Joel Latibeaudiere Explained

Joel Latibeaudiere
Fullname:Joel Owen Latibeaudiere[1]
Birth Date:6 January 2000
Birth Place:Doncaster, England
Height:1.80 m[2]
Position:Centre back, right back
Currentclub:Coventry City
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:2013–2018
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:FC Twente (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–2023
Clubs3:Swansea City
Caps3:71
Goals3:3
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Coventry City
Caps4:42
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2016–2017
Nationalcaps2:16
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2017–2018
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2019
Nationalcaps4:5
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2022–
Nationalcaps5:17
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:17:44, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:23:30, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

Joel Owen Latibeaudiere (born 6 January 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Coventry City. Born in England, he plays for the Jamaica national team.

Club career

Manchester City

Latibeaudiere joined Manchester City at the age of thirteen but did not make a senior appearance at the club.[3] [4] He captained City's under-18s to the Premier League North title, and was part of the side that reached the FA Youth Cup final.[5] He went on loan to FC Twente for the 2019–20 Eredivisie season, where he made five appearances and scored once.[6]

Swansea City

In October 2020, Latibeaudiere joined Swansea City on a three-year contract.[4] He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Cup tie against Reading on 10 August 2021.[7]

Coventry City

In July 2023, Latibeaudiere became Sky Blues manager Mark Robins fifth signing of the close season.

International career

England

Born in England, Latibeaudiere is of Jamaican descent. He was a member of the side that finished runners up to Spain at the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and missed a penalty in the final.[8] In October 2017 he was included in the squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup[9] and played the full game in the final as England defeated Spain to lift the trophy.[10] [11]

Jamaica

Latibeaudiere was called up to the Jamaica national team in May 2022.[12] He made his unofficial debut in a 6–0 friendly defeat to Catalonia on 25 May.[13]

In June 2023, Latibeaudiere was named to Jamaica's squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[14] He made his official debut for Jamaica in the tournament opener against the USA.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U232017–181010
2018–191010
Total2020
FC Twente (loan)2019–20Eredivisie511061
Swansea City2020–21Championship802000100
2021–22Championship2900031321
2022–23Championship3422010372
Total713404100793
Coventry City2023–24Championship412611000463
Coventry City2024–25Championship1000100020
Total422612000483
Career total118511161201357

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica2023120
202450
Total170

Honours

England U17

2017[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists . Premier League . 26 June 2020 . 10 July 2020.
  2. Web site: J. Latibeaudiere: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 6 March 2021.
  3. News: Brennan . Stuart . England starlet speaks of his Man City frustration. 23 October 2019 . Manchester Evening News . 5 September 2019.
  4. Web site: Swansea City sign Man City defender Joel Latibeaudiere on permanent deal . Wales Online . 16 October 2020 . 16 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Swansea City complete signing of Joel Latibeaudiere . Swansea City . 16 October 2020 . 16 October 2020.
  6. Web site: The Football Association . Joel Latibeaudiere on life with FC Twente and England U20s return . www.thefa.com . October 13, 2019 . September 28, 2022.
  7. News: Reading 0-3 Swansea. . 10 August 2021 . 11 August 2021.
  8. News: Leach . Conrad . European Under-17s Championship: England lose final to Spain on penalties. 30 October 2019 . Guardian . 19 May 2017.
  9. Web site: England Under-17 World Cup Squad. 4 October 2017. 30 October 2019. BBC Sport. Simon. Stone.
  10. News: Rostance . Tom . England win U17 World Cup: Young Lions fight back to beat Spain in final. 30 October 2019 . BBC Sport . 28 October 2017.
  11. Web site: The inside story of how England won the Under-17 World Cup. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220609/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-u17-world-cup-win-squad-hudson-odoi-sancho-foden-brewster-inside-story-fa-spain-india-a9206626.html . 9 June 2022 . subscription . live. 18 November 2019. The Independent.
  12. Web site: Swans transfer news as winger pursuit hits problem and Forest threat disappears. Tom. Coleman. 16 May 2022. WalesOnline.
  13. Web site: MONTILIVI VIBRA AMB L'EXHIBICIÓ DE CATALUNYA CONTRA JAMAICA. MONTILIVI VIBRATES WITH THE EXHIBITION OF CATALONIA AGAINST JAMAICA. Catalan. www.fcf.cat. 25 May 2022. 26 May 2022.
  14. Web site: Demarai Gray named to Gold Cup squad. June 19, 2023. Daniel. Wheeler. The Gleaner.