Jordan Richards (footballer, born 1997)

For the football player born in 1993, see Jordan Richards (footballer, born 1993).

Jordan Richards

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-07-06) 6 July 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth	Nottingham, England
Position(s)	Midfielder, Defender
Team information
Current team	Boston United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2017	Notts County	12	(0)
2015	→ Boston United (loan)	19	(1)
2016	→ Sligo Rovers (loan)	15	(2)
2017–2018	Gainsborough Trinity	33	(0)
2018–2021	King's Lynn Town	56	(2)
2021–2023	Brackley Town	56	(1)
2023–	Boston United	42	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:45, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Jordan Richards (born 6 July 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League side Boston United.

Playing career

Notts County

Richards began his career with Notts County where his father, Pedro, played over 400 games.[1] Richards gained experience out on loan at Boston United and Irish club Sligo Rovers.[2][3] During the 2016–17 season, Richards become increasingly involved with the first team squad with County, making 16 appearances in all competitions by the end of the season.[4]

Gainsborough Trinity

In July 2017, Richards signed for National League North side Gainsborough Trinity, despite receiving offers from football league clubs.

King's Lynn Town

On 3 August 2018, Richards signed for Southern League Premier Central side King's Lynn Town.[5]

Boston United

On 14 June 2023 Richards re-signed for Boston United on a permanent deal.[6]

Personal life

Richards is the son of former Notts County player Pedro Richards.[7] He is also the cousin of Premier League winner Wes Morgan.

Career statistics

As of match played 28 April 2018[8]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Boston (loan)	2015–16	National League North	19	1	0	0	—		0	0	19	1
Sligo (loan)	2016	League of Ireland	15	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	2
Notts County	2016–17	League Two	12	0	2	0	0	0	2[a]	0	16	0
Gainsborough Trinity	2017–18	National League North	33	0	2	0	—		0	0	35	0
Career totals			79	3	4	0	0	0	2	0	85	3

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Boston United

• National League North play-offs: 2024[9]

References

1. "Jordan Richards was keen to follow in his late father's footsteps at Notts County". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
2. "'Phenomenal' Notts County youngster Jordan Richards would be prepared to extend Boston United stay". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 23 October 2016.^[permanent dead link‍]
3. "Rovers sign Richards". Sligo Rovers. Archived from the original on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
4. "Notts County midfielder Jordan Richards says first-team experience is making him a better player". Notts County. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
5. "Richards looking forward to fresh start with Linnets". King's Lynn Town Official Website. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
6. "Richards boosts midfield ranks". Boston United Official Website. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
7. http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/phenomenal-notts-county-youngster-jordan-richards/story-28105100-detail/story.html^[permanent dead link‍]
8. Jordan Richards at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
9. "Match Report: Brackley Town 1–2 Boston United". Boston United FC. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.

External links

• Jordan Richards at Soccerbase
• Jordan Richards at Soccerway