Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones, born on January 29, 2001, is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool FC. A product of Liverpool’s Academy, he joined the club at U9 level and steadily progressed through the youth ranks. He made his senior debut for the club in January 2019 in an FA Cup tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A year later, in January 2020, Jones scored his first senior goal, a notable winner against Everton in the FA Cup. His progression continued, and he became the youngest captain in the club’s history at 19 years and five days during an FA Cup replay victory over Shrewsbury Town.

Jones earned a Premier League winner’s medal in the 2019-20 season, contributing to Liverpool’s triumph. Following this, he signed a new long-term deal in July 2020 and scored his first Premier League goal against Aston Villa. His performances for the U23s in the 2019-20 season were recognized with the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award, leading to his permanent integration into the senior squad. In the 2020-21 season, he made 34 appearances. Despite an eye injury affecting his 2021-22 season, he made 27 appearances and was part of the squad that won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, and finished as runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League. He signed a new long-term contract in November 2022, reinforcing his commitment to the club.

The 2023 season saw Jones overcome further injury challenges, ending the campaign as a regular starter and scoring a brace against Leicester City. He also played a critical role in England’s success at the 2023 U21 European Championship, scoring the winning goal in the final and being named in the Team of the Tournament. In the 2023-24 season, Jones achieved his highest number of appearances, with 36 across all competitions, and scored five goals. His consistent performance led to his inclusion in England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024, marking another significant milestone in his career development.