Jacob Christian Maddox (born 3 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Yeovil Town.
Club career
Maddox was born in Bristol and began his career with Bristol City, moving to Chelsea at the end of his under-14 year.[3] He moved on loan to Cheltenham Town in July 2018.[4] He made his professional debut on the first day of the 2018–19 season, starting the game against Crawley Town.[5]
On 8 August 2019, Maddox joined Tranmere Rovers on a season loan deal.[6][7] After two EFL Trophy appearances the loan was ended on 12 December 2019.[8]
Maddox joined fellow Premier League side Southampton on loan on 2 February 2020.[9] The contact included an option to buy at the end of the season. Maddox joined Southampton's Under-23 squad.[10]
On 12 August 2020, Maddox signed a four-year deal at Portuguese club Vitória de Guimarães, ending his seven year stay at Chelsea.[11] He returned to England in July 2021, signing on loan for Burton Albion.[12][13]
In September 2022 he signed for Walsall.[14][15] He was released by Walsall at the end of the 2022–23 season.[16]
On 7 August 2023, Maddox signed for Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer.[17]
On 7 January 2025, Maddox had his contract with Forest Green Rovers terminated by mutual consent, allowing him to join fellow National League side Yeovil Town on an eighteen-month contract.[18]
International career
He has been a youth international for England, up to under-20 level.[3] In June 2017, he was selected to represent England at the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[19]
Career statistics
- As of 8 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea U21 | 2016–17[20] | — | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2017–18[21] | — | — | — | 6[c] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 6[c] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||
| Chelsea | 2018–19[5] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2018–19[5] | League Two | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 3 | 44 | 4 |
| Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 2019–20[22] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Southampton (loan) | 2019–20[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Vitória de Guimarães | 2020–21[2] | Primeira Liga | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| Burton Albion | 2021–22[23] | League One | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2022–23[24] | League Two | 28 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 32 | 2 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 2023–24[25] | League Two | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024–25[2] | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Yeovil Town | 2024–25[2] | National League | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 108 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 137 | 6 | ||
- ^ Includes FA Cup and Taça de Portugal
- ^ Includes EFL Cup and Taça da Liga
- ^ a b c d e f g h Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League Cup
Honours
Chelsea Youth
- U18 Premier League: 2016–17[26]
- FA Youth Cup: 2015–16,[27] 2016–17[28][29]
- UEFA Youth League: 2015–16[30]
England U19
References
- ^ "List of Temporary Transfers of Players under Written Contract Between 01/07/2018 and 31/07/2018". The Football Association. p. 68. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d Jacob Maddox at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "Jacob Maddox: Chelsea loan midfielder to Cheltenham Town, who add striker Manny Duku". BBC Sport. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ^ "Maddox signs on loan". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Jacob Maddox: Tranmere Rovers sign Chelsea midfielder on loan". BBC Sport. 8 August 2019.
- ^ Cavilla, Tom (12 December 2019). "Tranmere boss Micky Mellon explains Jacob Maddox transfer decision as youngster returns to Chelsea". liverpoolecho.
- ^ "Maddox Moves on Loan". Chelsea FC. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Maddox joins Under-23s on loan". Southampton FC. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ A, Vitória SC :: Futebol Equipa. "Vitória Sport Clube - Site Oficial". Vitória Sport Clube - Site Oficial. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "BURTON ALBION SIGN JACOB MADDOX ON SEASON-LONG INTERNATIONAL LOAN FROM VITORIA SC". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Burton sign Maddox on season-long loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Jacob Maddox joins the Saddlers". www.saddlers.co.uk.
- ^ "Walsall sign free agent Maddox and striker Mukuna" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Kinsella heads 11-man clear-out at Walsall" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Forest Green sign former Walsall midfielder Maddox". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Jacob Maddox joins the Glovers". www.ytfc.net. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Young Lions squad for U19 Euro". The Football Association. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Jacob Maddox in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Mason Mount has been training at the club since he was six years old and signed at the Under-9 age group". Chelsea F.C. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Honours even after first leg of 2015/16 FA Youth Cup Final". The Football Association. 22 April 2016. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "All square in FA Youth Cup Final between Man City and Chelsea". The Football Association. 18 April 2017. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (26 April 2017). "Chelsea 5–1 Man City". The Football Association. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "Paris 1–2 Chelsea: Line-ups". UEFA. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ Walker, Andy (15 July 2017). "Portugal 1–2 England U19s". The Football Association. Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
