Jason Robert Sraha Osei (born 19 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Burton Albion.

Jason Sraha
Personal information
Full name Jason Robert Sraha Osei[1]
Date of birth (2002-11-19) 19 November 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.89 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Burton Albion
Number 20
Youth career
Chelsea
2019–2021 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Barnsley 2 (0)
2022Guiseley (loan) 13 (0)
2023–2024 Shrewsbury Town 17 (1)
2024– Burton Albion 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:03, 19 October 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Sraha is a product of the youth academy of Chelsea, and moved to Arsenal's academy on 8 July 2019.[3] On 29 June 2021, Sraha signed with Barnsley after being released by Arsenal.[4] He joined Guiseley on loan in the National League North in February 2022.[5] He returned to Barnsley, and made his professional debut with them as a starter in a 3–1 EFL Championship loss to Preston North End on 30 April 2022.[6] He was released by Barnsley in summer 2023.[7]

On 14 July 2023, Sraha joined EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on a one-year deal, with an option for a further year.[8][9]

On 14 June 2024, Sraha completed signed for fellow League One club Burton Albion for a undisclosed fee.[10][11]

Personal life

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Born in England, Sraha is of Nigerian and Ghanaian descent.[12]

Career statistics

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As of match played 2 July 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
Barnsley 2021–22[13] Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2022–23[14] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Guiseley (loan) 2021–22[15] National League North 13 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Shrewsbury Town 2023–24[16] League One 17 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 20 1
Burton Albion 2024–25 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 32 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 35 1

References

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  1. ^ "Club List of Registered Players" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Jason Sraha Burton Albion Defender, Profile & Stats". Premier League.
  3. ^ "Official : Arsenal Sign Central Defender From Chelsea :: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  4. ^ Critchlow, Dan (30 June 2021). "Jason Sraha joins Barnsley after release by Arsenal".
  5. ^ "INTERVIEW | JASON SRAHA". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "%competition_name% (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports.
  7. ^ https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/20232/june/retained/
  8. ^ "Jason Sraha: Shrewsbury Town sign former Barnsley defender". BBC Sport. 14 July 2023.
  9. ^ Drury, Jonny (12 September 2023). "Jason Sraha settled at Shrewsbury as he works for big chance". www.shropshirestar.com.
  10. ^ "Jason Sraha leaves Shrewsbury Town for Burton". Shropshire Star. 14 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Jason Sraha: Burton Albion sign Shrewsbury Town defender for undisclosed fee". BBC Sport. 14 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Arsenal release Ghanaian teen defender Jason Sraha | SportsWorldGhana". 5 June 2021.
  13. ^ "Games played by Jason Sraha in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Games played by Jason Sraha in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  15. ^ "G. Nurse: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  16. ^ "Games played by Jason Sraha in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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