History of Jadon Sancho in Timeline

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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March 2000: Jadon Sancho Born

In March 2000, Jadon Malik Sancho was born.

March 2000: Born in Camberwell, Greater London

On 25 March 2000, Jadon Malik Sancho was born in Camberwell, Greater London, to a mother of English descent and a father of Jamaican and Guyanese descent.

2008: Messi Dribbling Record

On 1 May 2024, Jadon Sancho completed 12 dribbles against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg, the most from a player at that round since Lionel Messi in 2008.

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.

May 2017: Reached UEFA European Under-17 Championship Final

In May 2017, Jadon Sancho was part of the England under-17 team that reached the final of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and was named player of the tournament for his performances.

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.

2017: Won FIFA U-17 World Cup

In 2017, Jadon Sancho was part of the England youth team that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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: Named Bundesliga Player of the Month

In October 2018, Jadon Sancho was named Bundesliga Player of the Month, registering three goals and an assist in three league games.

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: Named in Bundesliga Team of the Season

Following an impressive league campaign, Sancho was named in the 2018–19 Bundesliga Team of the Season.

2018: Debut for England Senior Team

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

2018: Ronaldinho Influence

In 2018, Jadon Sancho told Sky Sports that Ronaldinho was a big influence, watching him on YouTube.

February 2019: Youngest Player to Score Eight Bundesliga Goals

On 9 February 2019, Jadon Sancho became the youngest-ever player to score eight goals in a single Bundesliga season during a 3–3 draw with TSG Hoffenheim.

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.

August 2019: Won DFL-Supercup

On 3 August 2019, Sancho provided an assist and scored in a 2–0 DFL-Supercup victory over Bayern Munich.

2019: Won DFL-Supercup

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

February 2020: Named Bundesliga Player of the Month

Jadon Sancho's three goals and three assists in five league matches during February 2020 saw him named Bundesliga Player of the Month for the second time in his career.

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: Won DFB-Pokal

In 2020, Jadon Sancho won the DFB-Pokal with Borussia Dortmund, finishing as the tournament's top scorer.

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: Contract at Dortmund Until 2022

Having signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2022, Sancho enjoyed a successful October 2018.

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.

September 2023: Excluded from United Squad

In September 2023, Sancho was not included in United's squad against Arsenal due to his training performances, leading to a public disagreement.

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.