Jordan Spence
English former professional footballer and defender
Jordan James Spence (born 24 May 1990) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. Predominantly a right-back, Spence also operated as a centre-back.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Left Wing
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Drafted by
- Vancouver Canucks (2016, 2nd Round)
- Kraken debut season
- 2021-22 (inaugural)
- Playing style
- Speed
- playmaking
- two-way
- Prior nhl team
- Vancouver Canucks (2017-2021)
Lore & Background
Spence began his career with West Ham United, and spent time on loan at a number of clubs, including Milton Keynes Dons, who he signed for permanently in 2014. He later played two-and-a-half seasons at Ipswich Town, and had a short stint in the Eredivisie with ADO Den Haag. He has represented and captained England at various youth levels.
Reader's Guide
Spence joined West Ham United in 2004. He made his first team debut on 9 May 2010. He had loan spells at Leyton Orient, Scunthorpe United, Bristol City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Milton Keynes Dons. He signed permanently for Milton Keynes Dons in 2014, then played for Ipswich Town from 2017 to 2019, and joined ADO Den Haag in January 2020. He was released in July 2020.
Did You Know?
- Spence captained England at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup and scored a late winner against Brazil.
- He married actress Naomi Scott in June 2014 after four years of dating.
- Spence scored his first career club goal on 26 November 2013 in a 3–1 defeat to Colchester United while on loan at Milton Keynes Dons.
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