Saffron Jordan Explained

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]

Club career

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]

Personal life

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]

Awards

Jordan was selected in the Her Football Hub team of the month for October 2021.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saffron Jordan (Blackburn Rovers) – Player profile Forza Football. 11 November 2021. forzafootball.com. en-GB.
  2. Web site: Frith. Wilf. 22 July 2020. Captain Saffron Jordan remains with Blackburn Rovers Ladies. 11 November 2021. SheKicks. en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2022-07-01 . Blackburn Rovers forward Jordan pens new deal . 2023-04-17 . FAWSL Full-Time . en-GB.
  4. Web site: FC. Blackburn Rovers. Report: Rovers Ladies 3–1 Watford. 11 November 2021. Blackburn Rovers FC. 12 September 2021 .
  5. Web site: FC . Blackburn Rovers . Rovers Ladies name new Leadership Group . 2023-04-17 . Blackburn Rovers FC. 15 September 2022 .
  6. Web site: SportMob – Saffron Jordan: 'Football is like a release for us'. 11 November 2021. SportMob. en.
  7. News: The footballers helping the NHS during a pandemic . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2022-04-11.
  8. Web site: FC. Blackburn Rovers. Jordan up for Player of the Month prize. 11 November 2021. Blackburn Rovers FC. 9 November 2021 .
  9. Web site: Miss Kick Match Preview: Blackburn Rovers (H). 17 November 2021. Bristol City. 10 November 2021 . en.