Jonathan Bland

Early life Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire Jonathan Bland qualifies for Wales through his paternal grandparents who hail from Pembrokeshire.

He was educated at Belvidere School, Shrewsbury, captained the U18s to their first ever Professional Development League title and made his international debut for Wales U19s against Sweden.

He made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy against Manchester City EDS at Oakwell on 26 September 2023, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute. He made his first senior start in the same competition the following season, against Manchester United U21s at Oakwell on 20 August 2024.

Bland signed a Professional contract with Barnsley in January 2024.

In November 2024, he signed a short term loan deal with National League North side Peterborough Sports until 1 January 2025, which was subsequently extended until the end of the 2024–25 season.

In February 2025, Bland was recalled from loan returning to Barnsley The following week he made his first league start in another 1–1 draw, away at Wigan Athletic.

At the end of the 2024–25 season he was named Barnsley's Young Player of the Year along with fellow Academy Graduates Kieren Flavell & Fabio Jalo.

International career He has represented Wales at U15, U16 & U18 levels. On 6 June 2025 Bland made his Wales under-21 debut, coming on as a 63rd minute substitute in a friendly match against Norway.

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