Jayden Hibbert (born August 5, 2004) is a professional soccer player who plays for MLS Next Pro club Atlanta United 2. Born in the United States, he represents Jamaica at international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 5, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Teaneck, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlanta United 2 | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| New York Red Bulls | |||
| Cedar Stars Academy | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | UConn Huskies | 20 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Cedar Stars Rush | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | Atlanta United 2 | 19 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Birmingham Legion (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Jamaica | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 30, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 3, 2024 | |||
Early life
editHibbert played youth soccer with Played with ODP, Next Gen, the New York Red Bulls Academy, and the Cedar Stars Academy.[1]
College career
editIn 2022, Hibbert began attending the University of Connecticut, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1] During the 2023 season, he was named the Big East Conference Goalkeeper of the Week twice.[1] After the 2023 season, he was invited to attend the MLS College Showcase.[2]
Club career
editHibbert played with the Cedar Stars Rush in USL League Two in 2021 and 2022.[3][4]
At the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Hibbert was selected in the first round (19th overall) by Atlanta United FC.[5][6] In January 2024, he signed a professional contract with their second team, Atlanta United 2, in MLS Next Pro.[7][8] In June 2024, he was sent on loan to the Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2024 season.[9][10] He made his debut for Birmingham on June 19, posting a clean sheet in a 3-0 victory over San Antonio FC.[11] On July 10, he was recalled from his loan by Atlanta.[12][13]
International career
editHibbert is eligible to represent the United States an Jamaica at international level.
In March 2024, he was called up to the Jamaica national team for a pair of friendlies against Trinidad and Tobago.[14][15] He made appearances in both matches.[16]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Jayden Hibbert UConn profile". UConn Huskies.
- ^ "Jayden Hibbert earns invite to 2023 MLS College Showcase". UConn Huskies. December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Jayden Hibbert 2021 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ "Jayden Hibbert 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ Dayton, Kels (December 20, 2023). "UConn men's soccer's Jayden Hibbert, Eli Conway chosen in 2024 MLS Superdraft". Hartford Courant.
- ^ "Atlanta United 1st round draft pick Jayden Hibbert interview, Carlos Bocanegra on the draft, and more on Atlanta Soccer Tonight". Off the Woodwork. December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Jayden Hibbert". Atlanta United FC. January 12, 2024.
- ^ Gowder, Grey (January 12, 2024). "SuperDraft pick Jayden Hibbert joins Atlanta United 2". Dirty South Soccer.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert Joins Legion FC on Loan". Birmingham Legion FC. June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 Loans Goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert to Birmingham Legion FC". Atlanta United FC. June 17, 2024.
- ^ Mongrue, Trey (June 19, 2024). "Second Half Flurry Paces Legion FC to Victory". Birmingham Legion FC.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 Recalls Jayden Hibbert from Loan with Birmingham Legion FC". Atlanta United FC. July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Hibbert Returns to Atlanta United". Birmingham Legion FC. July 10, 2024.
- ^ "US-born goalkeeper Hibbert gets chance to impress Hallgrimsson during two-match friendly against T&T". Sports Max. February 28, 2024.
- ^ "US-born goalkeeper Hibbert in Reggae Boyz squad for T&T friendlies". Loop News. February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jayden Hibbert recapped his time in camp with Jamaica". YouTube. March 5, 2024.
External links
edit- Jayden Hibbert at Soccerway