Jacob Maddox

Jacob Christian Maddox (born 3 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Forest Green Rovers. Attacking midfielder Maddox joined Chelsea from Bristol City as a 14-year-old and has enjoyed an eye-catching development in London. The Bristol-born midfielder has been a key figure in Chelsea’s Academy set-up and is a multi-trophy winner with the Blues youth team. Maddox helped Chelsea win the FA Youth Cup for two years in a row, clinching the UEFA Youth League and was a member of the Under-18s squad that clinched the treble. He has also shone on the international stage at youth age as well and has represented England up until Under-20s, including being part of the squad that won the U19 European Championships. The talented young midfielder signed a new contract with Chelsea in August 2017, committing himself to the club until the end of the 2020/21 season.