Jay Mingi

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Jay Mingi
Personal information
Full name Jade Jay Mingi[1]
Date of birth (2000-10-22) 22 October 2000 (age 23)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Colchester United
Number 20
Youth career
0000–2019 West Ham United
2019–2020 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Charlton Athletic 0 (0)
2021–2023 Portsmouth 20 (0)
2021–2022Maidenhead United (loan) 8 (1)
2023– Colchester United 21 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

Jade Jay Mingi (born 22 October 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Colchester United.

Career[edit]

Mingi came through West Ham United's academy before joining Charlton Athletic on a professional contract in 2019 after being released by West Ham.[2][3]

Charlton Athletic[edit]

He made his debut for Charlton Athletic on 30 September 2020 in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw with Brighton U21,[4] before scoring his first goal the following match as Charlton defeated Leyton Orient 3–1, again in the EFL Trophy.[5][6][7]

Portsmouth[edit]

On 24 September 2021, Mingi joined Portsmouth having been released by Charlton Athletic.[8] Mingi joined Maidenhead United on a one-month loan on 5 October 2021.[9]

Mingi made his first league start for Portsmouth in a 1–0 victory over Forest Green Rovers in October 2022.[10][11] Mingi scored his first goal for Portsmouth, with the opening goal of a 3–0 EFL Trophy victory over Stevenage on 13 December.[12] Having suffered an injury in January 2023, Mingi returned to fitness in March 2023 but failed to make a further league appearance for the club, having made 17 league appearances that season prior to his injury.[7][13][11] Having been linked in the media with a transfer to a number of EFL Championship clubs, including West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City, Mingi left Portsmouth upon the end of his contract at the end of the season, despite having been offered a new three-year deal.[11]

Colchester United[edit]

On 1 September 2023, Mingi joined EFL League Two club Colchester United on a two-year contract,[14] with Portsmouth reportedly receiving a five-figure compensation package.[15]

Style of play[edit]

Mingi plays as a midfielder. He has been noted for his ball-carrying ability.[11]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played 13 April 2024[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 2020–21 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 1 2 1
Portsmouth 2021–22 League One 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2022–23 League One 17 0 2 0 2 0 5[b] 1 26 1
Portsmouth total 20 0 2 0 2 0 5 1 29 1
Maidenhead United (loan) 2021–22 National League 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 1
Colchester United 2023–24 League Two 21 1 0 0 0 0 3[c] 0 24 1
Career total 49 2 4 0 2 0 10 2 65 4
  1. ^ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Five appearances in the EFL Trophy
  3. ^ Three appearances in the EFL Trophy

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Charlton Athletic" (PDF). English Football League. p. 19. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Andy Carroll, Samir Nasri and Adrian released by West Ham". The Independent. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Jay Mingi makes move from West Ham to Charlton Athletic public with Twitter post". 20 May 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  4. ^ "EFL TROPHY REPORT | Charlton Brighton". cafc.co.uk. Charlton Athletic F.C. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  5. ^ "PAPA JOHN'S TROPHY REPORT | Charlton 3 Leyton Orient 1". cafc.co.uk. Charlton Athletic F.C. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  6. ^ Mendez, Louis (10 November 2020). "Charlton boss Lee Bowyer pleased to see progress from both Albie Morgan and Marcus Maddison during EFL Trophy win over Leyton Orient". Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  7. ^ a b c Jay Mingi at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Pompey Complete Mingi Signing". portsmouthfc.co.uk. Portsmouth F.C. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  9. ^ @MUFCYorkRoad (5 October 2021). "✍️ We welcome defensive midfielder, Jay Mingi on a one-month loan deal from #Pompey.Jay will wear the number 21 s…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Mingi: I'm Hungry For More". portsmouthfc.co.uk. Portsmouth F.C. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d Allen, Neil (10 September 2023). "Time for ex-Charlton and West Ham man to be judged on football, yet Portsmouth stay forever defined by contract controversy". The News. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  12. ^ Simmonds, Kadeem (14 December 2022). "Jay Mingi scored his first Portsmouth goal in the cup win over Stevenage". Hampshire Live. Reach plc. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  13. ^ Simmonds, Kadeem (22 March 2023). "Jay Mingi targets Pompey consistency after returning from knee injury". Hampshire Live. Reach plc. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Colchester United: Owura Edwards, Jay Mingi and Zach Mitchell join on deadline day". BBC Sport. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  15. ^ Allen, Neil (4 September 2023). "'It has worked out okay': Portsmouth chief on five-figure windfall following summer transfer saga involving ex-West Ham and Charlton man". The News. Retrieved 10 January 2024.

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