Jordan Henderson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Ajax and the England national team. He is noted for his leadership, versatility, and physicality.
Bio/Wiki
Age-33years
Height- 1.82 m
Weight-80kg
Born- 17 June 1990
Birthplace – Sunderland, United Kingdom
Full name – Jordan Brian Henderson
Profession-Footballer
Spouse – Rebecca Burnett (m. 2017)
Dates joined- 2011 (Liverpool F.C.), MORE
Nationality-British, English
Parents
Jordan Henderson’s father is named Brian Henderson, and his mother is Donna.
Wife
Jordan Henderson is married to Rebecca Burnett, and the couple has been blessed with three children. Elexa, James, and Alba.
Net Worth
Jordan Henderson net worth is estimated to be around $25 million.
Career
At the tender age of eight, Henderson embarked on his football journey by joining the Sunderland Academy. After a decade of hard work and dedication, he made his debut for Sunderland’s first team in November 2008. A brief loan spell at Coventry City in 2009 preceded his return to Sunderland.
In 2011, Henderson’s talent and potential caught the attention of Liverpool, leading to his signing with the club. He celebrated his first trophy with Liverpool, the League Cup, just one year later. Recognizing his leadership qualities, Liverpool appointed Henderson as their captain in 2015. Under his captaincy, the team achieved remarkable triumphs, including victories in the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019. Henderson’s leadership reached its pinnacle in 2020 when he guided Liverpool to their first Premier League title in 30 years. His exceptional performances during this title-winning season earned him the prestigious FWA Footballer of the Year award. In 2022, Henderson added more silverware to his collection, lifting both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup after Liverpool’s thrilling victory over Chelsea in a penalty shootout.
Beyond his club successes, Henderson has represented England on the international stage with over 75 appearances since his debut in 2010. He has participated in six major international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championships in 2012, 2016, and 2020, as well as the FIFA World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Notably, he became the first player to receive the England Player of the Year award at both the U-21 and senior levels, further highlighting his exceptional talent and contributions to the national team.
Al-Ettifaq
On 27 July 2023, Henderson signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq for a reported transfer fee of £12 million, who are managed by Steven Gerrard, his former teammate at Liverpool. He made his debut on 14 August in a 2–1 win against Al-Nassr in the league.
In January 2024, Henderson left Al-Ettifaq after his contract was mutually terminated.
Style To Play
Henderson’s playing position has evolved throughout his career, primarily starting as a box-to-box midfielder. However, under Klopp’s management, he has predominantly served as a defensive midfielder. With the addition of Fabinho in 2018, Henderson shifted back to his original “number 8” central midfield role, excelling particularly on the right side of the pitch.
As a versatile player, Henderson has occasionally been deployed in advanced midfield positions and has even filled in as a makeshift center-back during injury crises in Liverpool’s defense. His exceptional work ethic and energy on the field make him a valuable asset to the team. Over the years, Henderson has honed his skills and become a more complete player. His passing range has notably improved, allowing him to take on a more creative role within the team.
He is known for his relentless high-pressing style when the opposition has the ball and has received praise for his tactical intelligence, consistency, and leadership both on and off the pitch.
Furthermore, Henderson possesses the ability to win challenges, drive the ball forward, and make attacking runs from midfield, positioning himself effectively in offensive areas.
Impressively, Henderson holds the record for the most passes by any player in Premier League history, an astonishing 22,340 passes.
Achievement/Honors
Liverpool’s Honors:
- Premier League: 2019–20
- FA Cup: 2021–22 (Winner), 2011–12 (Runner-up)
- Football League Cup/EFL Cup: 2011–12 (Winner), 2021–22 (Winner), 2015–16 (Runner-up)
- FA Community Shield: 2022
- UEFA Champions League: 2018–19 (Winner), 2017–18 (Runner-up), 2021–22 (Runner-up)
- UEFA Super Cup: 2019
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2019
- UEFA Europa League: Runner-up 2015–16
England’s Achievements:
UEFA European Championship: Runner-up 2020
UEFA Nations League: Third place 2018–19
Individual Awards:
- England U21 Player of the Year Award: 2012
- Liverpool Young Player of the Year: 2011–12
- Sunderland Young Player of the Year: 2009–10, 2010–11
- Premier League Goal of the Month: September 2016
- England Senior Men’s Player of the Year: 2019
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2019–20
- Liverpool Fans’ Player of the Season: 2019–20
- PFA Team of the Year: 2019–20 Premier League
- ESM Team of the Year: 2019–20
Honorary Award:
- Member of the Order of the British Empire: 2021
