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Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
Lawrence-Gabriel with Nottingham Forest in 2016
Personal information
Full name Jordan Jay Lawrence-Gabriel[1]
Date of birth (1998-09-25) 25 September 1998 (age 26)[2]
Place of birth London, England[2]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Port Vale
Youth career
2013 Arsenal
2014–2015 Southend United
2015–2019 Nottingham Forest
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Nottingham Forest 5 (0)
2020 → Scunthorpe United (loan) 9 (0)
2020–2021 → Blackpool (loan) 27 (0)
2021–2025 Blackpool 92 (2)
2025– Port Vale 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:24, 4 May 2025 (UTC)

Jordan Jay Lawrence-Gabriel (born 25 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back. He will join EFL League One club Port Vale when his contract with Blackpool expires on 30 June 2025.

Lawrence-Gabriel turned professional at Nottingham Forest in January 2016 after spells in the youth teams of Arsenal and Southend United. He played on loan at Scunthorpe United and Blackpool, before he joined Blackpool for an undisclosed fee in August 2021 after helping the club to win the 2021 League One play-offs. He signed with Port Vale after being released from Blackpool at the end of the 2024–25 season.

Club career

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Lawrence-Gabriel spent time in the Academy of his boyhood club Arsenal, though he left at age 14 after feeling picked on and unsupported by coaches.[3]

Nottingham Forest

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Lawrence-Gabriel joined the Nottingham Forest academy from Southend United in February 2015. Southend received a 10% sell-on clause, which was later estimated at around £70,000.[4] He signed professional terms at the City Ground in January 2016.[5] On 24 September 2019, Lawrence-Gabriel made his professional debut when he appeared as an 81st-minute substitute during a 5–0 loss to Arsenal in the EFL Cup.[6] He featured in two further matches under manager Sabri Lamouchi.[7] He trained with Port Vale in January 2020. However, manager John Askey opted not to take the youngster on loan.[8] Lawrence-Gabriel was loaned to League Two club Scunthorpe United on 24 January 2020 on a deal until the end of the 2019–20 season.[9] He signed a new contract with Forest the following month.[10] He played nine games for Scunthorpe, with gametime at Glanford Park limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England.[11][12]

On 12 September 2020, Lawrence-Gabriel made his Championship debut for Forest, playing the entirety of a 2–0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers.[13] The following month he signed an extension to his contract to keep him at the club until 2024.[14] He started matches at Forest under new manager Chris Hughton at the start of the 2021–22 campaign until Blackpool had a transfer bid of reportedly £700,000 accepted by Forest.[15] He was also reported to have been a transfer target for Sunderland.[16]

Blackpool

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On 1 October 2020, Lawrence-Gabriel joined League One side Blackpool on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[14] He scored his first career goal on 28 November in a 4–0 win over Harrogate Town in the second round of the FA Cup.[17] He finished the 2020–21 season with 35 appearances to his name, 17 of which were league starts, helping the club to qualify for the play-offs with a third-place finish.[18][19][20] He was an unused substitute in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium as Blackpool secured promotion with victory over Lincoln City.[21]

On 31 August 2021, Lawrence-Gabriel returned to Blackpool, joining on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.[22] He said he was now at a place where he felt wanted.[23] Burnley were reported to have made a £750,000 bid for the player in July 2022, though Blackpool manager Michael Appleton said he had not heard of any transfer news.[24] In October, Lawrence-Gabriel suffered a torn meniscus after sitting with his legs wrapped around a stool.[25] He played 21 games in the 2021–22 campaign,[26] and was named as the club's PFA community champion due to his time spent away from Bloomfield Road helping good causes.[27] He was sent off twice in the season, receiving particular criticism for his Boxing Day dismissal at Huddersfield Town.[28]

In March 2023, Lawrence-Gabriel said that new manager Mick McCarthy had made a positive impact and said the team had to adapt to avoid relegation.[29] However, he suffered a serious knee injury towards the end of the 2022–23 season and worked on his recovery alongside teammate Kyle Joseph.[30] It took him six months to return to fitness.[31] He was linked with moves to Lincoln City and Oxford United at the end of the 2023–24 season.[32][33] Blackpool manager Neil Critchley spoke with Lawrence-Gabriel after he posted a message on social media that hinted of a move away from the club.[34] Oxford United had two bids for the player rejected.[35] He was subjected to racist abuse online by Blackpool supporters in December 2024.[36] Manager Steve Bruce said that social media companies had to do more to protect players from abuse online.[37] He was released at the end of the 2024–25 season after having made 37 appearances in all competitions, with Odeluga Offiah taking his first-team place after Lawrence-Gabriel came out of the team because his wife gave birth.[38][39] His agent, Phil Sproson, stated that the decision for Lawrence-Gabriel to leave Blackpool was a mutual one as the player wished to move south to be closer to his family.[40]

Port Vale

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On 31 May 2025, Lawrence-Gabriel was announced to be joining newly-promoted League One club Port Vale on a two-year deal upon the expiry of his Blackpool contract.[41]

Style of play

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Lawrence-Gabriel plays primarily at right-back, though he can also play at left-back if needed.[42] He can also fill in at centre-back on the right side of a back three.[40] An attacking full-back, he likes to take on opponents with his pace, get forward and provide crosses.[40]

Career statistics

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As of match played 3 May 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Nottingham Forest 2019–20[11] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
2020–21[20] Championship 1 0 0 0 1 0 — 2 0
2021–22[26] Championship 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0
Scunthorpe United (loan) 2019–20[11] League Two 9 0 0 0 — 0 0 9 0
Blackpool (loan) 2020–21[20] League One 27 0 3 1 — 5[a] 0 35 1
Blackpool 2021–22[26] Championship 21 0 0 0 0 0 — 21 0
2022–23[43] Championship 20 0 0 0 1 0 — 21 0
2023–24[44] League One 21 2 3 2 0 0 4[b] 0 27 4
2024–25[45] League One 30 0 2 0 2 0 3[b] 0 37 0
Total 119 2 8 3 3 0 12 0 142 5
Port Vale 2024–25[46] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 133 2 8 3 5 0 12 0 158 5
  1. ^ 3 appearances in the EFL Trophy and 2 appearances in the EFL League One play-offs
  2. ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

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Blackpool

References

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  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  3. ^ Westwood, James (30 May 2021). "'I didn't want to be at Arsenal because of the atmosphere' - Gabriel claims he was 'picked on' at Emirates Stadium | Goal.com UK". www.goal.com. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  4. ^ Phillips, Chris (31 August 2021). "Former Southend United defender joins Blackpool from Nottingham Forest". Echo. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  5. ^ "TNT Sports is not available in your region". tntsports. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest: Unai Emery praises Gabriel Martinelli after League Cup brace". BBC Sport. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  7. ^ Cole, Josh (20 February 2020). "'Hard work starts now' - Many Nottingham Forest fans react to Jordan Gabriel's message". FootballLeagueWorld. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  8. ^ Baggaley, Michael (24 January 2020). "Port Vale look elsewhere as Nottingham Forest defender signs for Scunthorpe". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
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  13. ^ "Championship: Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Nottingham Forest". BBC Sport. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  14. ^ a b "New contract and loan move for Gabriel". Nottingham Forest FC. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
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  24. ^ Boden, Chris (24 July 2022). "Blackpool boss Michael Appleton dismisses report of Burnley interest in Jordan Gabriel". Burnley Express. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  25. ^ Dawes, Olly (5 October 2022). "Blackpool ace suffers truly bizarre injury at home and is now set to miss Preston derby clash". Deepdale Digest. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
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  27. ^ Mcginlay, Sean (20 May 2022). "Jordan Gabriel motivated to continue to play an important role in the community". Lancs Live. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  28. ^ James, Alex (26 December 2021). "'Stupid' - Blackpool fans react to Gabriel's red card at Huddersfield". Lancs Live. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  29. ^ Wynn, Amos (29 March 2023). "Jordan Gabriel says Blackpool must adapt if they are to survive as he discusses the impact of Mick McCarthy". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  30. ^ Wynn, Amos (27 October 2023). "Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel on his road to recovery, taking himself away from football, and his targeted return date". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  31. ^ Jones, Jordan (23 November 2023). "Neil Critchley sets Blackpool defender post-injury challenge after Sunderland outing". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
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  35. ^ Wynn, Amos (30 August 2024). "Blackpool interim boss makes feelings clear towards Oxford United target". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  36. ^ Burnell, Paul (19 December 2024). "Blackpool FC: Footballer threatened and racially abused online by fans". BBC News. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  37. ^ Browne, Gavin (19 December 2024). ""Let's hope that these companies can try and do something about it": Steve Bruce's response after messages to Jordan Gabriel". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  38. ^ Wynn, Amos (3 May 2025). "Departure confirmed for Blackpool defender as retained list date is revealed". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  39. ^ Heneghan, James (21 May 2025). "Cobblers, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town linked with move for Blackpool defender". Northampton Chronicle and Echo. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  40. ^ a b c Baggaley, Mike (1 June 2025). "Inside Vale's first transfer deal of the summer". Valiant's Substack. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  41. ^ "Jordan Gabriel is a Valiant! | Port Vale FC". Port Vale FC. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
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  44. ^ "Games played by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  45. ^ "Games played by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  46. ^ "Games played by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
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