Lili Jones (born 26 September 2005) is a Welsh footballer who plays for Wrexham in the Adran Premier League. She used to play for Everton's Under 16 Youth Women's team in the FA Girls' England Talent Pathway League from 2019 to 2021.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 September 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Wrexham, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wrexham | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2021 | Everton U16 | ||
| 2021–2022 | Wrexham U19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Wrexham | 37 | (6) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008 | Wales U17 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:40, 1 July 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:40, 1 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
Personal life
editSince returning to Wrexham in 2021 Jones has had to work multiple jobs alongside her footballing career in order to make a living. As shown on the Welcome to Wrexham documentary Jones works in cafes in the towns washing dishes on her rest days from football.[2][3] Jones' father died in April 2021.[4]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 8 April 2024[5]
| Club | Season | League | Adran Trophy | Welsh Cup | NEWFA Challenge Cup | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wrexham | 2021–22 | Adran North | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Adran North | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2023-24 | Adran Premier | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 3 | |||
| Total | 37 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 37 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 8 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Adran North promotion play-offs
References
edit- ^ "Lili Jones". Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Commentary: 'Welcome to Wrexham' shows the gritty reality of Welsh women's soccer". Los Angeles Times. 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Why the US Is the Next Step in Wrexham Women's Team's Rise". adweek.com. 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Lili Jones - Welcome to Wrexham". fxnetworks.com.
- ^ "Lili Jones Player Profile". wrexhamfcarchive.com.uk. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Lili Jones at Wrexham Women