Jordan Henderson

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Jordan Henderson born?June 17, 1990
2. Where was Jordan Henderson born?Sunderland, England
3. What is the primary position?Central Midfielder
4. What is the recent club moves?Al-Ettifaq (2023-2024), Ajax (2024), Brentford (2025-present)
5. Who is Jordan Henderson?Jordan Henderson is a soccer superstar who plays as a midfielder. He is the captain of Liverpool and has led his teams to many victories.
6. How did Jordan Henderson start his soccer career?He joined the Sunderland Academy when he was eight years old. He made his senior debut for Sunderland in November 2008 after years of training.

Midfield General: A term used to describe a highly influential midfielder who dictates the tempo and strategy of a team's play.
FWA Footballer of the Year: An annual award presented to the best male footballer in England, determined by a vote of the Football Writers' Association.
UEFA Champions League: The premier club football competition in Europe, contested annually by top-tier European clubs.
FIFA Club World Cup: An international club football competition contested by the winners of the six continental confederations affiliated with FIFA.