Jordan Ball

Jordan Darren Ball (born 12 September 1993 born in Mansfield[1]) is an English footballer who plays as a striker.

Jordan Darren Ball
Personal information
Full name Jordan Darren Ball
Date of birth (1993-09-12) 12 September 1993
Place of birth Mansfield, England
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Ånge IF
Youth career
2008–2012 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Doncaster Rovers 1 (1)
2012 → Belper Town (loan) 10 (8)
2013 F.C. Halifax Town 4 (0)
2013 Rainworth Miners Welfare 9 (3)
2013– Mickleover Sports 3 (2)
2015– Ånge IF
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:46, 20 May 2013 (UTC)

Playing career

Ball joined Doncaster Rovers Centre of Excellence in 2008,[2] after being released by Nottingham Forest for being too small. He was part of the Youth Alliance Cup winning Doncaster team in 2012, scoring two goals in the 4–0 win over Exeter City at Exeter.[3] He was offered a one-year professional contract with Doncaster in April 2012.[2][4] In August, he was loaned out to Belper Town where he scored on his debut against Coalville Town.[5] He returned to Doncaster playing his first senior game for them on 9 October coming on a substitute against Chesterfield in the second round of the Football League Trophy and scored the only goal of the match with his first touch, a header in the 84th minute.[6]

He played in his only Football League game for Doncaster away at Hartlepool United, coming on as sub after 66 minutes, then getting the ball in the net, but disallowed for his foul on the keeper.[7] He was released by Doncaster at the end of their League 1 championship winning season.[8] He was released by Doncaster Rovers at the end of the 2012-13 football season.[8]

in September 2013 Ball signed for F.C. Halifax Town in the Conference Premier. Ball went straight into the squad for the next day's trip to Forest Green Rovers where he came on as a substitute on 61 minutes in a 2–1 loss.

Shortly after signing for F.C Halifax Ball decided to leave the club due to a lack of first team opportunity. He decided to join Adam Murray (whom he first met with whilst pre season training with Mansfield Town) at local side Rainworth Miners Welfare.[9]

In December 2013 Ball joined Mickleover Sports of the Northern Premier League. He made his debut on 14 December 2013 where he came of the bench for the last 30 mins in a 1–1 draw.

On 26 December 2013 Ball was handed his first start against Loughborough Dynamo and scored twice in a 3–2 win.

As of February 2015 Ball has signed for Swedish club Ånge IF.

References
  1. "FootballSquads - FC Halifax Town - 2013/14". footballsquads.co.uk.
  2. "STRIKER BALL SIGNS PRO DEAL". Doncaster Rovers Official site. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. "Ball's brace leads Rovers to cup glory". southyorkshiretimes.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 January 2013.
  4. "Doncaster Rovers | News | Latest from the Keepmoat | Latest from the Keepmoat | FIVE MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH TEAM EARN PRO CONTRACTS!!". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012.
  5. Laughlin, David (18 August 2012). "10-man Belper happy with point". Belper Town FC. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  6. "Doncaster Rovers beat Chesterfield 1–0 with late goal". The Star. 9 October 2012. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  7. "BBC - Hartlepool v Doncaster". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  8. "Rovers release the 2013 Retained Players List". DRFC official site. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  9. "Late goal sends Rainworth MW crashing out of FA Trophy". Mansfield and Ashfield Chad. 8 October 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
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