Oliver Jones (soccer)
English footballer (born 2003)
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Oliver James Jones (born 6 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Randers FC. He has previously played for Macarthur FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver James Jones[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2003[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Goodmayes, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Randers | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hakoah Sydney City East | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Northbridge Bulls | 49 | (2) |
| 2022–2025 | Macarthur FC | 21 | (0) |
| 2025– | Randers | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 April 2025 | |||
Club career
Macarthur FC
In November 2022, Jones joined A-League Men club Macarthur FC's senior side, signing a one-year scholarship contract.[3] While he was still playing for Macarthur FC's reserve side, Northbridge Bulls, he had made his professional debut on 8 December 2021 in a FFA Cup match against Sydney FC.[1][4] In April 2023, he signed a two-year extension until the end of the 2024–25 A-League Men season.[5] In January 2025, he signed another contract extension, to keep him at the club until the end of the 2027–28 A-League Men season.[6] A few weeks after this extension, he was sold by Macarthur FC to a European club, with them receiving a fee with bonuses and onsell percentage.[7]
Randers FC
In January 2025, Jones joined Danish club Randers FC, signing a five-year deal including a transfer fee paid to Macarthur FC, believed to be about $400,000.[8]