Nico Jones

Nico Anthony Jones (born 3 February 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for Oxford United as a central defender.

Nico Jones
Personal information
Full name Nico Anthony Jones[1]
Date of birth (2002-02-03) 3 February 2002
Playing position(s) Central defender
Club information
Current team
 Oxford United
Number 46
Youth career
2010–2018 Fulham
2018–2019 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Oxford United 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:09, 13 November 2019 (UTC)

Career

After spending 8 years with Fulham, Jones signed for Oxford United,[2] making three league appearances in April and May 2019.[3] He turned professional in June 2019 after a year with the club.[4]

On 12 November 2019 he became the club's youngest ever captain, at the age of 17, after leading them for an EFL Trophy game against Crawley Town.[5][6][7]

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gollark: Yes, I agree, it must be destroyed as soon as possible.
gollark: Oh, I thought you meant we would only have the moon removed by 2093.
gollark: 2093 is too far away.
gollark: Those who deny it are wilfully ignorant.

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Oxford United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 52. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. "Nico Jones". Oxford United F.C. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  3. "Games played by Nico Jones in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  4. "Oxford United teenager Nico Jones signs first professional contract". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  5. "Nico Jones To Captain Oxford United". Oxford United F.C. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  6. "Oxford United to be led by Nico Jones, 17, at Crawley Town tonight". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  7. "EFL Trophy: 52 goals, four hat-tricks and academy sides impress". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 November 2019.


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