Jordan Pefok
![]() Pefok in 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu[1] | |||||||||||||||
Date of birth | April 26, 1996 | |||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Washington, D.C., United States | |||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)[2] | |||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Striker | |||||||||||||||
Club information | ||||||||||||||||
Current team | Young Boys | |||||||||||||||
Number | 17 | |||||||||||||||
Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
2003–2015 | Reims | |||||||||||||||
Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
2013–2016 | Reims II | 18 | (4) | |||||||||||||
2015–2018 | Reims | 69 | (20) | |||||||||||||
2017 | → Châteauroux (loan) | 15 | (10) | |||||||||||||
2018–2021 | Rennes | 29 | (3) | |||||||||||||
2020 | Rennes II | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2020–2021 | → Young Boys (loan) | 32 | (12) | |||||||||||||
2021– | Young Boys | 21 | (15) | |||||||||||||
National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
2017 | France U21 | 2 | (1) | |||||||||||||
2021– | United States | 8 | (1) | |||||||||||||
Honours
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 21, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of September 5, 2021 |
Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu[1] (born April 26, 1996), commonly known as Jordan Pefok, is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Swiss Super League club Young Boys and the United States men's national team.[3] He is a former youth international for France.
Club career[]
Reims[]
Pefok is a youth product of Stade de Reims, having joined the club as a 7-year-old.[4] He made his Ligue 1 debut on January 31, 2015, against Toulouse, replacing Alexi Peuget after 67 minutes in a 1–0 away defeat.[5] On August 9, 2015, Pefok scored his first Ligue 1 goal in only his second appearance, against Girondins de Bordeaux.[6] He signed his first professional contract in September 2015 committing to a three-year deal with Reims.[4]
On October 24, 2017, Pefok was named the Ligue 2 Player of the Month for September due to ranking among the league's best in both goals and assists, while leading Reims to the top of the Ligue 2 table.[7] On December 16, 2017, he set a career high for goals in a match by netting a hat trick against Valenciennes.[8] Pefok helped Reims win the 2017–18 Ligue 2 season and promotion to Ligue 1 for the 2018–19 season while also setting a record for the number of points in a Ligue 2 season. He finished the season with 17 goals, the second-highest total among all Ligue 2 players, as well as seven assists.[9]
Rennes[]
On June 12, 2018, Pefok signed a contract with Ligue 1 side Rennes.[10] On September 20, he made his European debut in the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League group stage for Rennes. On November 8, he scored his first European goal, against Dynamo Kyiv.[11] On December 22, he had his first Ligue 1 brace, scoring two goals and adding an assist against Nîmes Olympique in a 4–0 victory.[12]
Young Boys[]
On September 13, 2020, Pefok was loaned to Swiss side Young Boys.[13] After recording 15 goals and four assists across all competitions during the loan, Young Boys exercised the option to make the move permanent, effective July 1, 2021.[14]
On September 14, 2021, Pefok scored the winning goal in the final minute of stoppage time in the opening match of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League season, a 2–1 win against Manchester United.[15]
International career[]
Pefok was born in Washington, D.C. to Cameroonian parents and grew up in France.[16] As a result, he was initially eligible to play for France, Cameroon, or the United States internationally.[17]
Pefok was called up for the first time to the France under-21 national team for two friendly matches in June 2017. He scored against Albania under-21s in his debut, and also played against Cameroon under-20s.[18]
The United States Soccer Federation inquired about Pefok,[19] and he was invited to United States camp for a match against France in June 2018 but declined the call-up, citing his transfer from Reims to Rennes, while leaving the door open for possible inclusion in the United States squad in the future.[20] On March 10, 2021, he announced that he had committed to play for the United States.[21]
Pefok made his debut for the United States on March 25, 2021, in a 4–1 friendly win over Jamaica.[22] On June 3, 2021, he scored the winning goal in the 89th minute of a 1–0 win over Honduras in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal, after entering the game as a late substitution.[23]
Name[]
Jordan wears Pefok, his mother's maiden name, on the back of his jersey for the United States and BSC Young Boys.[24][25] Since August 2021, he has requested to be called Jordan Pefok in public communications and rosters.[26][27]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of February 21, 2022[3]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Reims II | 2013–14 | CFA 2 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | |||
2015–16 | CFA 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | ||||
2016–17 | CFA | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
Total | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | ||
Reims | 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2015–16 | Ligue 1 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 3 | ||
2016–17 | Ligue 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | ||
2017–18 | Ligue 2 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 38 | 18 | ||
Total | 69 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 25 | ||
Châteauroux (loan) | 2016–17 | Championnat National | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 11 | |
Rennes | 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 23 | 7 |
2019–20 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 21 | 1 | ||
Total | 29 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 44 | 8 | ||
Young Boys (loan) | 2020–21 | Swiss Super League | 32 | 12 | 1 | 0 | — | 10[b] | 3 | 43 | 15 | |
Young Boys | 2021–22 | Swiss Super League | 21 | 15 | 1 | 0 | — | 12[c] | 5 | 30 | 20 | |
Career total | 180 | 64 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 224 | 83 |
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, nine appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
International[]
- As of match played September 5, 2021[28]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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United States | 2021 | 8 | 1 |
Total | 8 | 1 |
- Scores and results list the United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Pefok goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | June 3, 2021 | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, United States | 4 | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2021 CONCACAF Nations League Finals |
Honors[]
Reims
Rennes
Young Boys
United States
References[]
- ^ a b "Jordan Siebatcheu | BSC Young Boys". Swiss Football League – SFL. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Jordan Pefok at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b "France – T. Siebatcheu – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ a b "Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu – Stade de Reims". Stade de Reims. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ^ "Toulouse vs. Reims – 31 January 2015 – Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- ^ "Bordeaux vs. Reims – 9 August 2015 – Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "STEVE MANDANDA ET THEOSON SIEBATCHEU, JOUEURS DU MOIS DE SEPTEMBRE !". UNFP.org. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ "LIGUE 2 : LE LEADER REIMS ÉCRASE VALENCIENNES !". Le Figaro. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
- ^ "Ensemble, fêtons nos champions ! - Stade de Reims". May 7, 2018.
- ^ "Officiel : Jordan Siebtcheu signe à Rennes" (in French). L'Équipe. June 12, 2018.
- ^ "USMNT Weekly Youth Update: The Christian Cappis Saga". SB Nation. November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Jordan Siebatcheu makes SofaScore's Ligue 1 Team of the Week". Twitter. December 23, 2018.
- ^ "Transferts : Jordan Siebatcheu (Rennes) s'engage avec les Young Boys Berne (officiel)" (in French). L'Équipe. September 13, 2020.
- ^ "Jordy Siebatcheu unterschreibt bis 2024". Bscyb.ch (in German). Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Young Boys-Man. United | UEFA Champions League". UEFA.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "First Steps with the USMNT: Learn more about Jordan Siebatcheu and Bryan Reynolds". www.ussoccer.com.
- ^ "ASN article: Here's a Name to Know: Theoson Jordan Siebatcheu". americansoccernow.com.
- ^ "JORDAN SIEBATCHEU". fff.fr. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. soccer: Joseph Gyau steps up to German 2nd division". washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "Sources: USMNT search for dual nationals continues with two U.S.-born, Europe-based players". theathletic.com.
- ^ Johnson, Jonathan (March 10, 2021). "Jordan Siebatcheu commits to USMNT: Young Boys striker primed for call-up 'if that possibility is presented'". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OPENS TWO-GAME EUROPEAN TOUR WITH 4-1 VICTORY AGAINST JAMAICA IN AUSTRIA TO EXTEND UNBEATEN RUN TO EIGHT MATCHES". ussoccer.com.
- ^ "Jordan Siebatcheu scores late winner to send USA to Concacaf Nations League final". cbssports.com.
- ^ "For club and country Jordan wears "Pefok" on the back of his jersey, which is his mother's maiden name". Twitter. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "The story behind Siebatcheu debut jersey with the USMNT". AS. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ "USMNT REWIND: WITH A BRACE, RICARDO PEPI HEADLINES LIST OF SIX USMNT PLAYERS TO SCORE AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER WCQ CAMP". U.S. Soccer. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ "YOUR @USMNT ROSTER FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFYING". Twitter. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ Jordan Pefok at Soccerway. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ "Young Boys win fourth straight Swiss league title". Yahoo. April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
External links[]
- Jordan Pefok at the French Football Federation (in French)
- Jordan Pefok at the French Football Federation (archived) (in French)
- Jordan Pefok at Soccerway
- 1996 births
- Living people
- Soccer players from Washington, D.C.
- United States men's international soccer players
- American soccer players
- French footballers
- France under-21 international footballers
- France youth international footballers
- American emigrants to France
- American people of Cameroonian descent
- French people of Cameroonian descent
- Association football forwards
- Ligue 1 players
- Ligue 2 players
- Championnat National players
- Championnat National 2 players
- Championnat National 3 players
- Swiss Super League players
- Stade de Reims players
- LB Châteauroux players
- Stade Rennais F.C. players
- BSC Young Boys players
- American expatriate soccer players
- American expatriates in Switzerland
- French expatriate footballers
- French expatriates in Switzerland
- Expatriate footballers in Switzerland