Jeremy Sarmiento Explained

Jeremy Sarmiento
Full Name:Jeremy Leonel Sarmiento Morante[1]
Birth Date:16 June 2002
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.78 m[2]
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Brighton & Hove Albion
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:2009–2018
Youthclubs1:Charlton Athletic
Youthyears2:2018–2021
Youthclubs2:Benfica
Youthyears3:2021
Youthclubs3:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps1:14
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:West Bromwich Albion (loan)
Caps2:20
Goals2:2
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Ipswich Town (loan)
Caps3:20
Goals3:3
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018–2019
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:England U18
Nationalcaps3:6
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2021–
Nationalteam4:Ecuador
Nationalcaps4:21
Nationalgoals4:2
Club-Update:23:00, 13 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:23:34, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Jeremy Leonel Sarmiento Morante (born 16 June 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Ecuador national team.

Born in Spain to Ecuadorian parents, he represented England at youth international level before making his senior Ecuador debut in October 2021.

Club career

Brighton & Hove Albion

2021–22: Breakthrough into senior team

A youth product of Charlton Athletic and Benfica, Sarmiento signed for the academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on 2 July 2021.[3] He made his professional career debut on 22 September, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for injured Alexis Mac Allister in the 2–0 home victory over Swansea City in the third round of the EFL Cup.[4] [5] Sarmiento made a Premier League matchday squad for the first time on 2 October, remaining as an unused substitute in the 0–0 home draw against Arsenal.[6] Sarmiento made his first senior start on 27 October, playing 69 minutes of the penalty shootout loss away at Leicester City in the EFL Cup.[7] He made his Premier League debut on 27 November, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute replacing Jakub Moder in the goalless draw at home against Leeds United.[8] Sarmiento made his first Premier League start four days later, where he ultimately played just 13 minutes due to an injury in which he was replaced, in the eventual 1–1 away draw at West Ham United.[9] It was revealed his injury, which was to the hamstring, would require an operation with Brighton boss Graham Potter hinting he would be back towards the end of February 2022.[10] On 31 January 2022, he signed a new contract, committing a long-term future with Brighton signing on until June 2026.[11] Sarmiento made his return to the matchday squad remaining as an unused substitute in the 2–0 home loss against Tottenham Hotspur on 16 March.[12] He made his first appearance since his injury on 2 April, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute in the 0–0 home draw against bottom side Norwich City. Sarmiento replaced Moder who was subbed on five minutes previously but picked up an injury himself.[13] [14] At Albion's end of season awards in May, Sarmiento won the Young Player of the Season thanking everyone for his support adding, "My first season and making my Premier League debut were really special and I am honoured to win this award."[15]

2022–23

Sarmiento made his first Premier League start of the season on 3 January 2023, where he helped set up Evan Ferguson's goal in the 4–1 away win over Everton.[16] On 4 February, Sarmiento came on from the bench and later assisted Kaoru Mitoma's 87th-minute winner, the only goal of the game in the victory over AFC Bournemouth.[17]

2023–24: Loans to West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town

On 21 June 2023 Sarmiento agreed a new contract until June 2027, with the option of an extra year for the club.[18] He joined Championship side West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan on 25 July 2023.[19] He made his debut on the opening weekend of the season, coming on as a substitute in the 71st minute for goal scorer Matt Phillips. However, Sarmiento nor West Brom could find the equaliser losing 2–1 away at Blackburn Rovers.[20] Sarmiento scored his first professional goal of his career on 26 August, after coming off the bench he sealed all three points, scoring the last in the 4–2 home win over Middlesbrough.[21] Sarmiento was recalled on 1 January 2024.[22]

On 3 January 2024, Sarmiento joined fellow Championship side Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the season.[23]

International career

Youth career

With England

Sarmiento was born in Spain to Ecuadorian parents, and moved to England at the age of 7.[24] He is a youth international for England[25] and represented them at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[26] In October 2019 Sarmiento scored the winning goal for England under-18 in a 3–2 victory away to Austria.[27]

Senior career

Pledge with Ecuador and 2022 FIFA World Cup

Sarmiento was called up for the Ecuador national team for the first time in October 2021 for 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia, Venezuela and Colombia.[28] He debuted in a 3–0 win over Bolivia on 7 October 2021.[29]

On 14 November, Sarmiento was named in Ecuador's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup alongside Brighton teammates Pervis Estupiñán and Moisés Caicedo.[30]

Personal life

Sarmiento was born in Madrid, Spain, to Ecuadorian parents. He lived in Madrid until he was 7 years old when he moved to London, England with his family.[31] As a young boy, Sarmiento was a fan of the Ecuador national team and had always wished to play for them.

Career statistics

Club

Club!rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion2021–22Premier League50002070
2022–23Premier League902010120
Total140203000190
West Bromwich Albion (loan)2023–24Championship2020010212
Ipswich Town (loan)2023–24Championship20321224
Career total545414000626

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Ecuador202130
202290
202310
202482
Total212

Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first.

No.!scope="col"
DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 16 June 2024 Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, United States 1–0 2–1 Friendly
2 22 June 2024 Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States 1–0 1–2 2024 Copa América

Honours

Ipswich Town

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022/23 Premier League squad lists . Premier League . 16 September 2022 . 18 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Jeremy Sarmiento: Overview . Premier League . 8 December 2022.
  3. News: Brighton sign Jeremy Sarmiento from Benfica. Brian. Owen. The Argus. 2 July 2021. 23 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Swansea City - 22 September 2021. Soccerway. 23 September 2021.
  5. News: Brighton fans want first-team call for former Manchester City target who rejected Barcelona. Richard. Mills. SussexLive. 23 September 2021. 25 September 2021.
  6. Web site: Matthew . Howarth . Brighton & Hove Albion 0–0 Arsenal: Wasteful Seagulls held by Gunners. BBC Sport. 2 October 2021. 3 October 2021.
  7. Web site: Leicester City 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Foxes win 4-2 on penalties - BBC Sport. BBC Sport . 27 October 2021 . 27 October 2021.
  8. Web site: Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 Leeds United: Seagulls waste chances as winless run continues - BBC Sport. BBC Sport . 27 November 2021 . 27 November 2021.
  9. Web site: West Ham 1-1 Brighton: Neal Maupay scores late equaliser after early Tomas Soucek goal for the Hammers - BBC Sport. BBC Sport . 1 December 2021 . 1 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Graham Potter offers positive Jeremy Sarmiento injury news and hints at Brighton return date - SussexLive. SussexLive. 14 January 2022 . 31 January 2022.
  11. Web site: Jeremy Sarmiento signs new contract. Brighton & Hove Albion . 31 January 2022 . 31 January 2022.
  12. Web site: Brighton & Hove Albion 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane scores as visitors reignite top-four hopes. BBC Sport . 16 March 2022 . 25 April 2022.
  13. News: Brighton 0-0 Norwich: Neal Maupay penalty miss costs hosts. BBC Sport. 2 April 2022. 25 April 2022.
  14. Web site: Jakub Moder's first words after suffering 'horrible' knee injury as he plans Brighton comeback. SussexLive. 4 April 2022. 25 April 2022.
  15. News: Cucurella at the double at Players' Awards. Brighton & Hove Albion. 9 May 2022. 10 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Awesome Albion hit four to start the year in style. 3 January 2023. 3 January 2023. Brighton & Hove Albion . en-GB.
  17. Web site: 4 February 2023 . More Mitoma magic as Albion leave it late. 4 February 2023 . Brighton & Hove Albion . en-GB.
  18. Web site: Jeremy Sarmiento signs new contract. 21 June 2023. 21 June 2023. Brighton & Hove Albion . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Albion sign Jeremy Sarmiento on loan from Brighton. 25 July 2023. 25 July 2023. West Bromwich Albion . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Blackburn 2-1 West Bromwich Albion: Rovers get opening day victory. 5 August 2023. 7 August 2023. BBC Sport. en-GB.
  21. Web site: Albion 4-2 Middlesbrough - West Bromwich Albion. 26 August 2023. 26 August 2023. West Bromwich Albion. en-GB.
  22. Web site: Brighton recall Jeremy Sarmiento from West Bromwich Albion loan spell . January 2024 .
  23. Web site: Jeremy Sarmiento signs on loan. 3 January 2024. 3 January 2024. Ipswich Town . en-GB.
  24. Web site: Pai de Sarmiento garante que "há um clube de topo mundial" que quer o extremo do Benfica. 11 May 2020. Record. 23 September 2021. Portuguese.
  25. News: Brighton's Jeremy Sarmiento sets sights on Ecuador. Brian. Owen. The Argus. 3 July 2021. 23 September 2021.
  26. News: Under-17 Euros: Six England players to look out for at men's and women's tournaments. BBC Sport. 2 May 2019. 25 September 2021.
  27. News: Young Lions end Euro trip with three wins from three after victory in Austria. The Football Association. 16 October 2019. 25 September 2021.
  28. News: Jeremy Sarmiento set to make World Cup debut for Ecuador - The Argus. The Argus. 8 October 2021. 8 October 2021.
  29. Web site: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
  30. Web site: Ecuador, el último en entregar la lista de los 26 jugadores convocados para la Copa del Mundo de Qatar 2022 . Ecuador, the last to deliver the list of the 26 players summoned for the Qatar World Cup 2022 . . 14 November 2022 . 15 November 2022 . es.
  31. Web site: Olé . Diario Deportivo . 2023-03-22 . Jeremy Sarmiento sobre su niñez: "Los niños no me querían hacer jugar con ellos" . 2023-06-22 . Olé . es.
  32. Web site: We Are Premier League! . 4 May 2024 .