Saffron Jordan

Saffron Jordan (born 27 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.^[1]

Saffron Jordan

Jordan in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth	(1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	Manchester, England
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Darwen Ladies FC
Youth career
	Manchester United
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2014	Saint Leo University	33	(7)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Manchester City
2014–2023	Blackburn Rovers	251	(123)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Jordan signed for Blackburn in 2014. In July 2020^[2] and June 2021 she signed a one-year contract extension.^[3]

Jordan was the Blackburn Rovers captain^[4] until September 2022 when she stood down. She was replaced by a "leadership group" of three players. Natasha Fenton, Jade Richards and Helen Seed were elected by players and staff to lead the team for the 2022–2023 season.^[5]

Personal life

Jordan has a dual-career and alongside football, works for the NHS.^[6]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Saffron Jordan worked as a member of the critical care ward throughout, whilst continuing a career in football.^[7]

Awards

Jordan was selected in the Her Football Hub team of the month for October 2021.^[8][9]

References

1. "Saffron Jordan (Blackburn Rovers) – Player profile | Forza Football". forzafootball.com. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
2. Frith, Wilf (22 July 2020). "Captain Saffron Jordan remains with Blackburn Rovers Ladies". SheKicks. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
3. "Blackburn Rovers forward Jordan pens new deal". FAWSL Full-Time. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
4. FC, Blackburn Rovers (12 September 2021). "Report: Rovers Ladies 3–1 Watford". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
5. FC, Blackburn Rovers (15 September 2022). "Rovers Ladies name new Leadership Group". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
6. "SportMob – Saffron Jordan: 'Football is like a release for us'". SportMob. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
7. "The footballers helping the NHS during a pandemic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
8. FC, Blackburn Rovers (9 November 2021). "Jordan up for Player of the Month prize". Blackburn Rovers FC. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
9. "🔎 Miss Kick Match Preview: Blackburn Rovers (H)". Bristol City. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.