Laura Jackson (footballer)

Laura Elaine Jackson (born January 17, 1991) is an English-born Jamaican footballer and coach[3] who plays as a midfielder for the Jamaica women's national team.[4]

Laura Jackson
Personal information
Full name Laura Elaine Jackson
Date of birth (1991-01-17) January 17, 1991
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Central midfielder, centre-back[2]
Youth career
2004–2005 Arsenal
2005–2007 Leyton Orient
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Syracuse Orange 19+ (0+)
2011–2012 Iona Gaels 34 (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Watford
National team‡
2019– Jamaica 3 (0)
Teams managed
2019 KU Jayhawks (assistant)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 June 2020

Club career

Jackson is a product of Arsenal WFC and Leyton Orient FC. She made her debut for Watford FC in 2007.[2]

College career

Jackson attended Syracuse University and Iona College, both in the United States.

International career

Jackson made her debut in a 1–0 friendly win against Chile on 28 February 2019.

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References
  1. "Laura Jackson". Iona College Athletics.
  2. "Laura Jackson - Women's Soccer". Syracuse University Athletics.
  3. "Laura Jackson - Women's Soccer Coach". Florida Atlantic University Athletics.
  4. "Jamaica Observer Limited". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2019-04-09.


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