport County (loan)2015–16League Two120200000140
Newport County2016–17League Two26141103[19] 1343
2017–18League Two1000002030
Total391611051513
Torquay United (loan)2017–18National League70001080
Chelmsford City2017–18National League South1100000110
2018–19National League South2000000200
Total3100000310
Wrexham2019–20National League100003[20] 0130
Dartford2020–21National League South170101[21] 0190
Dulwich Hamlet2021–22National League South220102[22] [23] 0250
Chelmsford City2022–23National League South360303[24] [25] 0420
2023–24National League South291102[26] [27] 0321
Total6514050741
Hornchurch2024–25National League South00000000
Career total1912121301712234

Notes and References

  1. News: Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13 . The Football League . 18 May 2013 . 25 . 15 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014.
  2. News: Who is Jazzi Barnum-Bobb?. Wales Online. 14 August 2014. 15 August 2014.
  3. News: Coventry 1–2 Cardiff City. BBC Sport. 13 August 2014. 15 August 2014.
  4. Web site: Cardiff Cidy release Kenwyne Jones and Ben Turner in clearout . BBC Sport . 23 May 2016 . 23 May 2016.
  5. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb: Former Cardiff City defender joins Newport County . BBC Sport . 23 June 2016 . 30 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Accrington Stanley 1–3 Newport County . BBC Sport . 29 October 2016 . 30 October 2016.
  7. Web site: Newport County: Strikers Craig Reid and Ryan Bird the latest to depart club. 17 May 2017. 15 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  8. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb moves to Gulls until January . South Wales Argus . Andrew Penman . 8 November 2017 . 8 November 2017.
  9. Web site: Newport County AFC and Jazzi Barnum-Bobb part company. Newport-county.co.uk. 15 May 2018.
  10. Web site: Clarets announce Jazzi signing . Chelmsford City F.C. . 5 March 2018 . 6 March 2018.
  11. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb: Ex-Cardiff and Newport player to continue trial at Wrexham. 30 June 2019. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: New signing Jazzi Barnum-Bobb delighted Wrexham AFC boss Bryan Hughes has shown faith in him . 22 July 2019. The Leader.
  13. Web site: INTERVIEW: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb . 20 August 2020. 2 July 2022. Dartford F.C..
  14. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb . 2 July 2022. Dulwich Hamlet F.C..
  15. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb returns to Chelmsford City . 2 July 2022. 2 July 2022. Chelmsford City F.C..
  16. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb departs the Clarets. 11 June 2024. 11 June 2024. Chelmsford City F.C..
  17. Web site: Welcome Jazzi Barnum-Bobb . 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024 . Hornchurch F.C..
  18. Web site: Jazzi Barnum-Bobb International Call Up Interview. 20 March 2022. 21 March 2022. Chelmsford City F.C..
  19. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  20. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  21. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  22. Appearance(s) in London Senior Cup
  23. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  24. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  25. Appearance(s) in National League South Play-Offs
  26. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  27. Appearance(s) in National League South Play-Offs