Aaron Jones (footballer, born 1994)


Aaron Jones is an English footballer who plays for Southern League Premier Central side King's Lynn Town, where he plays as a defender.

Playing career

Youth, College and Amateur

Jones spent 10 years with Ipswich Town's development academy before moving to the United States to play college soccer at Georgia State University. He made a 36 appearances for the Panthers and tallied three goals and seven assists. On 8 January 2015, it was announced that Jones had decided to transfer to Clemson University. He made 39 appearances during his time with the Tigers and finished with four goals and seven assists.
Jones also played in the Premier Development League for Carolina Dynamo.

Professional

On 13 January 2017, Jones was drafted in the second round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Philadelphia Union. He signed a professional contract with the club a month later. On 1 April 2017, Jones made his professional debut with USL affiliate club Bethlehem Steel in a 3–2 defeat to Rochester Rhinos.
On 1 November 2017, Philadelphia declined their contract option on Jones.

King's Lynn Town

On 24 August 2018, upon his return for the US, Jones signed a two-year deal with Southern League Premier Central side King's Lynn Town.