Jordan Thompson (footballer)

Jordan Thompson

Personal information
Full name	Jordan Thompson
Date of birth	3 January 1997
Place of birth	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Rangers
Youth career
2011–2015	Manchester United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
2015–	Rangers	2	(0)
2016	→ Airdrieonians (loan)	7	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 April 2016. † Appearances (goals)

Jordan Thompson (born 3 January 1997) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder at Scottish Championship club Rangers.

Early life

Thompson grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, supporting Rangers.^[1]

Career

Thompson started his career at Manchester United, spending four years at the club but failed to break into the first team. Thompson was released in the summer of 2015 and subsequently joined Rangers on trial. After impressing manager Mark Warburton, Thompson signed a two-year contract.^[2] He made his professional debut for Rangers against Alloa Athletic on 7 November 2015.^[3]

On 23 February 2016, Thompson joined the then Scottish League One side Airdrieonians on a 28-day emergency loan^[4] and this loan was later extended to the end of the season.^[5]

International career

Thompson has represented Northern Ireland at various age levels.

References

1. "Jordan Thompson signs with boyhood heroes Rangers". Angus Wright (The Scotsman). 15 July 2015.
2. "Rangers sign former Man Utd youth player". BBC (BBC Sport). 15 July 2015.
3. "Rangers 3-0 Alloa". BBC (BBC Sport). 7 November 2015.
4. "Thompson Moves On Loan". Rangers Football Club (Rangers.co.uk). 23 February 2016.
5. "Rangers midfielder Jordan Thompson extends Airdrieonians loan deal until the end of the season". Christopher Jack (Evening Times (Glasgow)). 21 March 2016.

External links

• Jordan Thompson career statistics at Soccerbase