Jesse Waller Lassen

**Last statistical update: 23:51, 15 June 2023 (UTC)**

**Jesse Waller Lassen** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Tottenham Hotspur (youth)
Having started playing the game at around the age of 11 for Alexandra Palace, Waller Lassen represented Tottenham Hotspur at youth level; after being signed following a 6-week trial aged 14. He was notably a full-time player from July 2009 to June 2012; ending with a 1-year professional contract, but a broken his ankle meant his deal was not renewed.

Woking (trial)
After departing Tottenham Hotspur, Waller Lassen had a pre-season trial with Woking. He spent the whole preperation period with *The Cardinals* and was told that he would be signed, though prior to the competitive season's start he was told that he would not remain with the club.

Bishop's Stortford
The midfielder, via Woking contacts, had a spell across 2012–13 with Bishop's Stortford in the Conference North. He made his competitive debut on 18 August 2012 in a home defeat to FC Halifax Town, as he replaced Lewwis Spence off the bench after 54 minutes. Next time out, on 20 August, Waller Lassen started an eventual 2–0 loss away to Worcester City. In March 2013, he described his footballing situation as "terrible" and that he "might retire", citing unhappiness at being on the bench too much. He had appeared 21 times across league and cup up until that point, 14 of which were as a starter but only 1 of which had occurred since New Year's Day. Waller Lassen concluded the campaign with 2 starts from 4 appearances, scoring in 1 of them - his last match for *The Blues* - on 23 April during a 5–1 triumph at Hinckley United.

Team Solent
From the 2013–14 season, Waller Lassen started to play for Wessex League - Division One side Team Solent. He debuted as a starter in a 24 August 2013 victory at home to Andover Town. On 21 September, Waller Lassen netted a brace in a 6–1 triumph over Hayling United, which preceded another double arriving on 5 October in a 5–1 win over Tadley Calleva. After a singular strike versus Fleet Spurs on 26 October, a hat-trick came for the midfielder in a 9 November road victory at East Cowes Victoria Athletic. His last 2 goals of 2013 saw him score on 30 November at Andover New Street. Following February strikes versus Amesbury Town, United Services Portsmouth and Cowes Sports, Waller Lassen notched 4 goals in a 1 March 9–1 thrashing of East Cowes Victoria Athletic.

March 2014 saw Waller Lassen net further goals against Pewsey Vale (brace), Fleet Spurs, Andover New Street and Hythe & Dibden, prior to concluding his goalscoring output for the season on 19 April with a strike versus Ringwood Town on 19 April. He concluded with 23 goals in 23 matches. Waller Lassen would improve on that tally in the subsequent 2014–15, amassing at least 28 goals across 26 appearances. He scored a brace on 6 September 2014 as they drew with Cadbury Heath from the FA Vase 1st qualifying round; as they then lost the replay. Across September and October, the midfielder notched a hat-trick over Laverstock & Ford before doubles over Downton and Hythe & Dibden alongside a single goal versus United Services Portsmouth.

Waller Lassen added goals across encounters with Romsey Town, Fleet Spurs (brace) and Tadley Calleva, which occurred sooner than December strikes versus Pewsey Vale and Cowes Sports. A treble over Fleet Spurs subsequently arrived on 31 January 2015, which followed 4 days after a sole goal over Ringwood Town. After 1 strike in February over United Services Portsmouth, he added to his tally in March by converting past Romsey Town (twice), New Milton Town, Pewsey Vale and United Services Portsmouth. 2014–15 ended with a 29 April brace at home to Hamble Club, as they won promotion as champions. Waller Lassen opened 2015–16 with 4 straight braces during wins over Fawley (on 19 September 2015), Moneyfields (on 26 September), Shaftesbury (on 3 October) and Horndean (on 10 October).

On 24 October, a 4th hat-trick for Team Solent came in a 24 October 7–2 thumping of Whitchurch United in the Wessex League - Premier Division. Up to the subsequent February 2016, the midfielder added strikes over QK Southampton, Bemerton Heath Harlequins, Folland Sports (brace), Alton (brace) and Moneyfields. In that aforementioned month, it was revealed that Waller Lassen had rejected a move to Southern League - Premier Division outfit Dorchester Town - stating "I don't see the point of just jumping up one league. If I'm going to leave Solent, it would have to be a step up". On the pitch in February, he added goals in fixtures with Hamworthy United, Lymington Town and Salisbury. His season concluded with more conversions versus Folland Sports, AFC Portchester, Verwood Town (brace) and Portland United.

An FA Vase 2nd qualifying round goal over Hallen kickstarted Waller Lassen's 2016–17 season on 24 September 2016, as it preceded singular strikes in early October versus Blackfield & Langley and Brockenhurst. He concluded that month with back-to-back braces against Fareham Town and Cowes Sports. Waller Lassen departed at the campaign's conlusion, having added additional goals for *The Sparks* in games with the following clubs: Hamworthy United (3), Amesbury Town (2), Fawley (2), Newport (IoW) (2), Fareham Town (1), Horndean (1), Lymington Town (1), Portland United (1), Verwood Town (1). In total, he had featured un "over 150 games" and scored "over 130 goals".

Yeovil Town (trial)
In early 2016, Waller Lassen had a lengthy trial with League Two club Yeovil Town; though no move materialised.

Salisbury
On 23 March 2017, Waller Lassen switched to Southern League - Division One South & West outfit Salisbury. *The Whites* would reach the play-off final but lose to Tiverton Town, as he departed at the campaign's conlusion.

Team Solent (return)
After missing the 2017–18 season, Waller Lassen returned to Team Solent to play 3 matches during 2018–19. He debuted and netted on 6 August 2018 as they drew 1–1 at home to Lymington Town, prior to scoring twice in a 11 August defeat at Hamworthy United. His 3rd and final appearance came on 26 January 2019 in a 2-goal home victory over Christchurch.

Rebel
From 2017 to 2019, Waller Lassen took part in exhibition matches for YouTube-based team Rebel. He notably appeared twice for them in the Wembley Cup against HTU, initially in a group stage loss at the St Paul's Sports Ground before scoring the winner in a semi-final win at Wembley Stadium.

### HTU

2019–20
On 11 September 2019, it was revealed that Waller Lassen - and Rebel teammate Sam Byles - had signed with HTU on trial. He and Byles were selected to start later that day as Brentwood Town eliminated *The Tags* from the Essex Thames-Side Trophy 1st round. Their permanent arrivals were confirmed on 12 September. He scored in his 1st official appearance as a full-time player on 14 September, as HTU lost to Frenford in the FA Vase 2nd qualifying round. 2 appearances later, Waller Lassen also netted on his Essex Senior League bow during a 2–1 victory at Ilford - as he was assisted by Byles. A further few appearances later, the midfielder scored twice as HTU won 2–0 away to Stansted on 5 October. He followed that with 2 goals in 2 games versus Cockfosters (on 9 October, also assisting George Smith) and Hoddesdon Town (on 12 October).

Having concluded October with assists for Joshua Osude and George Smith across fixtures with Takeley and Clapton, Waller Lassen claimed a hat-trick of assists on 5 November as they beat Sawbridgeworth Town 4–0 in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy 1st round - with Ryan Adams, George Irving and Tashan Richmond benefitting from his plays. His final direct goal contributions for the campaign came in a 9 November 5–2 win over Enfield, as he scored and set-up Samraj Gill at the EMR Stadium. By early December, Waller Lassen had amassed 18 appearances, 7 goals and 7 assists for manager Jay Devereux's side. His last match for the club occurred on 4 December as he came off the substitute's bench during an Errington Challenge Cup 1st round.

Waller Lassen subsequently took a break from football, prior to having his departure officialised by HTU on 7 January 2020. He revealed that he had "just found myself not enjoying playing anymore", though noted it was "through no fault of Hashtag or anyone involved. Everyone has been great from the first minute I joined – from the fans to the staff and players, making me feel so welcome and loved!". Jay Devereux stated that he was "naturally disappointed", but disclosed "the health and well-being of my players is far more important and the last thing I want for any of them is to not enjoy their football". Both the player and manager confirmed that they hoped Waller Lassen would return to *The Tags* at some point in the future.

2020–21
Following the COVID-19 pandemic-enforced lockdown that saw the preceding season curtailed, Waller Lassen completed a return to *The Tags* ahead of 2020–21. In June 2020, he had noted at the year's remote awards ceremony that he would rejoin "in some capacity" for pre-season, before having it officially confirmed on 1 August. His unofficial second debut for HTU saw him notch 2 assists (for Kris Newby and Joe Gregory) in their pre-season opener at Frenford on 1 August, while his 1st goal back came in the penultimate exhibition encounter with Grays Athletic on 24 August. He netted the opening competitive goal of his 2nd spell on 7 September in a victory versus Hadley.

On 21 September, Waller Lassen was key to HTU's televised shoot-out win over Soham Town Rangers in the FA Cup 1st qualifying round, initially scoring a late leveller in the 1–1 draw before converting a decisive dinked penalty to seal their progression into the following stage. He ended the month with an assist for Tom Anderson over Sawbridgeworth Town on 26 September and a goal in a triumph over Walthamstow on 29 September. Waller Lassen opened the succeeding October by setting up Toby Aromolaran's stoppage time go-ahead goal in their FA Cup 2nd qualifying round tie with Braintree Town on 3 October, though they would exit the competition after conceding immediately and losing the subsequent shoot-out - despite him converting his spot-kick.

Waller Lassen scored his 12th HTU goal whilst amassing assists George Smith and Harry Honesty in a 5–0 success over Wormley Rovers in the FA Vase 2nd qualifying round on 10 October. The season would, like 2019–20, be curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic around December, though not after the midfielder had added additional assists against Southend Manor (on 24 October, league) and Coggeshall United (on 1 November, cup). Despite the consecutive shortened seasons, HTU would still receive promotion to the Isthmian League - North Division during the off-season.

2021–22
In pre-season ahead of 2021–22, Waller Lassen struck with goals in matches with Cray Wanderers, White Ensign and Basingstoke Town. He then netted the team's 1st competitive goal of the season in their opening draw Isthmian League - North Division draw at home to Coggeshall Town on 15 August. A 2nd goal of the campaign arrived soon after in a 30 August encounter with Brentwood Town. Across the rest of the season, Waller Lassen took his goal tally from 17 to 23 with strikes versus Maldon & Tiptree, Corinthian, AFC Sudbury, Great Wakering Rovers, Coggeshall Town and Basildon United, while his assist numbers improved by 3 after set-ups against Great Wakering Rovers, Romford and Basildon United for Toby Aromolaran (initial 2) and Luke Hirst.

On 25 July 2022, after the player had confirmed behind the scenes before 2022–23 pre-season, Waller Lassen departed HTU following 78 matches, 23 goals and 18 assists. Jay Devereux cited lengthier travel unhapiness as to the main reason to explain his departure, as HTU noted his desire to "look for a club closer to home".

### Post-HTU

Hertford Town
A move to Hertford Town of the Southern League - Division One Central was publicised on 29 July 2022. *The Blues* would place 14th at the conclusion of his 1st campaign with the club, as the midfielder himself scored 12 goals (5 of which were penalties) in 29 fixtures.

## Personal Life

Waller Lassen is half German. He attended Highgate Wood Secondary School (2004–2009) and Southampton Solent University (2013–2017), having also spent his intermediate educational years learning within the academy of Tottenham Hotspur (2009–2011). Waller Lassen has worked in a variety of positions, namely as a coach (having worked as that from a young age) for Elite Feet Football (2012–2013), Southampton Solent University (2014–2017) and AFC Herts U13s, a lifeguard for SLM - Everyone Active (2013) and as a counsellor at Camp Carolina (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). He founded Strive Football Academy in December 2017. In 2022, Waller Lassen obtained a UEFA B Licence for coaching.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (50)
* List of appearances of Jesse Waller Lassen

Goals (38)
* List of goals of Jesse Waller Lassen

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Jesse Waller Lassen" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jesse Waller Lassen: 2022/2023 Biog & Stats" .
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "IS THERE ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR RELEASED FOOTBALLERS? MEET UNIFIED FOOTBALL" , 22 November 2018.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Learn more about our founder, Jesse Waller Lassen and his experience playing and coaching" .
5. ↑ "Jesse Waller Lassen" .
6. ↑ "@JamesBattcock it's terrible. Might retire." , 25 March 2013.
7. ↑ "@JamesBattcock You been seeing my name on the bench... You know half the story then.." , 26 March 2013.
8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 "Jesse Waller-Lassen player stats" .
9. ↑ "Great to see #TeamSolent FC captain @The\_JWL in today's @dailyecho after his fantastic performance on Saturday :)" , 16 February 2016.
10. ↑ "Team Solent hotshot invited back for another trial with Yeovil Town" , 1 February 2016.
11. ↑ "Steve swoops for duo on Deadline Day" , 23 March 2017.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Jesse Waller Lassen" .
13. ↑ "First game for @FCRebelTweets against @arsenalfantv. Back playing with my boy Will after almost…" , 20 October 2017.
14. ↑ "Two trialists playing for us tonight. You might recognise them 👀 @THE\_JWL x @SamByles #️⃣" , 11 September 2019.
15. ↑ "Hashtag United announce the arrivals of Jesse Waller-Lassen and Sam Byles!" (archived) , 12 September 2019.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "Hashtag United: Jesse Waller-Lassen departs the club" (archived) , 7 January 2020.
17. ↑ "😮ON THE SPOT! @SpencerOwen asks if @THE\_JWL will be rejoining us next season...here’s his reply🤞 🏆Which award did @THE\_JWL win? 🎥FULL VID:" , 28 June 2020.
18. ↑ "YES YES YES YES It’s official. @THE\_JWL is back in the yellow and blue 🙌 @LewisPreston speaks to him in the video for this match 👊" , 1 August 2020.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "WALLER-LASSEN LEAVES ↗️ Jesse has decided to leave the Tags to look for a club closer to home. He was a part of a memorable @EmiratesFACup run and has contributed to many amazing memories during his time in 🟡&🔵. Good luck elsewhere @THE\_JWL 👋" , 25 July 2022.
20. ↑ "WHO LEFT & WHO JOINED! - HASHTAG UNITED SQUAD UPDATE 22/23" , 11 August 2022.
21. ↑ "🚨INCOMING SIGNING! We are delighted that Jesse Waller-Lassen has agreed to join the Blues. A creative, technically gifted forward who is also a dead ball specialist, @THE\_JWL moves across from Isthmian North side @hashtagutd. Welcome to the club Jesse." , 29 July 2022.
22. ↑ "@JamesBattcock ill explain another time. Half German... Never used that site..." , 26 March 2013.