Jean Belehouan Explained

Jean Belehouan
Full Name:Seri Jean Leroy Belehouan[1]
Birth Date:1 September 2000
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Gateshead
Clubnumber:46
Youthyears1:2010–2017
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Youthyears2:2017–2023
Youthclubs2:Sheffield United
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:FC Halifax Town (loan)
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Farsley Celtic (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Boston United (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:1
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Tranmere Rovers
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Gateshead
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Club-Update:14:25, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Seri Jean Leroy Belehouan (born 1 September 2000), known as Jean Belehouan, is a French professional footballer who most plays as a centre-back for Gateshead.

Early career

Belehouan was scouted by the Manchester United Academy whilst playing for a local club in Salford. Initially a midfielder, he converted to a defender following a growth spurt aged fifteen.[2]

Career

Following seven years with Manchester United, Belehouan joined Sheffield United in 2017. In January 2021, he joined National League club FC Halifax Town on loan until the end of the season.[3] Having signed a first professional contract,[4] he spent time on loan with National League North clubs Farsley Celtic[5] and Boston United[6] across 2022. He was released by Sheffield United at the end of the 2022–23 season.[7]

Following his release, he spent time on trial with League Two club AFC Wimbledon[8] before signing for Tranmere Rovers of the same division in September 2023 on a short-term contract.[9] He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[10]

On 17 August 2024, Belehouan joined National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal with the option to extend.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2020–21Premier League0000000000
2021–22Championship0000000000
2022–23Championship0000000000
Total0000000000
FC Halifax Town (loan)2020–21National League10001020
Farsley Celtic (loan)2021–22National League North600060
Boston United (loan)2022–23National League North1412000161
Tranmere Rovers2023–24League Two6000002080
Career total271200030321

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SQUAD LIST 2021/22 & U21 REGISTERED PLAYERS. EFL. 7 February 2022. 6 December 2023.
  2. Web site: FC Halifax Town: "I like to compete, I don’t back out" - Belehouan eager to get stuck in at The Shay. Halifax Courier. Scargill. Tom. 21 January 2021. 6 December 2023.
  3. Web site: LEROY-BELEHOUAN SIGNS…. fchalifaxtown.com. 8 January 2021. 6 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Pro deals for exciting quintet. www.sufc.co.uk. 21 May 2021. 6 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Femi heads out on loan. www.sufc.co.uk. 22 March 2022. 6 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Jean loaned. www.sufc.co.uk. 16 July 2022. 6 December 2023.
  7. Web site: Squad restructure. www.sufc.co.uk. 7 June 2023. 6 December 2023.
  8. Web site: Released Sheffield United man on trial with League Two side, ex-Blades star wanted by Jose Mourinho. The Star. Goulding. Georgia. 27 July 2023. 6 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Rovers sign Robson, Staburck and Belehouan on short-term contracts. www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 25 September 2023. 6 December 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023/24 retained and released list. www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 30 April 2024. 30 April 2024.
  11. 1824792964264010020. An away day surprise Welcome to Gateshead, Jean! The defender joins on a one-year deal, with an optional extension available at the club's discretion. #WorClub ⚪️⚫️. GatesheadFC. Gateshead F.C.. 17 August 2024. 18 August 2024.