Seri Jean Leroy Belehouan (born 1 September 2000), known as Jean Belehouan, is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Gateshead.

Jean Belehouan
Personal information
Full name Seri Jean Leroy Belehouan[1]
Date of birth (2000-09-01) 1 September 2000 (age 24)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Gateshead
Number 46
Youth career
2010–2017 Manchester United
2017–2023 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2021FC Halifax Town (loan) 1 (0)
2022Farsley Celtic (loan) 6 (0)
2022Boston United (loan) 14 (1)
2023–2024 Tranmere Rovers 6 (0)
2024– Gateshead 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:25, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Early career

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Belehouan was scouted by the Manchester United Academy whilst playing for a local club in Salford. Initially a midfielder, he converted to a defender following a growth spurt aged fifteen.[3]

Career

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Following seven years with Manchester United, Belehouan joined Sheffield United in 2017. In January 2021, he joined National League club FC Halifax Town on loan until the end of the season.[4] Having signed a first professional contract,[5] he spent time on loan with National League North clubs Farsley Celtic[6] and Boston United[7] across 2022. He was released by Sheffield United at the end of the 2022–23 season.[8]

Following his release, he spent time on trial with League Two club AFC Wimbledon[9] before signing for Tranmere Rovers of the same division in September 2023 on a short-term contract.[10] He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[11]

On 17 August 2024, Belehouan joined National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal with the option to extend.[12]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield United 2020–21 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FC Halifax Town (loan) 2020–21[2] National League 1 0 0 0 1[a] 0 2 0
Farsley Celtic (loan) 2021–22[2] National League North 6 0 0 0 6 0
Boston United (loan) 2022–23[2] National League North 14 1 2 0 0 0 16 1
Tranmere Rovers 2023–24[13] League Two 6 0 0 0 0 0 2[b] 0 8 0
Career total 27 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 32 1
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "SQUAD LIST 2021/22 & U21 REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). EFL. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Jean Belehouan at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ Scargill, Tom (21 January 2021). "FC Halifax Town: "I like to compete, I don't back out" - Belehouan eager to get stuck in at The Shay". Halifax Courier. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. ^ "LEROY-BELEHOUAN SIGNS…". fchalifaxtown.com. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Pro deals for exciting quintet". www.sufc.co.uk. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Femi heads out on loan". www.sufc.co.uk. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Jean loaned". www.sufc.co.uk. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Squad restructure". www.sufc.co.uk. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  9. ^ Goulding, Georgia (27 July 2023). "Released Sheffield United man on trial with League Two side, ex-Blades star wanted by Jose Mourinho". The Star. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Rovers sign Robson, Staburck and Belehouan on short-term contracts". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  11. ^ "2023/24 retained and released list". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  12. ^ @GatesheadFC (17 August 2024). "An away day surprise 🆕🙌 Welcome to Gateshead, Jean! 👊 The defender joins on a one-year deal, with an optional extension available at the club's discretion. #WorClub ⚪️⚫️" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 August 2024 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Games played by Jean Belehouan in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 December 2023.