Jevani Brown Explained

Jevani Brown
Fullname:Jevani Jason Brown[1]
Birth Date:16 October 1994
Birth Place:Letchworth, England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Bristol Rovers
Clubnumber:20
Youthyears1:–2011
Youthclubs1:Milton Keynes Dons
Youthyears2:2011–2012
Youthclubs2:Stotfold
Youthyears3:2012
Youthclubs3:Letchworth Garden City Eagles
Youthyears4:2012–2013
Youthclubs4:Peterborough United
Years1:2013
Clubs1:Peterborough United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Langford
Years3:2014–2015
Clubs3:Barton Rovers
Caps3:13
Goals3:2
Years4:2015
Clubs5:Arlesey Town
Caps5:9
Goals5:1
Years6:2015–2016
Clubs6:Kettering Town
Caps6:15
Goals6:0
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Arlesey Town
Years8:2016
Clubs8:Stamford
Caps8:15
Goals8:3
Years9:2016–2017
Clubs9:St Neots Town
Caps9:19
Goals9:19
Years10:2017–2019
Clubs10:Cambridge United
Caps10:84
Goals10:13
Years11:2019–2021
Clubs11:Colchester United
Caps11:51
Goals11:7
Years12:2020
Clubs12:Forest Green Rovers (loan)
Caps12:5
Goals12:0
Years13:2021–2023
Clubs13:Exeter City
Caps13:70
Goals13:19
Years14:2023–
Clubs14:Bristol Rovers
Caps14:33
Goals14:1
Nationalyears1:2011
Nationalteam1:Jamaica U17
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:13:44, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Jevani Jason Brown (born 16 October 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Bristol Rovers. Born in England, he represents Jamaica internationally.[2]

Club career

Early career

Brown started his career at Milton Keynes Dons and joined Peterborough United at a young age, and quickly impressed within their youth ranks. Brown became a regular for the Peterborough youth sides and was rewarded with promotion to the first-team squad ahead of the 2013–14 campaign. However, following an off-the-field incident, Brown was subsequently released by Peterborough in November 2013.[3]

Following his release from Peterborough, Brown had spells at several non-league sides including Langford, Barton Rovers, Wingate & Finchley and Arlesey Town before joining Kettering Town in July 2015.[4] Brown went onto feature nineteen times scoring just once in an FA Cup tie against Market Drayton Town.[5] Brown went on to appear as a trialist for St Albans City during their Herts Senior Cup tie against Hitchin Town in February 2016, however, the club opted against signing the Jamaican forward.[6]

Stamford

Brown rejoined Arlesey Town, before making the switch to Northern Premier League Division One South side Stamford ahead of the 2016–17 campaign.[7]

On the opening day of the campaign, Brown made his debut for Stamford, replacing John King during their 3–1 home defeat against Witton Albion.[8] Three days later, Brown scored both goals during their 2–1 away victory over Rugby Town, cancelling out David Kolodynski opener in the 71st minute, then sealing the win in the final seconds.[9] Brown was part of Stamford's impressive FA Cup run, in which he netted three times in nine appearances, before they were knocked out by League Two side Hartlepool United in the first round.[10]

St Neots Town

Following an impressive start to the campaign with Stamford, Brown opted to join Southern Football League Premier Division side St Neots Town in late 2016. He made his debut on 2 January 2017, in their 1–0 away defeat against Dunstable Town.[11] Brown went onto score his first goal for St Neots during their 3–2 home victory over Dorchester Town.[12] Brown went on an impressive run towards the end of the campaign, netting eighteen times in seventeen games.

Following this impressive form, Brown attracted significant interest from Football League sides including Birmingham City, Hull City and Cambridge United.

Cambridge United

Although Brown had trialled at Birmingham City,[13] he joined League Two side Cambridge United on a two-year deal in August 2017.[14] On 8 August 2017, Brown made his Football League debut during Cambridge's EFL Cup first round tie against Bristol Rovers, replacing David Amoo in the 4–1 away defeat.[15] On 21 October 2017, Brown scored his first Football League goal during Cambridge's 2–1 home victory over Chesterfield, netting United's equaliser in the 70th minute.[16]

Colchester United

Brown signed for Cambridge's League Two rivals Colchester United on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee on 4 July 2019.[17] He made his club debut on 3 August in Colchester's 1–1 home draw with Port Vale.[18]

On 4 January 2020, Brown joined Colchester's League Two rivals Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.[19] He made his debut for the club the same day in a 1–1 draw with Crawley Town.[20]

Brown returned to Colchester for the 2020–21 season and scored his first goal for the club in his first appearance of the season, scoring the opening goal in a 3–1 EFL Cup defeat by Reading on 5 September 2020.[21] He scored his first professional career hat-trick on 3 November, scoring all three Colchester goals in their 3–1 win over Stevenage.[22] A week later, he scored another hat-trick in Colchester's 6–1 win in the Essex derby against Southend United in the EFL Trophy.[23]

On 14 May 2021, Brown was released by Colchester at the end of his contract,[24] having scored eleven goals in 62 appearances for the club.

Exeter City

Brown signed for Exeter City on 29 June 2021.[25] In the 2021–22 season, he scored 7 goals and assisted 12, as Exeter achieved promotion to League One for the 2022–23 season. On 24 September 2022, Brown scored his third career hat-trick, and his first for Exeter City, in a 0-4 win at his former club, Forest Green Rovers, which included the conversion of two penalty spot kicks.[26]

On 6 February 2023, Brown was charged with assaulting a woman in Exeter city centre four days prior.[27] In a club statement, Exeter stated that he would not be selected to play until the conclusion of legal proceedings.[28] He pleaded guilty on 23 March 2023, but pleaded not guilty to a second charge relating to another woman on the same night. A trial date was set for 7 July.[29] In May 2023, Exeter City announced that Brown was being released.[30]

Bristol Rovers

On 26 June 2023, Brown signed for League One club Bristol Rovers on a two-year deal with the option for a further year.[31] His signing drew criticism for the club on account of his ongoing assault case.[32] [33] On 7 July 2023, he was fined £5000 having admitted slapping and spitting at a woman outside a nightclub.[34] He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the season, assisting Luke Thomas for his side's goal in a 1–1 draw at Portsmouth.[35] It took him until 3 October to score his first goal for the club, scoring the third goal from distance in a comfortable 3–0 victory over Port Vale.[36]

International career

Brown has represented Jamaica at under-17 level, making his debut during their 2011 CONCACAF U17 Championship fixture against Guatemala in February 2011.[37]

In August 2022, Brown was called up to represent Jamaica at the 2022 Austria Mini Tournament.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barton Rovers2014–15[38] SL Division One Central1322000152
Arlesey Town2014–15SL Premier Division91000091
Kettering Town2015–16SL Premier Division1504100191
Stamford2016–17NPL Division One South153932[39] 0266
St Neots Town2016–17SL Premier Division191900001919
Cambridge United2017–18[40] EFL League Two41620103[41] 0476
2018–19437100041488
Total84133010719514
Colchester United2019–20EFL League Two110003030170
2020–214071011334511
Total5171041636211
Forest Green Rovers (loan)2019–20EFL League Two500050
Exeter City2021–22EFL League Two437301020497
2022–23EFL League One27122210203214
Total70195220408121
Bristol Rovers2023–24League One331311040412
Career total314662778123437277

Honours

Exeter City

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Colchester United . English Football League . 18 . 16 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Jevani Brown named in Jamaica National Team squad . Portsmouth F.C. . 11 August 2022.
  3. News: Youngster Brown in Posh exit . Peterborough Telegraph . 8 November 2013 . 19 October 2017.
  4. News: Kettering Town FC Deals Agreed . Kettering Town Official Site . 19 October 2017.
  5. News: Market Drayton Town 0 vs. 5 Kettering Town . Market Drayton Town Official Site . 12 September 2015 . 19 October 2017.
  6. News: Jevani Brown . St Albans City Official Site . 19 October 2017.
  7. News: Jevani Brown . Stamford Official Site . 19 October 2017.
  8. News: Stamford 1 vs. 3 Witton Albion . Stamford Official Site . 13 August 2016 . 19 October 2017.
  9. News: Rugby Town 1 vs. 2 Stamford . Stamford Official Site . 16 August 2016 . 19 October 2017.
  10. News: Hartlepool United vs. Stamford . Soccerway . 6 November 2016 . 19 October 2017.
  11. News: Depleted Saints return empty handed from Dunstable despite much improved display . St Neots Town Official Site . 2 January 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  12. News: It's joy at last as new look Saints gain three valuable points . St Neots Town Official Site . 14 January 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  13. News: Birmingham City take non-league hot-shot Jevani Brown on trial . Birmingham Mail . 7 March 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  14. News: Cambridge United sign Jevani Brown on two-year deal . Cambridge United Official Site . 2 August 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  15. News: Bristol Rovers vs. Cambridge United . Soccerway . 8 August 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  16. News: Cambridge United vs. Chesterfield . Soccerway . 21 October 2017 . 26 October 2017.
  17. Web site: Jevani Brown & Paris Cowan-Hall: Colchester United sign forwards . 4 July 2019 . BBC Sport . 6 August 2019 .
  18. Web site: Colchester United 1–1 Port Vale . 3 August 2019 . BBC Sport . 6 August 2019 .
  19. Web site: Jevani Brown: Forest Green sign Colchester midfielder on loan for the remainder of the season . 4 January 2020 . BBC Sport . 5 January 2020 .
  20. Web site: Crawley Town 1–1 Forest Green Rovers . 4 January 2020 . BBC Sport . 5 January 2020 .
  21. Web site: Reading 3–1 Colchester United . 5 September 2020 . BBC Sport . 6 September 2020 .
  22. Web site: Colchester United 3–1 Stevenage . 3 November 2020 . BBC Sport . 3 November 2020 .
  23. Web site: Colchester 6–1 Southend . 10 November 2020 . Sky Sports . 10 November 2020 .
  24. Web site: Hayden Mullins: Colchester United boss rings the changes as 11 players leave the U's . BBC Sport . 14 May 2021 . 14 May 2021.
  25. Web site: Jevani Brown signs . Exeter City FC . 11 August 2022.
  26. Web site: Forest Green 0-4 Exeter: Jevani Brown scores hat-trick in thumping Grecians victory . 24 September 2022 . Sky Sports . 6 November 2022 .
  27. Web site: Jevani Brown: Exeter City's top scorer charged with assault. BBC News. 6 February 2023. 23 March 2023.
  28. Web site: Club Statement. www.exetercityfc.co.uk. 6 February 2023. 23 March 2023.
  29. Web site: Jevani Brown: Exeter City striker admits assault charge. BBC News. 23 March 2023. 23 March 2023.
  30. News: Jevani Brown: Exeter City forward one of three released by League One club . BBC Sport . 2023-05-14.
  31. Web site: Brown Signs for Rovers. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 26 June 2023. 26 June 2023.
  32. Web site: Bristol Rovers criticised for signing Jevani Brown amid ongoing assault case. ITV News. 26 June 2023. 27 June 2023.
  33. Web site: Her Game Too issue statement following Bristol Rovers' signing of Jevani Brown. Bristol Post. Piercy. James. 27 June 2023. 27 June 2023.
  34. Web site: Footballer Jevani Brown admits slapping and spitting at woman. BBC News. 7 July 2023. 7 July 2023.
  35. Web site: Portsmouth 1–1 Bristol Rovers. BBC Sport. 5 August 2023. 4 October 2023.
  36. Web site: Bristol Rovers 3–0 Port Vale. BBC Sport. 3 October 2023. 4 October 2023.
  37. News: Jamaica U17 vs. Guatemala U17 . Soccerway . 19 February 2011 . 19 October 2017.
  38. News: Jevani Brown Profile . Aylesbury United Official Site . 19 October 2017.
  39. One appearance in FA Trophy, one in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
  40. News: J. Brown . Soccerway . 19 October 2017.
  41. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  42. News: Port Vale end Exeter's League two title hopes . BBC Sport . 7 May 2022 . 5 February 2023.
  43. Web site: 11 December 2020 . Sky Bet League Two: Manager and Player of the Month November winners . 8 January 2021 . www.efl.com . English Football League.