Jaydon Banel
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jaydon Amauri Banel[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Derby County (on loan from Burnley) | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2012 | Zeeburgia | ||
| 2012–2022 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | Jong Ajax | 85 | (13) |
| 2023–2025 | Ajax | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Burnley | 1 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Derby County (loan) | 13 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Netherlands U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | Netherlands U19 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:21, 25 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Jaydon Amauri Banel (born 19 October 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Derby County, on loan from Premier League club Burnley.[2]
During the 2021–22 season, Banel became a regular player with the Ajax youth team, notably shining in the UEFA Youth League.[3][4][5] His professional debut for Jong Ajax came on 17 January 2022, in a home Eerste Divisie game against Den Bosch. He replaced Naci Ünüvar and played a crucial role in his team's 2–1 victory by providing an assist for Ar'jany Martha's goal.[6][7]
On 3 June 2022, Banel signed his first professional contract with Ajax, keeping him at the club until 2025.[8] He debuted the senior Ajax team in a 4–3 UEFA Europa League loss to Marseille on 30 November 2023.[9]
On 3 February 2025, Banel joined EFL Championship club Burnley on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee,[10] reported to be €1 million.[11] Banel made his debut for Burnley in a 3–0 FA Cup loss to Preston North End on 1 March 2025.[12]
Banel made his league debut for Burnley in a 2–0 Premier League loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on 3 January 2026.[13] He scored his first goal in a 5–1 FA Cup victory over Millwall on 10 January 2026.[14]
On 29 January 2026, Banel joined EFL Championship club Derby County on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season.[15] Banel made his debut for Derby County in a 5–0 Championship win at Bristol City on 30 January 2026 as a 70th minute substitute for Rhian Brewster.[16] Banel scored his first Derby County goal in a 2–0 Championship win over Stoke City on 6 April 2026, scoring the opening goal of the match in the 54th minute.[17] Banel's third goal for Derby County, a 88th minute winner in 3–2 win at Queens Park Rangers on 25 April 2026 won the Derby County goal of the season award.[18]
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Banel is of Surinamese descent.[19]
International career
In September 2022 Banel played for the Dutch U19 team against Slovenia.[20]