Jordan Thorniley

Jordan Luke Thorniley (born 24 November 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Oxford United, on loan from Blackpool.

Club Career

Everton

Thorniley began playing football at Rope and Anchor JFC Warrington, for whom he played in the U6 to U11 sides. He then joined Everton at the age of 10 and progressed through the ranks of their youth academy. While at the academy, Thorniley captained Everton Under-18s side and helped the side win the Premier League title for the second time in a row.

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Thorniley was offered a new contract, leading him to turning professional in July 2015. Shortly after signing a professional contract with Everton, he moved on loan to Stockport County that same month. He made his Stockport County debut on 10 August 2015, where he played 90 minutes, in a 2–1 win over Boston United. Thorniley went on to make 10 appearances for the side before returning to his parent club in October 2015.

After his loan spell at Stockport County came to an end, Thorniley then featured for the U21 side for the remainder of the season. At the end of the 2015–16 season, Thorniley was released by the club. Following his release, he reflected his time at Everton, saying: "Everton are a well run club. It was a good environment to be in. It didn't go to plan my first year as a pro but other than that I can't fault it. It probably laid down the foundations of where I am now as well as a lot of help from Sheffield Wednesday. They laid down the pillars if you like for me to develop."

Sheffield Wednesday

After being released by Everton, Thorniley signed for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in July 2016,

Although he first appeared as unused substitute for the match against Cambridge United, which they lost 2–1 at extra time in the first round of the League Cup, Thorniley spent the most of the 2016–17 season, playing for the side. He then was featured under Carlos Carvalha