Here is all you need to know about Ricky-Jade Jones including his age, height, salary, bio and more about the Emglish football player
Ricky-Jade Jones, a winger for Peterborough, is being pursued by Newcastle at the top of the Premier League chasers, a report in The Sun says.
After defeating Shrewsbury 2-1 behind goals from Ricky-Jade Jones and Hector Kyprianou, Peterborough put further pressure on Portsmouth, the leaders of Sky Bet League One, as they drew closer to the summit by five points.
Peterborough is getting closer to winning trophies and maintaining their chances of moving up to the Championship thanks to Jones’ outstanding performances.
Who is Peterborough player Ricky-Jade Jones, bio, age, height, salary, position, speed and career stats
Since making his first-team debut at the age of sixteen, Jones has come to the attention of larger clubs. Due to stringent new financial constraints, Newcastle and other elite teams are now need to be innovative in their recruitment strategies.
Furthermore, Jones is thought of as one of the lower league talents. The remaining term on his present contract is just over a year away. As the player is wanted by Premier League teams, let us have a look at who he is.
Who is Ricky-Jade Jones?
Ricky-Jade Jones is an English football player who plays in midfield or attack for Peterborough United, a League One team. The 21-year-old was born on November 8, 2002 in Peterborough, England and has height of 1.83m.
He runs 100 metres in 10.9 seconds and has added pressing and high work-rate to his game.
A look at Ricky-Jade Jones’ career
Jones was an academy graduate of Peterborough United. In October 2019, he signed his first professional contract at the age of 17, after making his first-team debut against Arsenal U21s in an EFL Trophy encounter.
On November 12, 2019, in an EFL Trophy match against Cambridge United, he made his second appearance and first start for the team and scored his first goal ever. On November 19, 2019, the striker scored his second goal in as many games against Stevenage in an FA Cup replay. He then played against Burton Albion on November 23, 2019, to make his league debut.
This season, the 21-year-old forward with lightning-fast reflexes has tallied 11 goals and five assists. As he has grown, he has improved his game with smart pressing and a strong work ethic, finishing a 100-meter sprint in 10.9 seconds.
Ricky-Jade Jones’ transfer value
The transfer value of Ricky-Jade Jones is currently between €0.4M and €0.7M.
Ricky-Jade Jones salary per week £1,700, per year £88,400, 20, AM L, ST