Career Timeline of Jordan Jones (footballer, born 1994): Major Achievements and Milestones

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Jordan Jones (footballer, born 1994)

How Jordan Jones (footballer, born 1994) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jordan Jones is a professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Carlisle United. He also represents the Northern Ireland national team. Known for his pace and dribbling skills, Jones has had stints at several clubs, including Kilmarnock, Rangers, Sunderland, and Wigan Athletic. He has also spent time on loan at various clubs to gain playing experience. A key player for Northern Ireland, Jones has earned multiple international caps. As of late 2023, he is contributing to Carlisle United.

2012: First Team Appearance for Middlesbrough

In 2012, Jordan Jones made his first appearance for the Middlesbrough first team in an FA Cup match against Hastings United.

February 2015: Loan to Hartlepool United

In February 2015, Jordan Jones was loaned to Hartlepool United.

November 2015: Loan to Cambridge United

In November 2015, Jordan Jones was loaned to Cambridge United.

June 2016: Signed for Kilmarnock

In June 2016, Jordan Jones signed for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock.

September 2017: Called Up to Northern Ireland Squad

In September 2017, Jordan Jones was called up to the senior Northern Ireland squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway.

November 2017: First Senior Cap for Northern Ireland

On November 12, 2017, Jordan Jones won his first senior cap for Northern Ireland in the 2018 World Cup Qualifying play-off second leg against Switzerland.

2017: International Debut for Northern Ireland

In 2017, Jordan Jones made his full international debut for the Northern Ireland national team.

January 2018: Rangers Offer Rejected

In January 2018, Kilmarnock turned down an offer from Rangers to buy Jordan Jones for a reported £350,000 transfer fee.

January 2019: Pre-Contract Agreement with Rangers

In January 2019, Jordan Jones signed a pre-contract agreement to join Rangers at the end of the 2018–19 season. He then tweeted a message expressing his delight at the move, which annoyed Kilmarnock supporters.

June 2019: Aims to Be First-Team Player at Rangers

In June 2019, Jordan Jones expressed his desire to be a first-team player at Rangers.

July 2019: Competitive Debut for Rangers

On July 9, 2019, Jordan Jones made his competitive debut for Rangers in a 4–0 win over St Joseph's of Gibraltar in the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League.

September 2020: First Rangers Goal

On September 27, 2020, Jordan Jones scored his first Rangers goal against Motherwell at Fir Park.

January 2021: Loan to Sunderland

On January 29, 2021, Jordan Jones joined English club Sunderland on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.

February 2021: First Goal for Sunderland

On February 27, 2021, Jordan Jones scored his first goal for Sunderland in a 2–2 draw against Crewe Alexandra.

August 2021: Signed for Wigan Athletic

On August 4, 2021, Wigan Athletic signed Jordan Jones from Rangers on a three-year deal.

January 2022: Loan to St Mirren

On January 31, 2022, Jordan Jones signed for St Mirren on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.

July 2022: Loan to Kilmarnock

In July 2022, Jordan Jones was loaned to Kilmarnock.

January 2023: Recall attempt from loan fails

On January 31, 2023, Wigan tried to recall Jordan Jones from the loan, but did not submit the paperwork before the deadline.

June 2024: Release from Wigan

On June 30, 2024, Jordan Jones was released by Wigan, before being re-signed on a short term deal on 9 August.