Jason Shackell

Norwich City

Shackell is a product of the Norwich City youth academy, which he joined in 2000. He made his senior debut for on 5 April 2003 in a 2–1 defeat at Derby County, when he played at left-back following an injury to Adam Drury. Although Shackell's preferred – and best – position is central defender, his first few appearances were at left-back when Drury was either injured or suspended. He added further experience the following season as Norwich won the First Division championship. He did not feature in the club's opening months in the Premier League but returned to the team in February 2005 in a home game against Manchester City. Although Norwich lost 3–2, he acquitted himself well and kept his place in the centre of defence for the remainder of the season, but could not prevent relegation. The scene was set for Shackell to continue his progress in the 2005–06 season. However, a pre-season illness and a subsequent run of injuries caused him to miss four months of the campaign. However, the season brought him his first goal for Norwich on 17 October 2006 against Birmingham City, proving to be the winning goal. He scored two further goals that season, against Preston North End and Luton Town, but the club were unable to challenge for an immediate return to the top division. After undergoing another ankle operation during Summer 2006, he returned to be a virtual ever-present in the next season. With the arrival of Peter Grant as manager during the season,…

On November 21, 2025, Shackell was names the second ever head coach of Austin FC II. Shackell started his coaching career with the Austin FC Academy after concluding his playing career. Initially he served as a U–15 assistant coach before taking over the role of coach for the U–16 team, finally earning his promotion to the second team.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Football League Championship: 2008–09 Burnley

Football League Championship runner-up: 2013–14 Lincoln City

EFL League Two: 2018–19 Individual

Barnsley Player of the Year: 2010–11 PFA Team of the Year: 2013–14 Championship PFA Team of the Year: 2018–19 League Two