Louis Jones (born 12 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Doncaster Rovers.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Louis Jones[1] | ||
Date of birth | 12 October 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Doncaster Rovers | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2017 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017– | Doncaster Rovers | 45 | (0) |
2017 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2017 | → Tadcaster Albion (loan) | ||
2017 | → Sheffield (loan) | ||
2018 | → Grantham Town (loan) | ||
2019 | → Mickleover Sports (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2019 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2024 | → Waterford (loan) | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:49, 12 November 2024 (UTC) |
Career
editAfter coming through the youth system since being a 12 year old, Jones signed his first professional contract with Doncaster Rovers in March 2017.[3][4] This was extended in March 2018,[5] then further in January 2019 for 18 months,[6] and again in July 2020, until 2022.[7][3]
Following several loan moves, Jones made his first team debut in the EFL Trophy on 8 September 2020 against Bradford City,[8] where he saved a penalty in the shoot out at the end of the 0–0 draw.
He played his first League game in the 2-1 Doncaster win over Portsmouth on 2 March 2021 as Andy Butler took over managing the team.[9]
In July 2024, Jones joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Doncaster Rovers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 27. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Louis Jones - Goalkeeper - First Team | Doncaster Rovers". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Jones: My aspiration is to play for my hometown club". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Jones handed professional deal". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Rovers tie down duo". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "New contract for goalkeeper Jones". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Amos and Jones sign new deals". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers v Bradford City". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Jones: I knew I had to be ready". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Louis Jones heads to Waterford". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
External links
edit- Louis Jones at Soccerway
- Louis Jones at Soccerbase