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Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brentford and the England national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jordan Henderson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brentford and the England national team. He is best known for his long spell at Liverpool, where he served as captain and won major domestic and European honours.

Early life and youth career

Jordan Henderson was born in Sunderland and came through the Sunderland Academy from a young age. He progressed to the senior team and made his first-team debut in November 2008.

Club career

Henderson played for Sunderland, Coventry City on loan, Liverpool, Al-Ettifaq, Ajax, and Brentford. His most successful spell was at Liverpool, where he won multiple major trophies and served as captain for several seasons.

International career

Henderson made his England senior debut in November 2010. He became a regular squad member and earned caps at major international tournaments, including World Cups.

Honours and recognition

Henderson’s club honours include the UEFA Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool. He also received an MBE for services to football and charity.

Key facts

  • Started his career with Sunderland, making his first-team debut in 2008.
  • Spent a loan spell at Coventry City in 2009.
  • Joined Liverpool in 2011 and later became club captain in 2015.
  • Won the UEFA Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool.
  • Left Liverpool in 2023 and later played for Al-Ettifaq and Ajax before joining Brentford in 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jordan Henderson?
Jordan Henderson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brentford and England.
Which club is Jordan Henderson best known for?
He is best known for Liverpool, where he played for 12 years and served as captain.
What position does Jordan Henderson play?
He plays as a midfielder.
When did Jordan Henderson make his England debut?
He made his senior England debut on 17 November 2010.
What major trophies did he win with Liverpool?
He won, among others, the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League with Liverpool.
Has Jordan Henderson received any honours?
Yes. He was appointed MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours.

References

  1. England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/jordan-henderson
    Supports: Date of birth, place of birth, position, current club, England debut, senior caps, senior goals, and career notes including clubs played for.
  2. Brentford FC — https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/teams/profile/jordan-henderson
    Supports: Current club, signing date, career summary, Liverpool spell, Ajax spell, and honours/recognition details.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Henderson
    Supports: Youth career, Sunderland debut, Coventry loan, Liverpool transfer, and Liverpool departure timing.
  4. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Henderson
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, Liverpool captaincy, major honours, and Brentford club status.