Jamie Gittens
He plays for Borussia Dortmund from 2022 to 2025.
Jamie Gittens is an English footballer born in 2004.
Gittens is also a member of the England national under-21 team since 2023.
Biography
Early Life
Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens, born in 2004 in Reading, Berkshire, began his football journey at the tender age of five with local club Caversham Trents. He later played for Woodley Zebras before joining Reading, where he remained until the under-14 level. At that point, he made the pivotal decision to sign with Manchester City, marking the start of his professional aspirations.
Career Development
In 2020, Gittens took a significant step in his career by moving to Germany to join Borussia Dortmund. His early time at Dortmund was challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a torn ligament injury, which sidelined him for several months. However, the 2021–22 season proved to be a breakthrough for him, as he showcased his talent in the UEFA Youth League, scoring six goals in just four matches, including a standout performance against Manchester United. Gittens made his Bundesliga debut on April 16, 2022, in a commanding 6–1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg and scored his first Bundesliga goal shortly after in a match against SC Freiburg. By August 2022, he had signed a contract extension with Dortmund until June 2025.
In February 2023, Gittens made his Champions League debut, and by November 2023, he scored his first Champions League goal, helping Dortmund secure a spot in the knockout phase.
International Career
Gittens has represented England at various youth levels, including a notable performance in the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, where he played a crucial role in England's victory. He made his U21 debut in September 2023, continuing his ascent in international football.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Gittens is the son of Michael Bynoe-Gittens, a Barbadian cricket player, and holds dual citizenship in the UK and Barbados, reflecting his rich heritage. His journey from local clubs to international stages exemplifies his dedication and talent in football, making him a player to watch in the coming years.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Born in Reading, Berkshire, Gittens started his career with local side Caversham Trents at the age of five, and stayed until he was seven, also playing for local club Woodley Zebras. Shortly after, he joined Reading, and also spent some time with Chelsea. At under-9 level, he chose to remain with Reading, and stayed there until under-14 level, when he chose to sign with Manchester City.
Borussia Dortmund
After two years in Manchester, Gittens moved to Germany in 2020 to sign for Borussia Dortmund. His career in Dortmund was hampered by not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but a torn ligament injury that kept him out for a number of months. However, the 2021–22 season was a much better one for Gittens; notable performances in the UEFA Youth League, where he scored six goals in four games, including two against Manchester United, earned him a call-up to Marco Rose's first team squad. Gittens made his Bundesliga debut in a 6–1 win over VfL Wolfsburg on 16 April 2022. On 12 August 2022, he scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 3–1 away win against SC Freiburg. On 16 August, he signed a new contract until June 2025. On 15 February 2023, he made his Champions League debut, coming off the bench in the 79th minute in a 1–0 win over Chelsea in the round of 16 first leg. On 28 November 2023, Gittens scored his first Champions League goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 away win over Milan, securing qualification to the knockout phase. Dortmund went on to…
Gittens has represented England at numerous youth levels. He is of Barbadian descent and is a dual citizen. On 17 June 2022, Gittens was included in the England U19 squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He made his U19 debut as an 80th-minute substitute during England's opening game of the tournament, a 2–0 victory over Austria in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. He made his first start at this age level in their next group game against Serbia and received praise for his performance in the semi-final against Italy. Gittens started in the final as England won the tournament with a 3–1 extra time victory over Israel on 1 July 2022. On 11 September 2023, Gittens made his England U21 debut as a substitute during a 3–0 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification win away to Luxembourg.
- Club
- Borussia Dortmund (2022–2025)
- Club
- England national under-21 association football team (2023–)
- Club
- Chelsea F.C. (2025–)
- National team
- England
Personal
Gittens is the son of Michael Bynoe-Gittens, a Barbadian cricket player. Gittens holds both British and Barbadian citizenship.
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron AnselminoChelsea F.C. · 2024
Aaron LennonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2005–2008
Aaron RamsdaleEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2021
Aaron Wan-BissakaEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2019
Abdou DialloBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2019
Achraf HakimiBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2020- Adam HammillEngland national under-21 association football team · 2011–2011
Adam JohnsonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2007–2009
Adam LallanaEngland national under-21 association football team · 2008–2008- Adam PhillipChelsea F.C. · 2010–2013
Adam SmithEngland national under-21 association football team · 2011–2013
Adam WhartonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2024
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Identifiers & aliases
Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Chelsea.
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