# Jayden Richardson

Jayden De'Chante Richardson (born 4 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back for National League South club Boreham Wood.

## Career
### Nottingham Forest

After impressing as part of the Nottingham Forest academy, Richardson signed his first professional contract with the club in April 2019. He was named as part of the first team squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.

#### Loan to Exeter City

On 16 August 2019, Richardson joined League Two side Exeter City on a season-long loan. He made his professional debut on 20 August 2019, starting a 0–0 draw against Oldham Athletic. He scored his first professional goal against the same club, the first goal in a 5–1 win for Exeter.

#### Loan to Forest Green Rovers

On 23 September 2020, Richardson signed for League Two club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan.

#### Loan to Notts County

On 7 December 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on a one-month loan deal. His loan was extended in January 2022 until the end of season.

### Aberdeen

On 20 June 2022, Richardson signed with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.
On 26 July 2023, Richardson joined League Two side Stockport County on a season-long loan deal. However, the deal was cut short in January 2024 and he was loaned again to fellow League Two side Colchester United.

### Boreham Wood

On 20 September 2024, Richardson joined National League South club Boreham Wood.

## Career statistics

    As of end of 2023–24 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Domestic Cup | Domestic Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Nottingham Forest | 2019–20 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2020–21 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2021–22 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 |
| Nottingham Forest | Club totals | Club totals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Exeter City | 2019–20 | League Two | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 2 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 2020–21 | League Two | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Notts County | 2021–22 | National League | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 1 |
| Aberdeen | 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Aberdeen | 2023-24 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aberdeen | Total | Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Stockport County (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colchester United (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Career totals | Career totals | Career totals | 115 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 142 | 3 |
* ↑ Seven appearances in the EFL Trophy and two appearances in the 2020 EFL League Two play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy and two appearances in the 2021 EFL League Two play-offs

## Honours

Individual
* National League Team of the Season: 2021–22