Jordan Pickford
Jordan Pickford is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Everton and the England national team.
Jordan Pickford is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Everton and the England national team. He has been England’s first-choice goalkeeper in major tournaments and has also won individual honours at club level. Born in Washington, England, he came through Sunderland’s system before joining Everton in 2017.
Early life and youth career
Pickford was born in Washington, England, and was known as Jordan Lee Logan before taking his father’s surname. He came through Sunderland’s academy and spent time on loan at several lower-league clubs during his development.
Club career
Pickford established himself in senior football at Sunderland before transferring to Everton in 2017. At Everton, he became first-choice goalkeeper and has made more than 300 Premier League appearances for the club.
International career
Pickford made his senior England debut in 2017 and became the team’s regular goalkeeper. He was England’s starting goalkeeper at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, and he has also featured at later major tournaments.
Playing style and role
Pickford is a left-footed goalkeeper known for his shot-stopping and distribution. His position and repeated selection for club and country identify him as one of England’s leading goalkeepers of his era.
Key facts
- Plays as a goalkeeper for Everton in the Premier League and for England internationally.
- Born in Washington, England, on 7 March 1994.
- Began his career in Sunderland’s system and joined Everton in 2017.
- Has been England’s senior goalkeeper at major tournaments, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020.
- Has made over 300 Premier League appearances for Everton.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_PickfordSupports: Full name, birth date, birth place, club and national team identity.
- England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/jordan-pickfordSupports: Preferred foot, date and place of birth, current club, England debut, senior caps, senior clean sheets.
- Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/111234/jordan-pickford/overviewSupports: Nationality, preferred foot, date of birth, Everton role, appearances, clean sheets, saves.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyk1nwg0wdoSupports: Everton first-choice goalkeeper, Sunderland background, transfer to Everton, appearances and club awards.