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United Kingdom Jason Lee is a former professional footballer who transitioned into roles focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within sports, and has now expanded into media with his podcast, 'AbsoluteLee'.
Works as a Senior EDI Executive, ensuring members have a better understanding of Equality and Diversity.
Host of the 'AbsoluteLee podcast', which has gained significant viewership, particularly for his interview with David Baddiel.
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Jason Benedict Lee was born in Forest Gate, London, England, on May 9, 1971. He began his football career as a forward with Charlton Athletic, making his senior debut in 1989. After failing to consistently feature for Charlton, he moved to Lincoln City in 1991, where he made 93 appearances and scored 21 goals. His career progressed through various Football League clubs, including Southend United, before he joined Nottingham Forest in 1994. At Nottingham Forest, Lee played in the Premier League for three seasons and participated in the UEFA Cup. In the 1995-96 season, he scored eight league goals in 28 games, a significant period in his playing career.
Following his time at Nottingham Forest, Lee had loan spells at Charlton Athletic and Grimsby Town before being transferred to Watford in 1997. He contributed to Watford’s 1997-98 Second Division championship-winning side, scoring ten goals. His career continued with spells at Chesterfield, Peterborough United, Falkirk, and Boston United. In January 2006, he joined Northampton Town, where he was part of the squad that achieved promotion from League Two. He later played for Notts County, serving as team captain for the 2007-08 season, and then Mansfield Town, Kettering Town, Corby Town, Ilkeston Town, and Arnold Town. Lee retired from professional football in November 2010 but briefly returned to play and manage Boston United.
After retiring from playing, Lee moved into football administration. In 2013, he became the Equalities Education Executive for the Professional Footballers Association (PFA), focusing on ensuring members have a better understanding of Equality and Diversity. He now works as a Senior EDI Executive at The PFA and has gained recognition for his advocacy, winning a British Diversity Award in 2024. Lee also hosts the ‘AbsoluteLee podcast’, where he engages in discussions on various topics, including addressing past media portrayals and promoting understanding. He has also taken on roles such as FA Club Programme Consultant and Chief Football Consultant China-Britain Regional Initiative.
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