Jackson Jones
Next Level U Statement
Objective: To play competitive soccer as much as a I can while obtaining a four year degree in business and / or sports management. I want to use that education to continue in a career with a focus on my own business related to sports.
I am a versatile player who excels at creating space and finding an open man to whom I can pass the ball. I can perform in various tense situations during all tempos of the game. I have been told I have great vision of the field and am a good decision maker when it comes to plays.
I have an accurate shot with the ability to finish. I have consistently been asked to take free kicks and penalty shots for all the teams I have played for. I am mindful of where my teammates are on the field and who is in the best position to finish a play.
Over the years I have played a year up and played in different positions and with various teams. I am constantly looking to improve my skills through valuable experience with new coaches and teammates, playing different roles, and getting as many minutes as I can in a game.
Highlight Videos
2023/2024 Updated Highlights
As per FTF Canada (ftfcanada.ca)
@jjacksonjones___ is an absolutely class midfielder who can easily put the ball in the top corner, dribble around the opposition like it’s nothing, and win the ball back in the attacking third. He knows how to time his runs in the box, is composed in game-changing scenarios, has fantastic passing range and has a first touch that leaves the opposition with no chance of getting the ball. Jackson is a perfect representation of a midfielder and is one of the best players of his class, as proven by his top 20 ranking in our FTF 2025 rankings.
2023/2024 Updated Highlights
As per FTF Canada (ftfcanada.ca)
@jjacksonjones___ is an absolutely class midfielder who can easily put the ball in the top corner, dribble around the opposition like it’s nothing, and win the ball back in the attacking third. He knows how to time his runs in the box, is composed in game-changing scenarios, has fantastic passing range and has a first touch that leaves the opposition with no chance of getting the ball. Jackson is a perfect representation of a midfielder and is one of the best players of his class, as proven by his top 20 ranking in our FTF 2025 rankings.
Canadian
6' 1"
170lbs
Duncan Wilde, Blue Devils FC Club Head Coach
905-483-3349 – duncanwilde@hotmail.com
www.bluedevils.ca
Academics
Sports Management
Business
Sports Analytics
- School Name
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
- School City
- Oakville
- Country
- Canada
- Post Secondary
- University of Central Lancashire
- Recruitment Year
- 2025
Centre Attacking Mid
Box to Box Midfielder
and False 9
My first thought when getting the ball is looking up to play into the open space and start a new attack. These plays often lead me to get an assist.
My playstyle for the team is to be in a free roam position off the ball.
At the same time I am mindful of players that move into the play from a defender’s position. I am ready to react to ensure the positions are not left unattended when possession is lost.
- Versatile player who can create space.
- Ability find an open man to get the ball to during all tempos of the game.
- Great vision of the field and is a good decision maker in all situations.
- Calmness with the ball.
- Accurate shot with the ability to finish.
- Mindful of where my teammates are on the field and who is in the best position to finish a play.
- Can play a variety of positions.
- Can find another gear when chasing down a ball.
- Coachable and uses feedback from coach.
- Believes in team success over individual stats.
- Communicator on and off the field.
- Team player and leader.
- Encourages teammates.
League Experience:
- Soccer Academy Alliance Canada (SAAC) League (2007) – 2016 to 2017
- Toronto Futsal League – 2016 to 2017
- Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) Director’s Academy Fall 2017
- Hershey League with 2007 and 2006 teams – 2017 to 2018
- Ontario Academy Soccer League (OASL) with 2007 and 2006 teams – 2017 to 2019
- Greater Toronto Indoor Soccer League (GTISL) – 2019
- Sahlen’s Sport Park, NY – 2017 to 2019
- Oakville Futsal League
- Ontario Player Development League – 2020 to 2024
- U20 League One Reserves – 2024
Club History:
U4 – U8: Oakville Soccer Club
U8 – U14: Rush Canada Soccer Academy OPDL
U14 –U15: Oakville Soccer Club OPDL
U15 – Present: Blue Devils FC
Tournament Play:
U8- U11: 2007 Rush Canada Soccer Academy Team – Full Time U8-10 and Part Time U11
- Michigan Club Challenge – Michigan – April 2016 – Runner Up
- Rush Kickoff Classic – Michigan – August 2016 – Won
- Rush Kickoff Classic – Michigan – August 2017 – Runner Up
- GPS Summer Showcase – Massachusetts – June 2018 – Runner Up
- 20th Annual Ohio Premier Invitational – Ohio September 2018 – Finalist
U10 – U12: 2006 Michigan Rush Soccer Academy Team for Tournaments
- Ohio Premier Invitational – Ohio – September 2016 – Finalist
- Nike Classic Cup Fall – Illinois – October 2016 – Finalist
- Weston Cup – Florida – February 2017 – Runner Up
- Jags Invitational – Michigan – May 2017 – Runner Up
- Tottenham Hotspur America Trophy – Florida – December 2017 – Won
- Cincinnati Elite Spring – Ohio – March 2018 – Won
U11- U12: 2006 Rush Canada Soccer Academy Team – Full Time 18 months
- Greece United Futbol Club – New York – May 2017 – Won
- Robbie Festival – Toronto, ON – June 2017 – Participant
- Nike Classic Cup Fall – Illinois – October 2017 – Won
- Pacesetter Soccer Invitational Tournament (PSI) – Ohio – May 2018 – Won
- EDP Summer Classic – June 2018 – Won
U12- U13: 2007 Rush Canada Soccer Academy Team
- Jags Invitational – Michigan – May 2019 – Runner Up
- Season Finale (CASA/Internationals Soccer Club) – October 2019 – Won
U13: 2006 Rush Canada Soccer Academy Select Team for Tournament
- City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase 2020* – Finalist
*Selected for the 2006 Rush Select Team (a year up)
U14: Covid – No Tournaments Available
U15: 2007 Oakville Soccer Club OPDL
- Premier Spring Showcase – Surrey, BC 2022
- Umbro Showcase – Mississauga, ON 2022
U16: 2007 Blue Devils FC & St. Thomas Aquinas S.S. Jr. Soccer*
- FTF x VSC Fall Showcase Tournament – Vaughan ON October 2022
- Bethesda Premier Cup – Maryland, USA November 2022 (Won Group)
- UK Tour – England/Scotland March 2023*
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic SS – May 2023 – Halton Catholic Athletic Association (HCAA) – Junior Boys League (2nd Place)
- FTF x VSC Spring Showdown Tournament – Vaughan ON April 2023 (Won Event)
- Umbro Top Rated Showcase – Mississauga ON May 2023 (Won Group)
- NYC Cup – July 2023 (Won Event)
- Champions Showcase – Ottawa ON August 2023 (Won Event)
U17: 2007 Blue Devils FC
- FTF x VSC Fall Classic – Vaughan October 2023
- Bethesda Premier Cup – Maryland, USA November 2023 (Won Potomac Group)
- Sigma University Showcase – Mississauga, ON December 2023
- City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase February 2024
- FTF x VSC Spring Showdown Tournament – Vaughan ON April 2024
- Blue Chip Showcase – Lebanon, OH April 2024
ID Camps and Acknowledgements
- August 2021 – U15 Toronto FC Trialist
- April 2022 – Premier Spring ID Camp
- May 2022 – Umbro Player ID Camp
- July 2022 – Syracuse University ID Camp
- January 2023 – Selected as FTF Winter Combine Series Gatorade Player of the Game
- March 2023 – Voted MVP of the UK tour by his teammates
- April 2023 – Selected to the FTF Spring Showcase All 2007 Team
- May 2023 – Selected 16th to FTF Top 35 Canadian Players for Class of 2025
- June 2023 – St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School (STA) Junior Soccer MVP
- October 2023 – Selected 25th to FTF Top 60 Canadian Players for Class of 2025
- December 2023 – Selected to the 2025 Sigma University Showcase – All Stars Second Team Starting 11
- January 2024 – Selected to the FTF Team Ontario | FTF x TFC All-Star Invitational Showcase
- April 2024 – FTF Spring Showdown Player of the Game (Game 3)
- May 2024 – EXACT Sports – Showcase Camp – New York Boys (West)
- May 2024 – EXACT Sports Evaluation Exact Sports Player Evaluation – Jackson Jones May 2024
- May 2024 – Ranked 26 in the FTF Top 85 Canadian Players for Class of 2025
- July 2024 – Attended the Macclesfield FC 4-week Residency Camp in Macclesfield UK
- July 2024 – Added to EXACT Sports International Player Watchlist!
- Oct 2024 – University of Guelph ID Camp
- Nov. 2024 – EXACT Sports – Showcase Camp Buffalo
- December 2024 – FTF Euro Combine Series
- January 2025 – FTF Winter Combine Series
Additional Training (2018-Present):
- Toronto FC Camp
- Vancouver Whitecaps Camp
- Sports Specific Training
- Soccer Fitness Training
- Final 3rd Individual Soccer Training
- Peaks Lifestyle Fitness
See Team History
