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Revision as of 20:54, 13 August 2024

Jordan Thompson
Thompson with Northern Ireland in 2019
Personal information
Full name Jordan Andrew Thompson[1]
Date of birth (1997-01-03) 3 January 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Stoke City
Number 15
Youth career
2011–2015 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Rangers 2 (0)
2016Airdrieonians (loan) 7 (1)
2016–2017Raith Rovers (loan) 29 (1)
2018Livingston (loan) 11 (0)
2018–2020 Blackpool 56 (4)
2020– Stoke City 134 (3)
International career
2013 Northern Ireland U17 3 (1)
2014–2016 Northern Ireland U19 8 (1)
2016–2018 Northern Ireland U21 12 (0)
2018– Northern Ireland 38 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:46, 10 August 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:01, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Jordan Andrew Thompson (born 3 January 1997) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Stoke City and the Northern Ireland national team.

Thompson began his career with Rangers after progressing through the youth teams at Manchester United. He spent time out on loan at Airdrieonians, Raith Rovers and Livingston before he joined EFL League One side Blackpool in June 2018. Thompson spent a year-and-a-half at Bloomfield Road and moved on to Stoke City in January 2020.

Early life

Thompson grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, supporting Rangers.[3]

Club career

Rangers

Thompson started his career at Manchester United, spending four years at the club's academy but was unable to break into the first team and was released in the summer of 2015.[4] He then joined Rangers on trial after a meeting with coach Ian Durrant. After impressing then-manager Mark Warburton, Thompson signed a two-year contract.[5] He made his professional debut for Rangers in a 4–0 win against Alloa Athletic on 7 November 2015.[6] On 23 February 2016, Thompson joined Scottish League One side Airdrieonians on a 28-day emergency loan[7] and this loan was later extended to the end of the 2015–16 season.[8] Thompson played seven times for Airdrieonians, scoring once in 3–1 win at Cowdenbeath.[9]

After making his first appearance for Rangers in the 2016–17 season, against East Stirlingshire in the Scottish League Cup on 22 July,[10] Thompson joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on loan, on 5 August 2016 until January 2017.[11] On 11 January 2017 he extended his contract with Rangers until 2018 and his loan at Raith Rovers until the end of the season.[12] Thompson played 32 times for Raith in 2016–17 and was unable to help them avoid relegation after they lost the relegation play-off on penalties to Brechin City.[13]

In January 2018, Thompson signed on loan for Scottish Championship side Livingston until the end of the 2017–18 season.[14] Thompson made 15 appearances for Livi helping them gain promotion to the Scottish Premiership via the play-offs.[15]

Blackpool

Thompson was released by Rangers in June 2018 and he then signed a two-year contract with EFL League One club Blackpool.[16] Thompson played 45 times for Blackpool in 2018–19 as the team finished in 10th position.[17] Thompson and Blackpool began the 2019–20 season in good form, with Thompson scoring a "wonderful" goal in a 2–1 win against Lincoln City.[18][19] In January 2020 Blackpool manager Simon Grayson revealed that Thompson had attracted the attentions of Championship clubs.[20]

Stoke City

Thompson joined EFL Championship club Stoke City on 17 January 2020 for an undisclosed fee.[21][22] Thompson had previously worked with manager Michael O'Neill at International level with Northern Ireland.[23] Thompson made 15 appearances for Stoke in 2019–20, helping the team avoid relegation and finish in 15th place.[24][25] He scored his first goal for Stoke in a 3–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup on 23 December 2020.[26] In the 2020–21 season Thompson, formed a midfield partnership alongside John Obi Mikel, making 40 appearances.[27][28] Thompson struggled with injuries in 2021–22, undergoing knee surgery in December 2021 and damaging ankle ligaments in April 2022.[29][30] In April 2022, Thompson signed a new two-year contract with Stoke keeping him contracted until June 2024.[31] Thompson made 38 appearances in 2022–23 as Stoke finished in 16th position.[32]

Thompson was sent-off for dissent on 1 January 2024 against Ipswich Town.[33] Thompson made 35 appearances in 2023–24, scoring twice both against Birmingham City.[34][35][36] At the end of the season Stoke triggered a one-year contract extension to Thompson's contract.[37]

International career

Thompson has represented Northern Ireland at various age levels. He made his international debut in May 2018.[38] He started for the first time in a friendly against Luxembourg at Windsor Park on 5 September 2019.[39]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 13 August 2024
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
Rangers 2015–16[40] Scottish Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2016–17[41] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2017–18[42] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Airdrieonians (loan) 2015–16[40] Scottish League One 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1
Rangers U20s 2016–17[41] 2[a] 0 2 0
Raith Rovers (loan) 2016–17[41] Scottish Championship 29 1 2 0 0 0 1[b] 0 32 1
Livingston (loan) 2017–18[42] Scottish Championship 11 0 0 0 0 0 4[b] 0 15 0
Blackpool 2018–19[43] EFL League One 38 3 3 0 4 0 0 0 45 3
2019–20[24] EFL League One 18 1 2 0 1 0 1[c] 0 22 1
Total 56 4 5 0 5 0 1 0 67 4
Stoke City 2019–20[24] EFL Championship 15 0 0 0 0 0 15 0
2020–21[28] EFL Championship 34 1 1 0 5 1 40 2
2021–22[44] EFL Championship 18 0 2 0 4 0 24 0
2022–23[45] EFL Championship 34 0 3 0 1 0 38 0
2023–24[34] EFL Championship 32 2 0 0 3 0 35 2
2024–25[46] EFL Championship 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
Total 134 3 6 0 14 1 154 4
Career total 239 9 13 0 20 1 8 0 280 10
  1. ^ Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance in Scottish Championship play-offs
  3. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

International

Source:[47]

National team Year Apps Goals
Northern Ireland 2018 2 0
2019 5 0
2020 5 0
2021 8 0
2022 7 0
2023 8 0
2024 3 0
Total 38 0

Honours

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Blackpool" (PDF). English Football League. p. 6. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Jordan Thompson". Stoke City F.C. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  3. ^ Wright, Angus (15 July 2015). "Jordan Thompson signs with boyhood heroes Rangers". The Scotsman. Edinburgh: Johnston Press.
  4. ^ "Rangers kid Jordan Thompson admits Manchester United pal Marcus Rashford is his inspiration". Daily Record. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Rangers sign former Man Utd youth player". BBC Sport. BBC. 15 July 2015.
  6. ^ Crawford, Kenny (7 November 2015). "Rangers 4–0 Alloa". BBC Sport. BBC.
  7. ^ "Thompson Moves On Loan". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. 23 February 2016.
  8. ^ Jack, Christopher (21 March 2016). "Rangers midfielder Jordan Thompson extends Airdrieonians loan deal until the end of the season". Evening Times. Glasgow: Herald & Times Group.
  9. ^ "Cowdenbeath 1–3 Airdrieonians". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  10. ^ Young, Chick (22 July 2016). "East Stirlingshire 0–3 Rangers". BBC Sport. BBC.
  11. ^ "Thompson Joins Raith". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. 5 August 2016.
  12. ^ "Thompson Pens New Deal". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. 11 January 2017.
  13. ^ "Raith 4–4 Brechin". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  14. ^ "Thompson Joins Livingston". Rangers FC. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Partick Thistle 0–1 Livingston". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  16. ^ "Jordan Thompson: Blackpool sign Northern Ireland midfielder". BBC Sport. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  17. ^ "Season review: End of Blackpool FC's fans' boycott the undeniable success story of 2018/19 campaign". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  18. ^ "Blackpool 2–1 Lincoln". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  19. ^ "Jordan Thompson nutmeg: How Twitter reacted to Northern Ireland player's moment of magic". Belfast Live. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  20. ^ "Simon Grayson issues update on future of Blackpool's Jordan Thompson amid interest from Stoke City". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  21. ^ "Stoke City make first signing of Michael O'Neill era". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  22. ^ "Jordan Thompson: Stoke City sign Blackpool midfielder for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  23. ^ "Stoke City new boy reveals what he likes most about Michael O'Neill". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  24. ^ a b c "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  25. ^ "Nottingham Forest 1–4 Stoke City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  26. ^ "Stoke 1-3 Tottenham". BBC. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  27. ^ "'John likes playing with him' - Stoke City's fine record with midfield pair". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  28. ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  29. ^ "Stoke City rocked by season-ending injury to midfielder". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  30. ^ "Stoke City hit by another injury hammer blow as midfielder out for up to two months". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  31. ^ "Jordan Thompson: Stoke City's Northern Ireland midfielder signs new two-year contract". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  32. ^ "Stoke City end of season player ratings for 32-man squad". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  33. ^ "Stoke City 0-0 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  34. ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  35. ^ Scott, Ged (26 December 2023). "Birmingham City 1-3 Stoke City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  36. ^ "Stoke City 1-2 Birmingham City". BBC Sport. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  37. ^ "Potters issue contracts update". Stoke City. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  38. ^ "Panama 0–0 Northern Ireland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  39. ^ Northern Ireland 1–0 Luxembourg - BBC Sport, 5 September 2019
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  41. ^ a b c "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  42. ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  43. ^ "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  44. ^ "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  45. ^ "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  46. ^ "Games played by Jordan Thompson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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  48. ^ "Extended trial spell for former Manchester United kid as Rangers boss Mark Warburton lets youth keeper go on loan". Daily Record. Glasgow: Trinity Mirror. 6 July 2015.