History of Jordan Henderson in Timeline
Jordan Henderson is an English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder and captain for Ajax and a member of the England national team. He is known for his leadership qualities on and off the pitch, his versatility in various midfield roles, and his strong physical presence during games. Henderson is an influential figure in both club and international football.
3 hours ago : Henderson linked with Gerrard reunion at Rangers amidst managerial speculation.
Jordan Henderson is rumored to reunite with Steven Gerrard, potentially as a coach, amid speculation about Gerrard's return to Rangers as manager. Other candidates are also being considered.
June 1990: Jordan Brian Henderson Born
In June 1990, Jordan Brian Henderson was born in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. He later joined the youth system of his hometown club, Sunderland, at the age of eight.
July 2008: Signed Professional Contract with Sunderland
In July 2008, Jordan Henderson signed a professional contract with Sunderland.
November 2008: First-Team Debut
In November 2008, Jordan Henderson made his first-team debut for Sunderland a decade after joining their academy at the age of eight.
January 2009: Loan to Coventry City
In January 2009, Jordan Henderson joined Championship club Coventry City on a one-month loan.
February 2009: First Senior Goal
On 28 February 2009, Jordan Henderson scored the first senior goal of his career for Coventry City against Norwich City.
April 2009: Returned to Sunderland
In April 2009, Jordan Henderson returned to Sunderland after suffering a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his foot while on loan at Coventry City.
December 2009: First Premier League Goal
On 19 December 2009, Jordan Henderson scored his first Premier League goal for Sunderland against Manchester City.
2009: Debut for England Under-19s
In 2009, Henderson debuted for the under-19s against the Czech Republic before joining the under-21 squad. He also scored his first goal for England in the European U21 Championship play-offs against Romania.
2009: Loan to Coventry City
In 2009, Jordan Henderson spent six months on loan at Coventry City before returning to Sunderland.
2009: Sunderland Young Player of the Year
In 2009, Jordan Henderson was awarded Sunderland Young Player of the Year for the 2009–10 season.
April 2010: New Five-Year Contract with Sunderland
On 23 April 2010, Jordan Henderson signed a new five-year contract with Sunderland, keeping him with the club until 2015.
2010: Continued career at Sunderland
In 2010, Jordan Henderson made 39 appearances for Sunderland during the 2010-11 season.
August 2011: Liverpool Debut
In August 2011, Jordan Henderson made his debut for Liverpool in a 1–1 draw against his former club Sunderland.
September 2011: Captained England U21s, scored against Azerbaijan
In September 2011, Henderson captained the England U21 team in a 6–0 win over Azerbaijan U21, also scoring a goal in the Euro 2013 qualifier.
August 2012: Rejected Transfer to Fulham
In August 2012, Jordan Henderson rejected a potential transfer to Fulham after being told he could be signed by the club.
February 2013: Named England U21 Player of the Year
In February 2013, Henderson was named the England U21 Player of the Year in the inaugural year of the award.
September 2013: 100th Appearance for Liverpool
On 29 September 2013, Jordan Henderson made his 100th appearance for Liverpool in a match against Sunderland.
April 2014: First Career Red Card
On 13 April 2014, Jordan Henderson received his first career red card for a tackle on Samir Nasri in a match against Manchester City, resulting in a three-match ban.
2014: Attended League Cup Final and Featured on FIFA 16 Cover
In 2014, Henderson attended the League Cup final with Sunderland fans and was announced to be featured alongside Lionel Messi on the UK cover of FIFA 16.
November 2015: Return to First-Team Football
On 29 November 2015, Jordan Henderson returned to first-team football against Swansea City following a heel injury and broken bone in his right foot.
December 2015: Scored After Injury Return
On 13 December 2015, Jordan Henderson scored in his first start since returning from injury, in a 2–2 draw with West Bromwich Albion.
2015: End of Contract
In 2015, Jordan Henderson's five year contract with Sunderland ended.
2016: Chelsea Goal
In 2016, Jordan Henderson scored a 25-yard shot in a 2-1 win against Chelsea.
August 2017: Liverpool Champions League Captain
On 15 August 2017, Jordan Henderson captained Liverpool for the first time in the UEFA Champions League against 1899 Hoffenheim.
September 2017: Goal Against Leicester City
On 23 September 2017, Jordan Henderson scored his only goal of the season, a winner against Leicester City in a 3–2 win.
2018: Liverpool Finished Second
In 2018, Liverpool finished the 2018-19 season with one of the highest points totals in English top-flight history, but finished in 2nd place behind Manchester City.
2018: Moved back to original position at Liverpool
In 2018, with the arrival of Fabinho at Liverpool, Henderson moved back to his original "number 8" position as a central midfielder.
December 2019: FIFA Club World Cup Title
On 21 December 2019, Jordan Henderson led Liverpool to their first FIFA Club World Cup title after beating Flamengo 1–0 in the final.
2019: Praised as essential player
In 2019, Henderson drew praise from pundits for his development as a player, with Jorge Jesus calling him the "best midfielder in the world in his position" after the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
2019: Father's recovery and attendance at Champions League final
In 2019, Henderson's father, Brian, who had survived oral cancer, was able to attend the Champions League final in Madrid.
2019: UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup Wins
In 2019, Jordan Henderson, as captain, led Liverpool to win the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
2019: Liverpool's Success
In 2019, Liverpool's good form continued, setting up their first league title in 30 years in 2020.
December 2020: Response to fan on Twitter
In December 2020, Henderson responded on Twitter to a fan about the club's support during his teenage years and early adulthood regarding his sexual orientation, affirming Liverpool's inclusivity, which garnered positive reactions.
2020: Premier League Title and FWA Footballer of the Year
In 2020, Jordan Henderson led Liverpool to the Premier League title and was named FWA Footballer of the Year for his performances.
October 2022: Autobiography Release
In October 2022, Jordan Henderson's autobiography, "Jordan Henderson: The Autobiography", was released.
2022: Scored first World Cup goal
In 2022, Henderson scored his first World Cup goal in the round of 16 match against Senegal.
July 2023: Criticism over move to Saudi Arabia
In July 2023, Henderson faced criticism for moving to Saudi Arabia due to his prior support for the LGBTQ+ community. Al-Ettifaq desaturated Henderson's rainbow armband in their video, leading to further criticism and Henderson addressing the concerns of the LGBTQ+ community.
January 2024: Left Al-Ettifaq
In January 2024, Jordan Henderson left Al-Ettifaq after his contract was mutually terminated.
January 2024: Signed for Ajax
On 18 January 2024, Jordan Henderson signed for Eredivisie club Ajax on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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