Jayden Nguyen
| Jayden Nguyen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jayden Nguyen | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 2006 | ||
| Original team(s) | Calder Cannons (Talent League), Aberfeldie Football Club | ||
| Draft | Category B rookie selection (2024) | ||
| Debut | Round 21, 2025, Essendon vs. Sydney, at Sydney Cricket Ground | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Essendon | 3 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jayden Nguyen (born 27 July 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
AFL career
Nguyen was selected by Essendon in the 2025 rookie draft as a Next Generation Academy selection.[1]
During the 2025 season, he made his debut against Sydney in round 21, becoming the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the AFL.[2] After impressing in the senior team in his first three matches, Nguyen signed a one year contract extension to remain at Essendon in 2026.[3]
References
- ^ "Bombers welcome Nguyen". Essendon Football Club. 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Nguyen to make AFL debut". Star Weekly. 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Nguyen extends to 2026". Essendon Football Club. 19 August 2025.
External links
- Jayden Nguyen's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Jayden Nguyen at AustralianFootball.com
- Jayden Nguyen's playing statistics from AFL Tables