Who Is Jadon Sancho: Biography, Personal Life, Girlfriend, Football Career and Net Worth

Sally Polly June 20, 2021 | 22:18

As a young football player with a bright future, Jadon Sancho has make his name known to public and football fans. So, who is he and what is his achievement? Keep reading this article to know more about him.

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Who is Jadon Sancho - Biography

Jadon Malik Sancho (born 25 March 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the England national team. A highly technical, creative player, he is known for his trickery, pace and use of feints in one-on-one situations. He came runner-up for the 2019 Kopa Trophy and was nominated to the 40-man shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy.

Previously a youth player with Watford and Manchester City, Sancho signed his first senior contract with Dortmund in 2017. In his second season, he established himself as a first-team regular and was named in the 2018–19 Bundesliga Team of the Season. Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Sancho won his first trophy following the DFL-Supercup victory over Bayern Munich.

Sancho was part of the England youth team that won the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and made his debut for the senior team in 2018.

Quick Facts About

Full Name: Jadon Malik Sancho
Jadon Sancho's Nicknames: The Rocket, Assist King
Jadon Sancho's Date of Birth: March 25, 2000
Jadon Sancho's Age: 20 years
Jadon Sancho's Place of Birth: Camberwell, England
Jadon Sancho's Nationality: English
Jadon Sancho's Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Jadon Sancho's Weight: 76 kg
Jadon Sancho's Education: Crampton primary school, Harefield Academy
Jadon Sancho's Playing Position: Midfielder
Jadon Sancho's Current Team: Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho's Jersey Number: 7

Jadon Sancho: Early Life

Born on March 25, 2000 in the Kennington district of South London, Jadon Sancho’s parents are from Trinidad and Tobago. They emigrated to England in order for their son, Jadon to be born in the country. Jadon’s father worked as a security guard.

When he was really young, Jadon was an avid fan of English football club, Chelsea. At a very tender age, Jadon had shown great interest in football that his headteacher at his primary school in London, Crampton primary school, had been convinced that he’ll go on to become a football sensation.

Jadon Sancho: Personal Life

A youngster with a bright future, Jadon Sancho’s personal life is not known to the public.

Jadon Sancho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jadonsancho/

Jadon Sancho Twitter: @Sanchooo10

Jadon Sancho Instagram: @sanchooo10

Jadon Sancho’s girlfriend?

Jadon Sancho is currently single, according to our records.

As of 2021, Jadon Sancho’s is not dating anyone. Jadon is 21 years old. According to CelebsCouples, Jadon Sancho had at least 1 relationship previously. He has not been previously engaged.

Jadon Sancho doesn’t have a girlfriend right now.

Who has Jadon Sancho dated?

Like most celebrities, Jadon Sancho tries to keep his personal and love life private, so check back often as we will continue to update this page with new dating news and rumors.

Jadon Sancho girlfriends: He had at least 1 relationship previously. Jadon Sancho has not been previously engaged. We are currently in process of looking up information on the previous dates and hookups.

Jadon Sancho haircut and hairstyle

He has short, medium short curly dark brown hair

Jadon Sancho Favorites

Favorite foods	Italian food, Fast foods
Favorite Drinks	Orange Juice
Favorite Sports	Football / Soccer
Favorite Team	Chelsea FC
Favorite Footballers	Neymar, David Beckham
Favorite Color	Blue/white
Favorite Flower	White Rose
Favorite Websites	Twitter

Jadon Sancho: Career

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Jadon became involved with his school’s local football team, and when he was back home from school, he developed his football antics by playing with his peers in backstreet alleys and in the street. On a particular day, when Jadon visited his friends who are currently professional footballers, Reiss Nelson and Ian Carlo Poveda. The trio went out to play soccer, when Sayce Holmes-Lewis, a London football coach noticed the trio and was impressed by their skills and thus made the decision to connect the youngsters to pursue a career in football.

At the age of 14, he moved to Manchester City in March 2015 for an initial fee of £66,000 under the EPPP, potentially rising to £500,000 with add ons. Sancho continued to impress in the Manchester City academy and was one of a trio of players that the Manchester City chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said would be fast tracked into the senior set up in May 2017. In July 2017, Sancho was omitted from Manchester City's pre-season tour squad due to a dispute over assurances of playing time in a new contract. It was subsequently reported that Sancho was attempting to engineer a move away from the club and City were alarmed at Sancho's attitude after missing training following a pre-season tour.

Borussia Dortmund (2017–present)

In August 2017, Jadon finalized a contract with Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund paid about £8 million for the youngster and he was included in the first team. In October 2017, he debuted for the club and became the first English player to feature for Borussia Dortmund. He grabbed his first goal for Dortmund in April 2018.

In the summer of 2018, he went on a US tour with Dortmund and played against his former side, Manchester City. Jadon played really well and contributed to his side’s 1-0 win over City. He went on to sign a deal with Dortmund which will see him stay at the club until 2022. In October 2018, he grabbed his first Bundesliga Player of the Month honour, after he scored twice in a Bundesliga match, which made him the youngest Dortmund player to do so and the first player born in the 2000s to achieve the feat. He also became the first player born in the 2000s to score in the UEFA Champions League.

Jadon continued in amazing form, which earned him the title “Assist King” in the Bundesliga. At the conclusion of the 2018/19 season, he was part of the Bundesliga Team of the Season. He went on to win the DFL-Supercup with Dortmund. He also signed a new deal with Dortmund in the 2019/20 season.

Jadon Sancho National Team Career

Jadon Sancho has played for various England youth teams. He won the Player of the Tournament at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He participated in the group stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017. He was promoted to the Senior team in October 2018, when he participated in the UEFA Nations League match against Croatia. In March 2019, he played for England in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match against the Czech Republic.

Jadon Sancho Net Worth, Endorsements & Salary

Though there’s no fixed estimate as to Jadon Sancho’s net worth, the youngster who was bought for €8 million by Borussia Dortmund is currently worth as much as €222 million in market value. He is reportedly earning a salary of $11,374 per annum.

Style of play

Sancho can function as a second striker or wide midfielder typically in a Borussia Dortmund 4–2–3–1 formation on either wing of attack. Dortmund's 'young player project' has helped Sancho function in the focal point of attack alongside a core of talented young stars like Erling Haaland, Gio Reyna and Jude Bellingham.

Regarded as a highly technical, creative player, Sancho is known for his trickery, pace and use of feints in one-on-one situations and has been described as one of the world's best young players.