Jordan Davies (footballer)

Jordan Andrew Davies (IPA: [Davis]; born 18 August 1998) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wrexham. Born in Wrexham, Davies joined the local team's academy. He joined Cymru Premier side Bangor on a short-term loan the day after his 18th birthday. Following an unsuccessful stint at Brighton, he re-signed for Wrexham in 2020.

For other people named Jordan Davies, see Jordan Davies (disambiguation).

Jordan Davies
Personal information
Full name Jordan Andrew Davies[1]
Date of birth (1998-08-18) 18 August 1998
Place of birth Coedpoeth, Wales
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Wrexham
Number 7
Youth career
2009–2016 Wrexham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Wrexham 0 (0)
2016 → Bangor City (loan) 14 (1)
2017–2020 Brighton & Hove Albion 0 (0)
2020– Wrexham 104 (26)
International career‡
2015 Wales U17 1 (0)
2016 Wales U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 April 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:58, 3 June 2022 (UTC)

Davies has represented Wales U17 in a one-off appearance in 2015 and Wales U19 in a duel against the Czech Republic U19 in 2016.

Club career

Bangor (loan)

Following impressive displays within the Wrexham academy, Davies joined Cymru Premier side Bangor on a short-term loan the day after his 18th birthday.[2] Davies made 14 appearances in four months at Bangor with his performances leading to comparisons with Gareth Bale by former Wales international Andy Legg.[3] Following the conclusion the loan, Bangor made an offer to sign Davies on a permanent basis. However, this offer was rejected by Wrexham.[4]

Brighton & Hove Albion

Championship leaders Brighton & Hove Albion signed him to a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee shortly after his return to Wrexham.[5] Davies was selected and scored his first professional goal in the EFL Trophy victory over Peterborough United in October 2018.[6] On 10 June 2020, Davies was released by the club.[7]

Wrexham

Following his release by Brighton at the conclusion of the 2019–2020 Premier League season, Davies re-signed with Wrexham on a two-year contract.[8] In his first season back at the Racecourse, Davies played a central role as Wrexham narrowly missed out on the National League playoffs on the final day of the season. This season included Davies scoring the first hattrick of his professional career in the April win over Halifax Town.[9]

On 1 January 2022, Davies signed a three-and-a-half-year extension with Wrexham.[10]

Honours

Brighton & Hove Albion

Wrexham

Individual

References
  1. "EFL Released and Retained List" (PDF). EFL. 20 May 2017.
  2. "Bangor City draft in Wrexham's Jordan Davies". North Wales Live. 19 August 2016.
  3. "Andy Legg on Wrexham AFC youngster Jordan Davies". North Wales Live. 23 December 2016.
  4. "Wrexham AFC turn down Bangor City bid for Jordan Davies". The Leader. 20 December 2016.
  5. "Brighton and Hove Albion sign Wrexham prospect Jordan Davies". The Argus. 9 January 2016.
  6. "Peterborough United vs Brighton and Hove Albion U21". The Posh. 9 October 2018.
  7. "Jordan Davies released by Brighton". The Leader. 10 June 2020.
  8. "Davies rejoins Wrexham after Brighton exit". BBC Sport. 25 August 2020.
  9. "Halifax 0-4 Wrexham: Jordan Davies hat-trick takes Dragons back into play-offs". BBC Sport. 13 April 2021.
  10. "Jordan Davies: Midfielder signs Wrexham extension". BBC Sport. 1 January 2022.
  11. "Brighton earn PL2 promotion in play-off". Premier League. 13 May 2018.
  12. "Mullin the hero as Wrexham win to earn promotion". BBC Sport. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  13. "Bromley beat Wrexham to win FA Trophy". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  14. "Jordan Davies Biography".
  15. "Jordan Davies Biography".
  16. "Vanarama National League Team Of The Season Announced". The National League. 5 June 2022.
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