Jason Banton

Banton was born in Tottenham. He began playing for Arsenal's youth teams at the age of seven and progressed through their academy to be offered scholarship terms. He left Arsenal in 2008 after becoming "disillusioned" by his lack of progress, and signed with Blackburn Rovers in October. In his first year with the club, Banton was the top-scorer in their academy side. Banton had his contract at Blackburn terminated towards the end of 2010. He joined Liverpool in January 2011 after spending time there on trial. Banton was released at the end of the season without making a first-team appearance for the club. He signed a one-year contract with Leicester City in summer 2011. He joined Burton Albion on loan for one month on 30 September, and made his first-team debut the next day against Bradford City. Banton returned to Leicester without making another appearance for Burton and had his contract cancelled by mutual consent in December. In January 2012, Banton signed with Major League Soccer and entered the MLS SuperDraft. He was selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the second round of the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft as the 34th pick overall. Describing his position in the draft, Banton said: "It doesn't mean anything. I'm just glad to get the opportunity to come to Seattle." The club's technical director Chris Henderson said: "We think he's a guy who, depending on how things play out with our wingers, can step in on either flank." Banton was cut by the Sounders in February after…

As of match played 14 December 2024

Banton is a convert to Islam.