Freddy Jeffreys

English footballer

Freddy Jeffreys
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-08-25) 25 August 2005 (age 18)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Bradford City
Number 38
Youth career
Colton Juniors
2012–2013 Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Bradford City 0 (0)
2024 → Elgin City (loan) 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:52, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Freddy Jeffreys (born 25 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a midfielder.[1]

Career

Jeffreys began his career with Colton Juniors, before being scouted by Bradford City at the age of 7.[2] He agreed a two-year scholarship in May 2021,[3] and was linked with a transfer to Premier League clubs Fulham and Southampton in June 2022.[4][5][6] He turned professional with Bradford City in the summer of 2023, alongside Noah Wadsworth and Sam Bentley.[7][8]

He was called up to the Bradford City first team squad for the first time on 10 October 2023,[9] making his senior debut as a substitute in the EFL Trophy.[10] After making a second EFL Trophy appearances, he moved on loan to Scottish club Elgin City in February 2024.[11][12][13] He scored his first senior goal for the club, before later suffering a hamstring injury.[14]

Career statistics

As of match played on 23 March 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bradford City 2023–24[15] EFL League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Elgin City (loan) 2023–24[15] Scottish League Two 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Career total 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 1
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy.

References

  1. ^ "England – F. Jeffreys – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "From Cruyff step-overs for Colton under-eights to playing for Bantams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 October 2023.
  3. ^ "City sign 10 new academy talents in massive coup". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 22 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Southampton and Fulham reportedly after teenage City midfielder". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 June 2022.
  5. ^ Ray, James (14 June 2022). "Bradford City talent Freddy Jeffreys wanted by Fulham, Southampton".
  6. ^ Coley, Tom (14 June 2022). "Southampton to rival Fulham for Bradford youngster Freddy Jeffreys". Hampshire Live.
  7. ^ "Bradford City offer pro chance to four young hopefuls". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Teenage Bradford City trio sign professional contracts with League Two club for the 2023-24 EFL season".
  9. ^ "TEAM NEWS: GRIMSBY v CITY". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  10. ^ "Live Commentary – Grimsby vs Bradford | 10.10.2023". Sky Sports.
  11. ^ "Bantams starlet Jeffreys makes loan move north of border". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Elgin City loan for Bradford teenager who caught the eye of Premier League clubs". Northern Scot. 2 February 2024.
  13. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-record/20240323/282604562840869
  14. ^ "WATCH: Interview with Bradford City teenager on loan at Elgin City". Northern Scot. 23 March 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Games played by Freddy Jeffreys in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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