17 Curtis Jones

• Full Name: Curtis Julian Jones
• Date of Birth: January 30, 2001
• Place of Birth: Liverpool, England
• Position: Midfielder
• Current Club: Liverpool (Premier League)
• National Team: England

Early Life & Background

🏡 Born & Raised: Toxteth, Liverpool.
🇳🇬 Heritage: Of Nigerian descent through his grandmother.
🔴 Liverpool DNA: Joined Liverpool’s academy at age nine.

Club Career

Early Years & First-Team Breakthrough

🏟 2018: Signed first professional contract with Liverpool.
⚽ 2019: First-team debut vs. Wolves (FA Cup).
🔥 January 2020: First Liverpool goal—stunning Merseyside Derby winner vs. Everton.
👶 February 2020: Became Liverpool’s youngest-ever captain (19 years, 5 days).
🏆 July 2020: Premier League winner—made enough appearances to earn a medal.
🏅 July 2020: Named Premier League 2 Player of the Season.

2020–23: Establishing Himself in Liverpool’s Midfield

💥 September 2020: Scored twice vs. Lincoln City (EFL Cup).
🏆 December 2020: First Champions League goal vs. Ajax.
⚽ May 2023: Man of the Match brace vs. Leicester City.
📄 November 2022: Signed new long-term contract until 2027.
🏆 2021–22 Season: Won EFL Cup & FA Cup, narrowly missing out on a historic quadruple.

2023–Present: A Key Player for Liverpool

🔄 2023–24: Became a regular starter, overcoming injuries and suspension.
🚀 December 20, 2023: Scored two goals vs. West Ham (EFL Cup).
🔥 September 2023: Controversial red card vs. Spurs, sparking debate.
🗣 Praise from Liverpool staff: Assistant manager Pep Lijnders highlighted his “Scouse mentality”.

International Career

England Youth Success

🦁 2020: England U21 debut vs. Andorra (scored in return leg).
🏆 July 2023:

• Scored winning goal in U21 Euro Final vs. Spain.
• Named Man of the Match in the final.
• Included in UEFA’s Team of the Tournament.

England Senior Debut

🦁 May 2024: Named in England’s preliminary Euro 2024 squad but was cut from final selection.
⚽ November 14, 2024:

• First England cap vs. Greece (UEFA Nations League).
• Scored debut goal with a backheel flick.

Playing Style & Strengths

✅ Press-resistant & intelligent playmaker.
✅ Dribbling ability & composure in tight spaces.
✅ Goal-scoring midfielder with a creative spark.
🤔 Future England Midfield General?

Personal Life

👶 October 2024: Welcomed first child, Giselle, with partner Saffron Khan.