Jayden Laverde is an Australian rules footballer known for his role as a key defender and his contributions to the sport over more than a decade.
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Jayden Laverde, born on April 12, 1996, commenced his football journey playing for the Keilor Football Club during his junior years. Early in his career, he displayed significant athleticism. He further developed his skills playing for the Western Jets in the TAC Cup and was recognized as an All-Australian in the AFL Under 18 Championships while representing Vic Metro. These formative years laid the groundwork for his professional career in Australian rules football.
Laverde was recruited into the Australian Football League (AFL) as the 20th overall selection in the 2014 national draft by the Essendon Football Club. He made his AFL debut in round 15 of the 2015 AFL season against Melbourne. In his inaugural season, he played nine games, kicking five goals. The 2016 season saw him experience an ankle injury, which sidelined him for eight weeks. Initially playing as a forward, his career saw a turning point in the 2021 AFL season when he transitioned to a defensive role, which reinvigorated his performance.
Over 11 seasons with the Essendon Football Club, Laverde played 145 games. At the conclusion of the 2025 AFL season, he was delisted by Essendon and subsequently announced his move to the Greater Western Sydney Giants, which he will join during the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period.
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