Jaydon Banel

Jaydon Amauri Banel (born 19 October 2004) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for for club Burnley.

Club career During the 2021–22 season, Banel became a regular player with the Ajax youth team, notably shining in the UEFA Youth League. 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.

On 3 June 2022, Banel signed his first professional contract with Ajax, keeping him at the club until 2025. He debuted the senior Ajax team in a 4–3 UEFA Europa League loss to Marseille on 30 November 2023.

On 3 February 2025, Banel joined EFL Championship club Burnley on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, reported to be €1 million. Banel made his debut for Burnley in a 3–0 FA Cup loss to Preston North End on 1 March 2025.

Banel made his league debut for Burnley in a 2–0 Premier League loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on 3 January 2026. He scored his first goal in a 5–1 FA Cup victory over Millwall on 10 January 2026.

On 29 January 2026, Banel joined EFL Championship club Derby County on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season. 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. 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. 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. Banel scored three goals in 14 appearances during his loan spell at Derby County.

Personal life Born in the Netherlands, Banel is of Surinamese descent.

International career In September 2022 Banel played for the Dutch U19 team against Slovenia.

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