This article will tell you about the career highlights of Curtis Jones
Curtis Julian Jones is an English professional footballer born on January 30, 2001. He plays as as a midfielder for Liverpool. He was born in Liverpool’s city center to a Nigerian father and a British mother. When he was nine years old, he joined the Liverpool team.
Career Overview
Curtis Jones Club Career
Jones made his U23 debut in January of 2018. On February 1, 2018, he signed his first professional contract. On April 7, 2018, he was a member of Liverpool’s squad for their Premier League match against Everton.
However, he did not play in that league. Jones, on the other hand, was a key figure in Liverpool’s pre-season games leading up to the 2018-19 season.
Manager Jürgen Klopp admired his ability to move and dribble. Jones made his debut appearance for the first team on January 7, 2019, against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup third round.
Jones was a member of the Liverpool team that defeated Everton 1-0 in the FA Cup on January 5, 2020 at Anfield. The majority of the team was made up of teenagers and backups.
Jones’ 20-yard curling shot was the game-winner. It was his team’s pioneer goal. He was the youngest player to score in a Merseyside derby since Liverpool’s Robbie Fowler in 1994. He was 18 years old and 340 days old at the time.
Curtis Jones came off the bench against Chelsea on July 22 for his fifth Premier League appearance of the 2019-20 season. This means he was eligible for a PL winner’s medal.
On July 30, Jones was named the 2019-20 Premier League 2 Player of the Season. He was up against Liam Cullen, Billy Gilmour, Jahmal Hector-Ingram, Nathan Holland, and Rayhaan Tulloch for the honor.
On December 1, 2020, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 1-0 win over Ajax. This confirmed Liverpool’s advancement to the next round of the competition. Jones scored his first league goal of the season on February 28, 2021, in a 2-0 win over Sheffield United.
Curtis Jones International Career
Jones was called up to the England U21 team for the first time on October 2, 2020. On October 7, 2020, he played in his first game, a 3–3 draw with Andorra. Then, on November 13, 2020, he scored his first goal for the U21s in a 3–1 win over Andorra U21 at Molineux Stadium.
And on July 8, 2023, he scored the winning goal against Spain U21 in the final of the U21 UEFA Euro.
