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Jay Maeda Haddow (前田 ハドー慈英, Maeda Haddow Jay, Chinese: 慈英; born 2 April 2004) is a professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Blackburn Rovers. Born in Hong Kong, he is a youth international for Japan.

Jay Haddow

Personal information
Full name	Jay Maeda Haddow[1]
Date of birth	(2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 18)
Place of birth	Hong Kong[2]
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current team	Blackburn Rovers
Youth career
2012–2016	Kitchee
2016–2022	Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022-	Blackburn Rovers	0	(0)
National team
2022–	Japan U19	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:04, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Haddow started his career with Kitchee in Hong Kong, where he played from the age of eight until twelve.[3] He moved to England and signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2016.[4] Haddow signed a 2 year scholarship term with Blackburn Rovers in July of 2020.[5] During his scholarship Haddow made 40 appearances for the U18’s and 12 appearances for the U23’s in all competitions.

On July 14th 2022, it was announced that Haddow had signed a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers[6]Despite interest from other Premier League and Championship clubs,[7] Haddow signed for Blackburn, signing a 2 year contract up until the summer of 2024.

International career

Born in Hong Kong to a Japanese mother and British father, Haddow is eligible to represent Japan, England and Scotland at international level.[4][8] In May 2022, Haddow was called up to the Japan national under-19 football team for the first time ahead of the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament.[1] Haddow made his Japan U19's debut against Comoros U21's coming on as a substitue in the 55th Minute.[9]

Personal life

Haddow grew up in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong and was educated at Discovery College as a primary school student.

Haddow then spent 1 year at Island School before moving to the United Kingdom.[10]

References

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