Jonathan Barden

Jonathan Barden
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Patrick Barden
Date of birth (1992-11-09) 9 November 1992
Place of birth Harrow, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Central midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Saint Louis
Number 2
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Ottawa Fury 10 (0)
2014 Portland Phoenix 5 (1)
2015–2016 ÍBV 33 (0)
2017 Ottawa Fury 27 (1)
2018– Saint Louis 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 May 2018

Jonathan Patrick Barden (born 9 November 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder for American club Saint Louis.

Early career

Born in North London, Barden began his career at the Watford F.C. Academy where he played for three seasons. Barden's playing period with the Watford Academy led to an extended tenure with both Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Reading F.C.’s academies.

College and PDL

In 2011, Barden earned a soccer scholarship to play at James Madison University, an NCAA Division 1 program. A 4 year starter, Barden made 66 appearances and earned All-Conference and All-State honours.

In 2013, Barden played for Ottawa Fury in the Premier Development League.[1] In 2014, Barden played another PDL Season with the Portland Phoenix.

Professional

IBV

In 2015, Barden signed with the Icelandic Premier League club Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja. Barden's success with the club led IBV to extend his contract through the 2016 season. During the 2016 season, Barden helped IBV reach the Icelandic Cup final.

Ottawa Fury

In January 2017, Barden joined United Soccer League newcomers Ottawa Fury.[2]

St Louis FC

On December 2017, Barden signed for Saint Louis of the United Soccer League.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "JONATHAN BARDEN TO BRING ENERGY TO FURY MIDFIELD". Ottawa Fury. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Jonathan Barden to bring energy to Fury midfield". Ottawa Fury FC. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "STLFC ANNOUNCES JONATHAN BARDEN SIGNING". Saint Louis FC. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
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