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 Malik Sancho is an English professional footballer. Primarily a winger, he currently plays for Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United. Known for his dribbling skills and attacking prowess, Sancho has also played for Borussia Dortmund, where he achieved significant success and recognition as one of Europe's top young talents. His career has involved representing England at the international level.

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November 2017: Called up to England U19 squad

In November 2017, Jadon Sancho was called up to the England U19 squad for the first time for the 2018 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification matches. He started in the 6–0 victory against the Faroe Islands.

March 2018: Scored a goal against Hungary U19

On March 21, 2018, Sancho, as a substitute for Ben Brereton, scored the last goal in England U19's 4–1 win over Hungary in the first match of the elite round.

October 2018: Called up to England senior squad

In October 2018, after a strong start to the 2018–19 season, Sancho received his first call-up to the England senior squad for UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. He debuted as a substitute against Croatia on October 12, in a 0–0 draw.

2018: Named Bundesliga Player of the Month

In October 2018, Jadon Sancho was named Bundesliga Player of the Month after registering three goals and an assist in three league games. Also in October 2018, he became the first player born in the 2000s to score twice in a single Bundesliga match and the youngest ever by a Dortmund player. On October 24, 2018, he also became the first player born in the 2000s to score in the UEFA Champions League for Dortmund against Atlético Madrid.

March 2019: First competitive match for England

On March 22, 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.

2019: Won DFL-Supercup

In 2019, Jadon Sancho won the DFL-Supercup with Borussia Dortmund.

2019: Scored in DFL-Supercup victory over Bayern Munich

In August 2019, Jadon Sancho provided an assist and scored in a 2–0 DFL-Supercup victory over Bayern Munich. Later that month, he agreed a new contract with Dortmund.

2020: Sancho described as highly technical player

In 2020, reports described Sancho as a quick, highly technical, and creative player, with excellent dribbling skills and ball control, known for his ability to get past opponents and create chances. During his Dortmund days, he was considered one of the world's best young players.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying Match

In September 2020, during the international break, Sancho scored his first goals for the senior team, a brace, in a 5–3 home victory over Kosovo in a Euro 2020 qualifier on September 10.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Final Appearance

On July 11, 2021, Sancho was subbed on in the 120th minute of the UEFA Euro 2020 final against Italy. He missed his penalty in the shoot-out, and was then racially abused on social media.

July 2021: UEFA Euro 2020 Final Appearance

On July 11, 2021, Sancho was subbed on in the 120th minute of the UEFA Euro 2020 final against Italy. He missed his penalty in the shoot-out, and was then racially abused on social media.

2022: Not included in England's 2022 FIFA World Cup squad

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

2024: Joined Chelsea on loan

In August 2024, Jadon Sancho came on as a substitute in the 2024 FA Community Shield against Manchester City, later missing a penalty. On August 31, 2024, Sancho signed for Chelsea on loan for the 2024–25 season.

2024: Returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan

On January 11, 2024, Jadon Sancho returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season. On January 13, 2024, Sancho featured in his first match since rejoining Dortmund, assisting a goal from Marco Reus. On March 9, 2024, Sancho scored against Werder Bremen. Four days later, he scored against PSV. On April 28, 2024, Sancho overtook Tony Woodcock to become the highest-scoring Englishman in the Bundesliga. On May 1, 2024, he completed 12 dribbles against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final.