Saffron Jordan | |
Birth Date: | 1993 11, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Manchester, England |
Position: | Forward |
Youthclubs1: | Manchester United |
Collegeyears1: | 2013–2014 |
College1: | Saint Leo University |
Collegecaps1: | 33 |
Collegegoals1: | 7 |
Clubs1: | Manchester City |
Years2: | 2014–2023 |
Clubs2: | Blackburn Rovers |
Caps2: | 251 |
Goals2: | 123 |
Saffron Jordan (born 27 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.[1]
Jordan signed for Blackburn in 2014. In July 2020[2] and June 2021 she signed a one-year contract extension.[3]
Jordan was the Blackburn Rovers captain[4] until September 2022 when she stood down. She was replaced by a "leadership group" of three players. Natasha Fenton, Jade Richards and Helen Seed were elected by players and staff to lead the team for the 2022–2023 season.[5]
Jordan has a dual-career and alongside football, works for the NHS.[6]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Saffron Jordan worked as a member of the critical care ward throughout, whilst continuing a career in football.[7]
Jordan was selected in the Her Football Hub team of the month for October 2021.[8] [9]