Saffron Jordan (born 27 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.[1]
.jpg) Jordan in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 November 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Darwen Ladies FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester United | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Saint Leo University | 33 | (7) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Manchester City | |||
| 2014–2023 | Blackburn Rovers | 251 | (123) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editJordan 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
editJordan 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
editJordan was selected in the Her Football Hub team of the month for October 2021.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Saffron Jordan (Blackburn Rovers) – Player profile | Forza Football". forzafootball.com. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (22 July 2020). "Captain Saffron Jordan remains with Blackburn Rovers Ladies". SheKicks. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers forward Jordan pens new deal". FAWSL Full-Time. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ FC, Blackburn Rovers (12 September 2021). "Report: Rovers Ladies 3–1 Watford". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ FC, Blackburn Rovers (15 September 2022). "Rovers Ladies name new Leadership Group". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "SportMob – Saffron Jordan: 'Football is like a release for us'". SportMob. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "The footballers helping the NHS during a pandemic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ FC, Blackburn Rovers (9 November 2021). "Jordan up for Player of the Month prize". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "🔎 Miss Kick Match Preview: Blackburn Rovers (H)". Bristol City. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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