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Emma Jones (born 10 October 1994) is a footballer who plays as forward for Portsmouth and the Wales national team.

Emma Jones

Emma Jones playing for Lewes in August 2019
Personal information
Date of birth	(1994-10-10) 10 October 1994 (age 28)
Place of birth	Ashford, Middlesex, England
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current team	Portsmouth
Number	9
Youth career
	Reading
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2017	Oregon State Beavers	74	(5)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Linköping	0	(0)
2019	Cardiff City Ladies		(9)
2019–2021	Lewes	22	(1)
2021-	Portsmouth	23	(8)
National team‡
	Wales U17
2013	Wales U19	2	(0)
2019–	Wales
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 October 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 November 2019

Early life

Jones was born in Ashford, Middlesex.[1] After her family had moved to Dorset, she played youth football at Southampton FC Girls Centre of Excellence. She also played for Dorset and Hampshire. She moved to the John Madejeski Academy in 2011 as part of Reading's scholarship programme. Whilst with Reading she also played for Reading Ladies first and reserve teams.[2]

Oregon State University

Jones played for American university team Oregon State Beavers from 2014 to 2017.[3]

Club career

Jones signed for Swedish club Linköping in 2018 and played in the UEFA Women's Champions League.[2] She then moved to Welsh club Cardiff City Ladies in January 2019 and scored nine goals.[4]

Following her domestic success, Jones signed for English club Lewes FC in June 2019.[5]

International career

Although born in England, Jones qualifies to play for Wales through her Cwmbran-born grandfather .[1] She represented Wales at the youth levels, including at the 2013 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.[2]

After her success in Sweden, Jones was called up to the senior team and made her international debut in January 2019.[1]

International goals

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	29 August 2019	Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands	Faroe Islands	2–0	6–0	UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying

References

External links

• Emma Jones – UEFA competition record (archive)
• Emma Jones at Soccerway

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