Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jadon Sancho

Discover the career path of Jadon Sancho, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jadon Sancho is a professional English footballer. Primarily a winger, he is currently on loan at Chelsea from Manchester United. Known for his skill and attacking abilities, Sancho has also represented the English national team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 2015: Moved to Manchester City

In March 2015, at the age of 14, Jadon Sancho moved to Manchester City for an initial fee of £66,000.

May 2017: Fast Tracked into Senior Set Up

In May 2017, Jadon Sancho was one of a trio of players that the Manchester City chairman said would be fast tracked into the senior set up.

August 2017: Signed for Borussia Dortmund

On 31 August 2017, Jadon Sancho signed for German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £8 million.

September 2017: Named in England U-17 World Cup Squad

In September 2017, Jadon Sancho was named in England's squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

October 2017: Scored Twice in U17 World Cup

On 8 October 2017, Jadon Sancho scored twice in England U17's first match, against Chile, during the U17 World Cup.

November 2017: Called Up to England U19 Squad

On 2 November 2017, Jadon Sancho was called up to the England U19 squad for the first time.

2017: Signed with Borussia Dortmund

In 2017, Jadon Sancho signed his first senior contract with Borussia Dortmund after being a youth player with Watford and Manchester City.

January 2018: First League Start for Dortmund

On 14 January 2018, Jadon Sancho made his first league start for Borussia Dortmund in a goalless draw with VfL Wolfsburg.

March 2018: Scored in Elite Round Match

Coming on as a substitute, Sancho scored the last of the goals in England's 4–1 win over Hungary in the first match of the elite round on 21 March 2018.

October 2018: Called up to England senior squad

In October 2018, following an impressive start to the 2018-19 season, Sancho received his first call-up to the England senior squad in preparation for UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain.

2018: Debut for England Senior Team

In 2018, Jadon Sancho made his debut for the senior England team.

March 2019: First competitive match for England

In March 2019, Sancho started his first competitive match for England in a 5–0 win over the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium for a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match.

May 2020: Scored Hat-Trick and Showed Support for George Floyd

On 31 May 2020, Jadon Sancho scored his first career hat-trick in a 6–1 win over SC Paderborn and revealed a "Justice for George Floyd" shirt.

2020: Appeared at UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Jadon Sancho appeared at UEFA Euro 2020 for England.

2020: Euro 2020 qualifier

In September 2020, during the internationals, Sancho scored his debut goals for the senior team, a brace, in a 5–3 home victory over Kosovo in a Euro 2020 qualifier.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 final

On July 11, 2021, during the UEFA Euro 2020 final against Italy, Sancho was brought on as a substitute and later missed a penalty in the shoot-out. Following the loss, Sancho was subjected to racially abusive messages on social media.

May 2021: Scored Twice in DFB-Pokal Final

On 13 May 2021, Jadon Sancho scored two goals in a 4–1 win over RB Leipzig in the 2021 DFB-Pokal final.

July 2021: Transfer to Manchester United Completed

On 23 July 2021, Jadon Sancho's transfer to Manchester United was completed for a reported fee of £73 million.

July 2021: UEFA Euro 2020 final

2021: Signed for Manchester United

In 2021, Jadon Sancho returned to England to sign for Manchester United.

August 2022: First Goal of the Season

On 22 August 2022, Sancho scored his first goal of the 2022–23 season in a 2–1 victory over Liverpool.

October 2022: Played First Match Since October 2022

On 1 February 2023, Sancho played his first match since October 2022, in the EFL Cup semi-final second leg match against Nottingham Forest.

2022: Omission from England's 2022 FIFA World Cup squad

In 2022, Sancho was not included in England's squad for the FIFA World Cup.

February 2023: Scored Equalizing Goal Against Leeds United

In February 2023, Sancho came off the bench to score the equalising goal in a 2–2 draw at home to Leeds United.

January 2024: Returned to Borussia Dortmund on Loan

On 11 January 2024, Sancho returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.

August 2024: FA Community Shield Appearance

On 10 August 2024, Jadon Sancho came on as a substitute in the 2024 FA Community Shield against Manchester City, later missing a penalty in the shoot-out.

August 2024: Signed for Chelsea on Loan

On 31 August 2024, Jadon Sancho signed for Chelsea on loan for the 2024–25 season, with an obligation to buy.

2024: Reached UEFA Champions League Final

In 2024, Jadon Sancho returned to Dortmund on loan, reaching the UEFA Champions League final.

2024: Omission from England's UEFA Euro 2024 squad

In 2024, Sancho was not included in England's squad for the UEFA Euro.

May 2025: Scored in Conference League Semi-Final

On 1 May 2025, Jadon Sancho scored the opening goal in the first leg of the Conference League semi-final, helping Chelsea to a 4–1 win over Djurgården.