Francis Jno-Baptiste (born 8 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brightlingsea Regent.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Francis Jno-Baptiste | ||
Date of birth | (1999-11-08) 8 November 1999 (age 22) | ||
Place of birth | Newham, England[1] | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Brightlingsea Regent | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2019 | Crystal Palace | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2022 | Östersund | 32 | (5) |
2020 | → AFC Eskilstuna (loan) | 9 | (3) |
2022 | Chesham United | ||
2022– | Brightlingsea Regent | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:33, 1 November 2022 (UTC) |
In January 2019, having spent six years at the Crystal Palace academy, Jno-Baptiste joined Allsvenskan side Östersund, signing a three-and-a-half year deal.[2][3] On 23 February 2019, he made his senior debut for Östersund in the Svenska Cupen, playing the final 18 minutes during a 3–2 loss to Karlstad.[4] On 29 June 2019, he made his Allsvenskan debut as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Göteborg.[5] On 12 June 2020, Jno-Baptiste joined Superettan side AFC Eskilstuna on loan.[6] In January 2022, Jno-Baptiste mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Östersund.[7]
On 10 March 2022, Jno-Baptiste returned to England to sign for Southern League Premier Division South side Chesham United.[8] On 1 November 2022, Jno-Baptiste was announced to have signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Brightlingsea Regent having featured in their defeat at the weekend prior.[9]