Jay Haddow

Jay Haddow

Personal information
Full name	Jay Maeda Haddow[1]
Date of birth	(2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Hong Kong[2]
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Kitchee
Number	6
Youth career
2012–2016	Kitchee
2016–2022	Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2024	Blackburn Rovers	0	(0)
2024–	Kitchee	7	(0)
International career
2022–	Japan U19	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:50, 1 July 2024 (UTC)

Jay Maeda Haddow (前田 ハドー 慈英, Maeda Hadō Jiei, Chinese: 慈英; born 2 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. Born in Hong Kong, he is a youth international for Japan.

Club career

Early 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 2020.^[5] During his scholarship Haddow made 40 appearances for the U18's and 12 appearances for the U23's in all competitions.

On 14 July 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.

On 18 May 2024, it was confirmed Haddow would be leaving the club at the end of his contract.^[8]

Kitchee

On 1 July 2024, Haddow signed with Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.^[9]

International career

Born in Hong Kong to a Scottish father and Japanese mother,^[10] Haddow is eligible to represent Japan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland at international level.^[4][11]

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 substitute in the 55th minute.^[12]

In September 2024, Haddow has applied for a Hong Kong passport.^[13]

Personal life

Haddow grew up in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong and was educated at Discovery College as a primary school student. He then spent 1 year at Island School before moving to the United Kingdom.^[14]

References

1. "U-19 Japan National Team squad - The 48th Maurice Revello Tournament (5/29-6/12＠France)". jfa.jp. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
2. Jay Haddow at WorldFootball.net
3. "Jay Haddow". rovers.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
4. McNicol, Andrew (23 June 2020). "From Kitchee to Blackburn Rovers – Hong Kong-born footballer Jay Haddow channels inner Michael Carrick after England move". scmp.com. Retrieved 23 May 2022. (subscription required)
5. "Hong Kong teen footballer Haddow joins Blackburn Rovers". South China Morning Post. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
6. FC, Blackburn Rovers (14 July 2022). "Jay pens pro deal!". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
7. James, Alex (23 May 2022). "Rovers ace attracting Premier League transfer interest amid international call". LancsLive. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
8. "Retain List confirmed". Blackburn Rovers. 18 May 2024.
9. "Kitchee reach agreement to sign former Academy student Jay Haddow". www.kitchee.com. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
10. McIntyre, Scott (29 July 2022). "Haddow's heart always with Japan". The Asian Game. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
11. Crooke, Jaquob (28 May 2021). "International dilemmas Blackburn Rovers players face after Ben Brereton's shock Chile call". lancs.live. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
12. "U-19日本代表、PK戦3人連続失敗でコモロに敗れる…この日もGK木村凌也は好セーブ連発". ゲキサカ (in Japanese). 3 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
13. "港超聯 傑志迎戰港會再大開殺戒". on.cc東網 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
14. "At the Gothia Football Cup students win qualifying games reaching the quarter finals". island.edu.hk. 23 August 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2022.