Jordan Henderson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jordan Henderson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Sunderland Young Player of the Year

In 2009, Jordan Henderson was awarded Sunderland Young Player of the Year for the 2009–10 season.

January 2011: Listed as Young Player to Watch

On 13 January 2011, Jordan Henderson was listed on the official FIFA website as one of 13 young players to watch in 2011.

February 2012: League Cup Final Victory

On 26 February 2012, Jordan Henderson started in Liverpool's League Cup final victory over Cardiff City.

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.

June 2019: Champions League Victory

On 1 June 2019, Jordan Henderson captained Liverpool to a 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the 2019 Champions League final in Madrid, becoming the fifth Liverpool captain to lift the trophy.

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.

June 2020: Premier League Title and FWA Footballer of the Year Award

On 25 June 2020, Jordan Henderson led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years and was named the FWA Footballer of the Year.

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.

2020: Named England Player of the Year

In 2020, after helping his nation finish third at the inaugural UEFA Nations League and qualify for UEFA Euro 2020, Henderson was named England Player of the Year.

2021: Appointed MBE

In 2021, Henderson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Football and to Charity during the Covid-19 Pandemic.