Ricky-Jade Jones

Ricky-Jade Jones (born 8 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli.

Career Jones came from the Peterborough United academy. He made his first-team debut, aged 16, against Arsenal U21s in an EFL Trophy match in October 2019, signing his first professional contract on his 17th birthday. Manager Darren Ferguson stated that Jones "must be the quickest player I've ever managed and I've managed some quick ones. He's a talent, there's no doubt about that." In his second appearance and first start he scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Trophy tie against Cambridge United on 12 November 2019. The striker went on to score his second goal in as many games, scoring against Stevenage in an FA Cup replay on 19 November 2019. He went on to make his league debut on 23 November 2019 against Burton Albion.

On 6 May 2025, Peterborough announced the player would leave the club in June when his contract expired. On 14 June 2025, Jones joined Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli.

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Honours Peterborough United EFL Trophy: 2023–24, 2024–25