Jonathan Barden
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Patrick Barden (Sloan)
Date of birth (1992-11-09) 9 November 1992
Place of birth Harrow, England
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Sutton United
Number 2
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 James Madison Dukes 66 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 ÍBV 33 (0)
2017 Ottawa Fury 27 (1)
2018 Saint Louis 12 (0)
2019– Sutton United 109 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Jonathan Patrick Barden (born 9 November 1992) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sutton United.

Early career

Born in North London, Barden began his career at the Watford Academy where he played for three seasons. Barden's playing period with the Watford Academy led to an extended tenure with both Tottenham Hotspur and Reading's academies.

Barden also represented England schools at the U18 age group.

College

In 2011, Barden earned a soccer scholarship to play at James Madison University, an NCAA Division 1 program. A four-year starter, Barden made 66 appearances and earned All-Conference and All-State honours.

Professional

IBV

After a stint with Portland Phoenix FC,[1] in 2015 Barden signed with the Icelandic Premier League club Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja. Barden's success with the club led IBV to extend his contract through the 2016 season. During the 2016 season, Barden helped IBV reach the Icelandic Cup final.

Ottawa Fury

In January 2017, Barden joined United Soccer League newcomers Ottawa Fury.[2]

St Louis FC

In December 2017, Barden signed for Saint Louis of the United Soccer League.[3] He was made club captain for the 2018 season.

Sutton United

In June 2019, following a spell at the club on a non-contract basis, Barden signed for Sutton United, who play in the National League.[4]

Honours

Club

Sutton United

References

  1. ↑ "CFC Azul tops Portland, moves into first place in PDL's Northeast Division" - Stamford Advocate, June 20, 2014
  2. ↑ "Jonathan Barden to bring energy to Fury midfield". Ottawa Fury FC. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "STLFC ANNOUNCES JONATHAN BARDEN SIGNING". Saint Louis FC. 18 December 2017. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Barden Signs". Sutton United F.C. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2019.
  5. ↑ Phillips, Owen (23 May 2021). "Sutton win National League to reach EFL". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 July 2021.


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