Jordan Adebayo-Smith Explained

Jordan Adebayo-Smith
Fullname:Adebowale Aderinto Jordan Adebayo-Smith[1]
Birth Date:11 January 2001
Birth Place:California, United States
Height:1.81m
Position:Forward, Winger
Currentclub:Minnesota United
Clubnumber:99
Youthclubs1:EastSoccerBase
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:Lincoln City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Grantham Town (loan)
Caps2:13
Goals2:4
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Boston United (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Caps4:6
Goals4:2
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Sutton United
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–2022
Clubs6:Tampa Bay Rowdies
Caps6:25
Goals6:4
Years7:2022
Clubs7:New York Red Bulls II (loan)
Caps7:33
Goals7:7
Years8:2023
Clubs8:New England Revolution II
Caps8:30
Goals8:12
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Minnesota United
Caps9:11
Goals9:0
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Minnesota United 2
Caps10:7
Goals10:1
Club-Update:July 27, 2024

Adebowale Aderinto Jordan Adebayo-Smith (born January 11, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer side Minnesota United FC. He previously played for Sutton United and Lincoln City and spent time on loan with Grantham Town, Boston United and Gainsborough Trinity.

Born in California, Adebayo-Smith is eligible to represent the United States, Nigeria, and England at international level.[2]

Career

Lincoln City

He attended the EastSoccerBase football organisation in South East London and had trials with Cambridge United and Premier League side Watford, before joining Lincoln City on a two-year scholarship in August 2018 following a successful trial in which he scored against Derby County under-23 in a pre-season friendly.[3] [2] He was reportedly being tracked by Huddersfield Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers after scoring a hat-trick for Lincoln in a FA Youth Cup win over South Shields and scoring again in a third-round defeat at West Bromwich Albion.[4] [5] He made his senior debut for the "Imps" in the EFL Trophy, playing the first 63 minutes of a 2–2 draw at Accrington Stanley on December 4.[6] Later that month he was named in "The 11", a list of 11 young footballers apprentices singled out for commendation by the League Football Education (LFE).[7]

Loans

On February 11, 2019, Adebayo-Smith joined Grantham Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[8] The next day, he made his debut for Grantham Town, scoring twice in a 2–1 win over South Shields F.C.[9] [10] In total, he made 13 appearances for Grantham Town, scoring four times.[11]

In August 2019, Adebayo-Smith joined Boston United on a short-term loan. His lone goal for the club came against his former club Grantham Town in the Lincolnshire Senior Cup semifinals.[12]

Adebayo-Smith joined Northern Premier League club Gainsborough Trinity on January 1, 2020, on loan for the rest of the season.[13] However, his loan was cut short as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which saw the season's competition formally abandoned on March 26 with all results from the season being expunged, and no promotion or relegation taking place to, from, or within the competition.[14] He made a total of 7 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, scoring 3 goals. Adebayo-Smith was not given a squad number in the 2020–21 season.

On October 16, 2020, Adebayo-Smith had his contract with Lincoln terminated by mutual consent.[15]

Sutton United

He joined Sutton United on November 30, 2020.[16] On March 3, 2021, it was announced that Adebayo-Smith had left Sutton United in order to pursue in career in the United States.[17]

Tampa Bay Rowdies

On March 5, 2021, Adebayo-Smith joined USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies for the 2021 season with an option for the 2022 season.[18] Adebayo-Smith made his debut for the Rowdies on May 1, 2021, during a 3–0 victory over Charlotte Independence.[19]

New York Red Bulls II

In February 2022, the Rowdies sent Adebayo-Smith on loan to New York Red Bulls II for the 2022 USL Championship season.[20] Adebayo-Smith scored his first goal for Red Bulls II on March 16, 2022, in a 1–0 victory versus Atlanta United 2.[21]

New England Revolution II

On 8 December 2022, Adebayo-Smith signed for MLS Next Pro club New England Revolution II.[22]

Minnesota United

Adebayo-Smith joined Major League Soccer club Minnesota United on a three-year contract on 15 January 2024.[23]

Style of play

Adebayo-Smith has been described by the All Nigeria Soccer website as a "lightning quick and very skillful striker with an eye for goal".[24]

Statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lincoln City2018–19League Two0000001010
2019–20League One0000000000
2020–210000000000
Total0000001010
Career total0000001010

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers. English Football League . 15 October 2019.
  2. News: Russell . Charlie . Interview: Jordan Adebayo-Smith . December 29, 2018 . www.redimps.co.uk . September 12, 2018 . en-gb.
  3. News: Highly-rated youngster joins Imps youth ranks as Academy grows . December 29, 2018 . The Stacey West . August 24, 2018.
  4. News: Emmanuel . Ifeanyi . Exclusive: Huddersfield Town, Wolves Battling It Out For Lincoln City Precocious Talent Adebayo-Smith :: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal . December 29, 2018 . www.allnigeriasoccer.com . November 30, 2018.
  5. Web site: The 11 - December 2018 (In Depth) . LFE . December 19, 2018 . December 29, 2018 . en.
  6. News: Checkatrade Trophy (Sky Sports) . December 29, 2018 . SkySports . December 29, 2018 . en.
  7. News: Adebayo-Smith named in 'The 11' . December 29, 2018 . www.redimps.co.uk . December 19, 2018 . en-gb.
  8. Web site: 2019-02-11. Grantham bring in three new faces. 2021-05-19. The Non-League Football Paper. en-US.
  9. Web site: 2019-02-13. Rejuvenated Gingerbreads topple title contenders. 2021-05-19. Grantham Journal. en.
  10. Web site: StackPath. 2021-05-19. www.granthamtownfc.com.
  11. Web site: StackPath. 2021-05-19. www.granthamtownfc.com.
  12. Web site: Match Report: Boston United 4-2 Grantham Town. 2021-05-19. www.bostonunited.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Adebayo-Smith Links up with Holy Blues - Gainsborough Trinity Football Club.
  14. Web site: Coronavirus: All football below National League to end . BBC Sport . 26 March 2020 . 26 March 2020.
  15. Web site: Duo depart The Imps. www.weareimps.com. 16 October 2020.
  16. News: Squad addition ahead of Woking trip. 30 November 2020 . . 30 November 2020.
  17. Web site: Squad news - two in, two out . Sutton United FC . 3 March 2021 . 3 March 2021.
  18. Web site: ROWDIES ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF FORWARD JORDAN ADEBAYO-SMITH . Tampa Bay Rowdies . 5 March 2021 . 5 March 2021.
  19. Web site: Positive Debuts for Rowdies Newcomers. rowdiessoccer.com. 3 May 2021. 5 May 2022.
  20. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Add Forward Jordan Adebayo-Smith on Loan from Tampa Bay Rowdies . NewYorkRedBulls.com . 14 February 2022.
  21. Web site: Match Recap: NYRB II Earns First Victory of Season, Defeats Atlanta United 2, 1-0. newyorkredbulls.com. March 17, 2022. March 26, 2022.
  22. Web site: Revolution II Sign Jordan Adebayo-Smith and Nico Campuzano. www.revolutionsoccer.net. 8 December 2022. 9 December 2022.
  23. Web site: Jordan Adebayo-Smith Joins Club on Three-Year Deal . MNUFC.com . . 15 January 2024.
  24. News: Cusick . Aiden . Report: Wolves and Huddersfield exploring ways to sign Lincoln's Jordan Adebayo-Smith in January after bid from Premier League club . December 29, 2018 . Here Is The City . November 30, 2018 . en.