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Daniel Jebbison

Daniel Jebbison is a Canadian professional footballer who plays as a forward for AFC Bournemouth, notable for scoring in his first Premier League start and committing to the Canada national team.

1. Early Life and Youth Career

Daniel Jebbison's early life and development in football were shaped by his multinational heritage and a move from Canada to England. His youth career progressed through local Canadian academies before he joined a prominent English club's youth system.

1.1. Early Life and Background

Daniel David Jebbison was born on 11 July 2003, in Oakville, a Toronto suburb in Ontario, Canada. He has a diverse family background, with a Jamaican father and an English mother. Jebbison resided in Canada until the age of 13. In 2017, he relocated to England with his family, settling in Derby, where he attended Derby Moor Academy in the Littleover region.

1.2. Youth Career

Jebbison began his football journey at the ANB Futbol youth academy in Canada, playing there from 2009 until 2017. Following his move to England, he successfully trialed with Sheffield United Academy in 2018. He quickly progressed through their U18 and U23 development sides. In 2019, he was promoted to the U18 youth team, where he notably scored multiple goals in his debut match in the U18 Youth League. He continued to develop within Sheffield United's system until 2020.

2. Club Career

Daniel Jebbison's professional club career began at Sheffield United, where he quickly gained recognition before moving to AFC Bournemouth, interspersed with several loan spells to gain further experience.

2.1. Sheffield United

Jebbison signed his first professional contract with Sheffield United in 2020 at the age of 17. To gain senior experience, he was loaned to National League North club Chorley on 24 December 2020, where he made two appearances. Upon his return to Sheffield United in February 2021, he continued his development, notably scoring four goals for the U23 youth team. During the 2021-22 season, he also made one appearance in the EFL Championship play-offs.

His senior debut for Sheffield United came in a Premier League match on 8 May 2021, a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace. Just eight days later, on 16 May, Jebbison made his first Premier League start against Everton and scored his inaugural professional goal in the seventh minute of the first half, leading his team to a 1-0 victory. This achievement made him the youngest player to score in their first Premier League start, at 17 years and 306 days old. His immediate impact drew significant attention from major clubs, including the opposing team Everton, as well as Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund, all reportedly considering his acquisition. On 21 May 2021, he officially signed his first professional contract with Sheffield United.

On 31 August 2021, Jebbison joined League One side Burton Albion on a loan deal. He made his debut for Burton Albion on 11 September, coming on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Gillingham. His first goal for the club came on 28 September in a 2-1 home win against Portsmouth. Jebbison was recalled by Sheffield United on 31 January 2022. During his loan spell, he also made one appearance in the EFL Trophy, where he scored one goal.

2.2. AFC Bournemouth

On 10 July 2024, Jebbison completed a transfer to Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, signing a four-year contract. Although his previous contract with Sheffield United had expired, AFC Bournemouth reportedly paid a training fee of 1.50 M GBP in compensation.

Subsequently, on 30 August 2024, Jebbison was sent on a season-long loan to Championship club Watford. However, his loan spell with Watford proved disappointing, and he was recalled by Bournemouth on 8 January 2025, partly due to the long-term injuries sustained by Bournemouth's strikers Evanilson and Enes Ünal.

3. International Career

Daniel Jebbison's international career has involved representing England at various youth levels before making the decision to commit to the Canada senior national team, reflecting his dual heritage.

3.1. England Youth Teams

Due to his parentage, Jebbison was eligible to play for England, Canada, and Jamaica. He chose to represent England at the youth international level. His debut for the England under-18 squad came on 29 March 2021, in a 2-0 friendly victory over the Wales under-18s.

On 2 September 2021, Jebbison made his debut for the England U19s in a 2-0 win against Italy at St. George's Park. He scored his first goal for the U19s on 6 September during a 1-1 draw with Germany in Bad Dürrheim. On 17 June 2022, Jebbison was included in the England U19 squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. During the tournament, he scored a goal against Serbia in the group stage. England went on to win the tournament, securing a 3-1 victory over Israel in extra time on 1 July 2022.

Jebbison then made his debut for the England U20 squad on 24 September 2022, coming on as a substitute in a 2-1 win against Morocco at the Pinatar Arena. He was subsequently included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup on 10 May 2023.

3.2. Canada Senior National Team

Despite his appearances for England's youth teams, Jebbison was named to Canada's 60-man provisional squad for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup on 18 June 2021. He was again included in Canada's 60-man provisional squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup on 2 June 2023. Ultimately, on 24 February 2025, Daniel Jebbison announced his commitment to represent Canada at the senior international level.

4. Career Statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2020-21Premier League410000-41
2021-22Championship80002010110
2022-23Championship1613100-192
2023-24Premier League100000-10
Total292312010353
Chorley (loan)2020-21National League North2000-0020
Burton Albion (loan)2021-22League One20721-11239
AFC Bournemouth2024-25Premier League202210-42
Watford (loan)2024-25Championship13000--130
Career total6696320217713

5. Honours

  • UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2022

6. Personal Life

Daniel Jebbison was born in Oakville, a Toronto suburb in Ontario, Canada. His father is of Jamaican descent, and his mother is English, which made him eligible to represent Canada, Jamaica, and England at the international level. He stands at a height of 75 in (191 cm).