Francis Jno-Baptiste

Francis Jno-Baptiste (born 8 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Forward Madison FC.

Francis Jno-Baptiste
Personal information
Full name Francis Jno-Baptiste
Date of birth (1999-11-08) 8 November 1999
Place of birth Newham, England[1]
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Forward Madison
Number 18
Youth career
2012–2019 Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Östersund 32 (5)
2020 → AFC Eskilstuna (loan) 9 (3)
2022 Chesham United 16 (2)
2022 Brightlingsea Regent 6 (0)
2023– Forward Madison 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:32, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Career

In January 2019, having spent six years at the Crystal Palace academy, Jno-Baptiste joined Allsvenskan side Östersund, signing a three-and-a-half year deal.[2][3] On 23 February 2019, he made his senior debut for Östersund in the Svenska Cupen, playing the final 18 minutes during a 3–2 loss to Karlstad.[4] On 29 June 2019, he made his Allsvenskan debut as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Göteborg.[5] On 12 June 2020, Jno-Baptiste joined Superettan side AFC Eskilstuna on loan.[6] In January 2022, Jno-Baptiste mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Östersund.[7]

On 10 March 2022, Jno-Baptiste returned to England to sign for Southern League Premier Division South side Chesham United.[8] On 1 November 2022, Jno-Baptiste was announced to have signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Brightlingsea Regent having featured in their defeat at the weekend prior.[9]

On 1 February 2023, American club Forward Madison of USL League One announced the signing of Jno-Baptiste for their 2023 season.[10]

References
  1. "Francis Jno-Baptiste". Eurosport. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. "Jno Baptiste to Join Östersunds in January". Crystal Palace F.C. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  3. "Officiellt: Östersunds FK värvar Francis Jno-Baptiste". fotbolltransfers.com (in Swedish). 17 December 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  4. "KARLSTAD VS. ÖSTERSUNDS FK 3 – 2". uk.soccerway.com. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  5. "ÖSTERSUNDS FK VS. IFK GÖTEBORG 0 – 0". uk.soccerway.com. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  6. "ÖFK värvar försvarare från AFC Eskilstuna: "Ung och mycket lovande". fotbollskanalen.se (in Swedish). 12 June 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  7. "Officiellt: Östersunds FK bryter med Jno-Baptiste". fotbolltransfers.com (in Swedish). 28 January 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  8. "Chesham Add to Attacking Options". Southern Football League. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  9. "Brightlingsea Call A Baptiste!". www.isthmian.co.uk. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  10. Warwick, Evan (1 February 2023). "Forward Madison Signs English Attacker Francis Jno-Baptiste". ForwardMadisonFC.com. Forward Madison FC. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
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