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Jonathan Bland

Jonathan Bland
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Patrick Richard Bland[1]
Date of birth (2005-10-24) 24 October 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Shrewsbury, England[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Barnsley
Number 30[3]
Youth career
2012–2022 West Bromwich Albion[2]
2022–2024 Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Barnsley 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:33, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

Jonathan Patrick Richard Bland (born 24 October 2005)[4] is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One side Barnsley.

Early life

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Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire Jonathan Bland qualifies for Wales through his paternal grandparents [5] who hail from Pembrokeshire.

He was educated at Belvidere School, Shrewsbury,[2] and as well as football he played cricket for Shrewsbury Cricket Club[2] and represented Shropshire at cricket up to u14.

Career

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After spending nearly 10 years at West Bromwich Albion,[2] Bland joined Barnsley's academy in January 2022.[6]

In his first full season at the club, he was named Academy Player of the Season[6] and made his international debut for the Wales U19s against Sweden.[7]

He made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy against Manchester City EDS at Oakwell on 26 September 2023, coming on as a 68th minute substitute.[8]

He made his first senior start in the same competition the following season, against Manchester United U21s at Oakwell on 20 August 2024.[9]

Bland signed a Professional contract with Barnsley in January 2024.[10]

International career

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He has represented Wales at U15,[11] U16[12] & U18[13] levels.

Career statistics

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As of match played 20 August 2024
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
Barnsley 2023–24[14] EFL League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2024–25[15] EFL League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Barnsley". English Football League. p. 45. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Jonathan Bland Signs for Barnsley". Shropshire Star.
  3. ^ "Soccerbase Barnsley".
  4. ^ "Soccerbase Jonathan Bland".
  5. ^ "YOUNG GUNS HOW THEY QUALIFY". Dragon Soccer.
  6. ^ a b "JONATHAN BLAND NAMED ACADEMY PLAYER OF THE SEASON". Barnsley FC.
  7. ^ "JONATHAN BLAND MAKES WALES U19S DEBUT". Barnsley FC.
  8. ^ "Barnsley 3-1 Man City U21". ESPN.
  9. ^ "Barnsley 2-3 Man Utd U21". ESPN.
  10. ^ "JONATHAN BLAND SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT". Barnsley FC.
  11. ^ "U15 Wales 4-0 Malta".
  12. ^ "CYMRU INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL YOUTH".
  13. ^ "U18 Wales 2-2 Sweden".
  14. ^ "Games played by Jonathan Bland in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Games played by Jonathan Bland in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
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