Jay Haddow

Jay Maeda Haddow (前田 ハドー慈英, Maeda Haddow Jay, Chinese: 慈英; born 2 April 2004) is a professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Blackburn Rovers. Born in Hong Kong, he is a youth international for Japan.

Jay Haddow
Personal information
Full name Jay Maeda Haddow[1]
Date of birth (2004-04-02) 2 April 2004
Place of birth Hong Kong[2]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Blackburn Rovers
Youth career
2012–2016 Kitchee
2016–2022 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
International career
2022– Japan U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:04, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Haddow started his career with Kitchee in Hong Kong, where he played from the age of eight until twelve.[3] He moved to England and signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2016.[4] Haddow signed a 2 year scholarship term with Blackburn Rovers in July 2020.[5] During his scholarship Haddow made 40 appearances for the U18’s and 12 appearances for the U23’s in all competitions.

On 14 July 2022, it was announced that Haddow had signed a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers.[6] Despite interest from other Premier League and Championship clubs,[7] Haddow signed for Blackburn, signing a 2 year contract up until the summer of 2024.

International career

Born in Hong Kong to a Japanese mother and British father, Haddow is eligible to represent Japan, England and Scotland at international level.[4][8] However, Haddow could represent Hong Kong if he obtains a Hong Kong passport.

In May 2022, Haddow was called up to the Japan national under-19 football team for the first time ahead of the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament.[1] Haddow made his Japan U19's debut against Comoros U21's coming on as a substitute in the 55th Minute.[9]

Personal life

Haddow grew up in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong and was educated at Discovery College as a primary school student.

Haddow then spent 1 year at Island School before moving to the United Kingdom.[10]

References
  1. "U-19 Japan National Team squad - The 48th Maurice Revello Tournament (5/29-6/12＠France)". jfa.jp. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  2. Jay Haddow at WorldFootball.net
  3. "Jay Haddow". rovers.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  4. McNicol, Andrew (23 June 2020). "From Kitchee to Blackburn Rovers – Hong Kong-born footballer Jay Haddow channels inner Michael Carrick after England move". scmp.com. Retrieved 23 May 2022. (subscription required)
  5. "Hong Kong teen footballer Haddow joins Blackburn Rovers". South China Morning Post. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  6. FC, Blackburn Rovers. "Jay pens pro deal!". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  7. James, Alex (23 May 2022). "Rovers ace attracting Premier League transfer interest amid international call". LancsLive. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  8. Crooke, Jaquob (28 May 2021). "International dilemmas Blackburn Rovers players face after Ben Brereton's shock Chile call". lancs.live. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  9. "U-19日本代表、PK戦3人連続失敗でコモロに敗れる…この日もGK木村凌也は好セーブ連発". ゲキサカ (in Japanese). Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  10. "At the Gothia Football Cup students win qualifying games reaching the quarter finals". island.edu.hk. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2022.


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