Jordan Spence
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Jordan Spence is an English
professional footballer who plays for Bristol City
on loan from West Ham United
. Spence plays predominantly as a right-back, but can also operate as a centre-back.
, in a 1–1 home draw against Manchester City
with Spence making his first start for West Ham on 15 May 2011 in a 3–2 away defeat to Wigan Athletic
, a game which saw West Ham relegated.
second round match at Bradford City
on 29 November 2008 having signed on loan on 25 November. This looked to be his only match for Leyton Orient as he returned to Upton Park on 5 January 2009, but he returned to Orient on 23 January and stayed until the end of the season. His Football League debut came in the 2–1 away defeat to Scunthorpe United
on 24 January 2009.
on a one month's loan on 17 August 2009 making his debut on 18 August in a 2–0 home defeat to Middlesbrough. On 29 August Spence's loan at Scunthorpe was extended until 1 January 2010. At the end of December 2009 his loan ended and he returned to West Ham having played eleven times for Scunthorpe.
, making his debut on 5 March in the 4–1 away victory over Coventry City
. On 30 March, this loan was extended until the end of the 2010–11 season. On 4 May 2011, West Ham manager Avram Grant recalled Spence for him to provide back-up for defenders for the Premier League season run-in. On 3 August 2011, Spence rejoined Bristol City for a season-long loan, with the option for West Ham to recall him from January 2012.
in August 2006 and scoring in his second match. England finished at the top of their 4-team group, but lost the Final to Denmark
in Tórshavn
.
In September 2006 he played for England against Portugal in the FA Friendly International Tournament.
In 2007, he was named in U17s coach John Peacock
's squad for the Elite qualifying round of the Under-17 European Championships
against Serbia
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
and Azerbaijan
.
In 2007, Jordan captained England in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
. This was the first time the country had reached the World Finals, at this age group. It was at this very tournament, where Jordan himself made history. Against Brazil in injury time he scored a late winner, which put England through to the last 16, this was the first time England had beaten Brazil at a FIFA tournament.
On 20 November 2007 Spence captained the England U18 team in a 2–0 victory over Ghana. He made his first appearance for the England U19 team in their 6–0 victory over Romania on 14 October 2007 The England U18 team finished the 2007–08 season unbeaten, under Spence's captaincy, with a 2–0 win over Austria on 16 April 2008.
In the 2008–09 season, Spence continued to be involved with the England under-19 team, helping them to qualify for the UEFA U19 Championships
in the summer of 2009, in which they finished runners up. In March 2011 Spence made his England U21 debut in a 2–1 defeat to Iceland.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays for Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
on loan from West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
. Spence plays predominantly as a right-back, but can also operate as a centre-back.
West Ham United
Spence joined West Ham in 2004. In April 2006 he signed a contract as a full time youth team academy player for season 2006–07 and made his reserve team debut that same month. He has captained the England national team every youth level. On 9 May 2010, Spence made his first team debut for West Ham, coming on the 86th minute for Alessandro DiamantiAlessandro Diamanti
Alessandro Diamanti is an Italian professional football player who is currently playing his club football as a second striker for Bologna F.C. 1909.-Prato:...
, in a 1–1 home draw against Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
with Spence making his first start for West Ham on 15 May 2011 in a 3–2 away defeat to Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
, a game which saw West Ham relegated.
Leyton Orient
Before making his debut for West Ham, he made his professional club debut for Leyton Orient in their FA CupFA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
second round match at Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
on 29 November 2008 having signed on loan on 25 November. This looked to be his only match for Leyton Orient as he returned to Upton Park on 5 January 2009, but he returned to Orient on 23 January and stayed until the end of the season. His Football League debut came in the 2–1 away defeat to Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on 24 January 2009.
Scunthorpe United
Spence signed for Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on a one month's loan on 17 August 2009 making his debut on 18 August in a 2–0 home defeat to Middlesbrough. On 29 August Spence's loan at Scunthorpe was extended until 1 January 2010. At the end of December 2009 his loan ended and he returned to West Ham having played eleven times for Scunthorpe.
Bristol City
On 3 March 2011 Spence signed on a 28 day loan for Championship side Bristol CityBristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
, making his debut on 5 March in the 4–1 away victory over Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
. On 30 March, this loan was extended until the end of the 2010–11 season. On 4 May 2011, West Ham manager Avram Grant recalled Spence for him to provide back-up for defenders for the Premier League season run-in. On 3 August 2011, Spence rejoined Bristol City for a season-long loan, with the option for West Ham to recall him from January 2012.
International career
Spence captained the England U16s to the Victory Shield in November 2005, then led England U17 to the Final of the Nordic Tournament, playing in the Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
in August 2006 and scoring in his second match. England finished at the top of their 4-team group, but lost the Final to Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
in Tórshavn
Tórshavn
Tórshavn is the capital and largest town of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the north west of the town lies the high mountain Húsareyn, and to the southwest, the high Kirkjubøreyn...
.
In September 2006 he played for England against Portugal in the FA Friendly International Tournament.
In 2007, he was named in U17s coach John Peacock
John Peacock (footballer born 1956)
John Peacock is an English football manager and former professional player who currently manages the England under-17 national team.-Playing career:...
's squad for the Elite qualifying round of the Under-17 European Championships
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification
UEFA U-17 Championship 2007 is the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2007. Top two teams from each group and the best third-placed team will enter UEFA U-17 Championship 2007 ....
against Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
and Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
.
In 2007, Jordan captained England in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007 was held in the Korea Republic between 18 August and 9 September 2007. For this event, the number of teams had been expanded from 16 to 24, with the top two of each group and the four best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 16...
. This was the first time the country had reached the World Finals, at this age group. It was at this very tournament, where Jordan himself made history. Against Brazil in injury time he scored a late winner, which put England through to the last 16, this was the first time England had beaten Brazil at a FIFA tournament.
On 20 November 2007 Spence captained the England U18 team in a 2–0 victory over Ghana. He made his first appearance for the England U19 team in their 6–0 victory over Romania on 14 October 2007 The England U18 team finished the 2007–08 season unbeaten, under Spence's captaincy, with a 2–0 win over Austria on 16 April 2008.
In the 2008–09 season, Spence continued to be involved with the England under-19 team, helping them to qualify for the UEFA U19 Championships
2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-Top goalscorers:4 goals Nathan Delfouneso3 goals Henri Lansbury Danijel Aleksić Denys Harmash-External links:*...
in the summer of 2009, in which they finished runners up. In March 2011 Spence made his England U21 debut in a 2–1 defeat to Iceland.