Joevin Jones

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Joevin Jones
Personal information
Full nameJoevin Martin Jones
Date of birth (1991-08-03) 3 August 1991
Place of birthCarenage, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
Height1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
Playing positionLeft-wing back, Midfielder
Club information
Current clubW Connection
Number10
Youth career
2005–2009Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2009–W Connection44(20)
National team‡
2011Trinidad and Tobago U206(0)
2011–Trinidad and Tobago U238(0)
2010–Trinidad and Tobago33(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 February 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2013

Joevin Martin Jones (born 3 August 1991) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder and is the captain for TT Pro League club W Connection. He also represents the Trinidad and Tobago national team primarily playing as a left-wing back.

Jones made his professional debut in 2009 at the age of 17 with W Connection of the TT Pro League in his native Trinidad and Tobago.

Early life

Jones was born in Carenage, Trinidad and Tobago, as the son of former Strike Squad member Kelvin.[1] Joevin began playing football at the age of 6 and attributes his passion for the sport to his father. In fact, during his father's playing career, Kelvin would wake up his two sons, Joevin and Alvin, to train each morning together.[1]

At the age of 14, Jones attended Mucurapo Senior Comprehensive in Trinidad and began his competitive football career. In 2008, playing as left-back, Jones led Mucurapo to the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) North Zone title and the national Intercol Big Five crown.[2] Joevin was also named among the top five best players along with Mucurapo and future international teammate Kevin Molino.[3]

Club career

W Connection

Jones made his professional debut for W Connection of the TT Pro League after making two appearances during the Savonetta Boys' runners-up finish in the 2009 FA Trophy, including a midfield start in the final.[4] In his first league season, Jones cemented a position in the starting eleven, appearing seven times and scoring on two occasions, which were motivation for his first Trinidad and Tobago national team call-up in September 2010.[5]

After a series of consecutive starts for the Soca Warriors, Jones garnered interest from several clubs in the United States.[6] In February 2011, Jones and W Connection teammate Shahdon Winchester were invited for a trial with the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.[7][8] This was followed with a further two-week trial with Toronto FC.[9] However, the two trials proved unsuccessful and he was ultimately released.[10] Upon his return to Trinidad and Tobago, Joevin was a catalyst in leading W Connection to the club's fourth Pro League championship finishing the season with ten appearances and two goals. Following the season, Jones helped the Savonetta Boys' win the 2012 CFU Club Championship and earn a place in the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League.[11]

Jones began the 2012–13 season with the winning goal in the Digicel Charity Shield earning him the Man of the Match award.[12] During the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League, he appeared in three matches and scored a goal in a 3–2 defeat to Xelajú. Afterwards, he went on to enjoy his most successful season with W Connection leading the club with 10 league goals, which included his first career hat-trick as a professional in a 5–2 win against Police.[13] In February 2013, Jones had another unsuccessful trial with Toronto FC during their pre-season.[14][15] On 26 April, Jones scored two goals against Caledonia AIA in route to the Savonetta Boys topping their 2013 CFU Club Championship group to secure consecutive trips to the CONCACAF Champions League.[16]

Jones was named the captain prior to the 2013–14 season and changed from the number 36 jersey in favour of number 10. In the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League, Joevin made appearances during the Savonetta Boys' first three group stage matches. However, on 22 September, Jones and W Connection teammate Daneil Cyrus competed in a minor league match featuring for Jones' hometown team of Carenage. Consequently, Jones and Cyrus were suspended by the club and did not travel with the team to Houston for the club's final match.[17] On 27 September, W Connection's Disciplinary Committee decided to fine the two players one month's salary and serve a retroactive two match suspension. After leading the Savonetta Boys to the 2013 TOYOTA Classic crown in November, Jones had an unsuccessful trial with Udinese of Serie A.[18][19]

International career

Jones has represented Trinidad and Tobago on various levels of international competition, having been capped for the under-20,[20] under-23 Olympic team, and the Trinidad and Tobago national teams.[5]

He made his debut for the Trinidad and Tobago national team on 7 September 2010 in a match against Panama coming on as a second-half substitute for Aklie Edwards at left-back.[5] Jones went on to play in six consecutive games for the national team before selection in the squad's qualification attempt for the 2010 Caribbean Cup. His appearance streak continued for an additional two games before a suspected calf injury kept him out against Haiti.[21] Jones made his return in the Soca Warriors' first match of the 2010 Caribbean Cup against Cuba. After appearing for the national team in September 2010, Jones enjoyed an active role in the team finishing the year with 11 appearances. After not featuring during the national team's disappointing qualification campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil,[22] Joevin made his international return in a friendly match against Finland on 22 January 2012. After missing out on another friendly against Antigua and Barbuda a month later, he returned on 15 August in a 2–0 loss to Canada.

2013 Gold Cup

In November and December 2012, Jones helped lead the national team through qualification and a runners-up finish in the 2012 Caribbean Cup to qualify for the country's first CONCACAF Gold Cup in six years. In the build-up to the Gold Cup, Jones started in friendlies against Belize and Peru in March 2013. The following month, he also started in 4–0 and 1–0 losses to Romania and Estonia, respectively, during the national team's first visit to European soil since the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.[23][24] After the Gold Cup draw, Trinidad and Tobago entered Group B along with El Salvador, Haiti, and Honduras. Based on his performance in the previous friendlies, Joevin was named in the final squad for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup on 28 July.[25]

Jones started at left-back in the Soca Warriors' first group match against El Salvador. He struggled to provide accurate passing throughout the match. However, with Trinidad and Tobago needing a goal, Joevin provided the long ball in the 73rd minute that set-up Kenwyne Jones' goal to secure a vital draw for the Warriors.[26] He also started in the match between Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago. Jones showed a definite improvement compared to his group match against El Salvador providing numerous overlapping runs and several crosses into the penalty area. However, in the 60th minute, Jones suffered from a late sliding tackle resulting in an ankle injury and an early second-half substitution.[27] In the final group match between the Warriors and Honduras, Jones returned from injury and made his third consecutive start in the backline. Trinidad and Tobago went on to win the match 2–0 and advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2000.[28] However, Jones did not take part in the 1–0 loss to Mexico due to a hamstring injury prior to the quarterfinal match.[29]

Career statistics

Club

As of 1 February 2014[30]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental[lower-alpha 1] Other[lower-alpha 2] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
W Connection 2009 TT Pro League 002000000020
2010–11 7210200000102
2011–12 10240300050222
2012–13 1510102031332414
2013–14 12650003000206
Total 44201307061837824
Career total 44201307061837824
  1. ↑ Includes appearances in the CONCACAF Champions League.
  2. ↑ Includes appearances in the Digicel Charity Shield and CFU Club Championship.

International

As of 19 November 2013[31][32]

International appearances

Team Year Apps Goals
Trinidad and Tobago 2010110
201100
2012130
201390
201400
Total330

Honours

Club

Trinidad and Tobago W Connection

Individual

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Victoria Walcott (19 August 2013). "Spotlight on W Connection starlet Joevin Jones". Wired868.com. Retrieved 2 February 2014. 
  2. ↑ Inshan "Flex" Mohammed (20 January 2014). "Intercol Champions". Soca Warriors Online. Retrieved 21 January 2014. 
  3. ↑ Inshan "Flex" Mohammed (23 April 2009). "SSFL top girls & boys all-star teams". Soca Warriors Online. Retrieved 21 January 2014. 
  4. ↑ "Joe Public lifts 2009 FA Trophy in dramatic style". Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com). 10 December 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2009. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Inshan Muhammad (15 June 2013). "Player Profile – Joevin Martin Jones". Soca Warriors Online. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Foreign clubs eye Hector, Jones". T&T Guardian Staff. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  7. ↑ "W Connection trio for MLS trials". Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian). 1 February 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  8. ↑ "Jones gets his VISA...off to Colorado for trial". Shaun Fuentes (TTFF Media). 31 January 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  9. ↑ "Four New Trialists in Orlando". Toronto FC Press Release. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  10. ↑ "Bateau, Winchester, Jones released by US teams from trial". Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian). 24 February 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  11. ↑ Randy Bando (22 June 2012). "Caledonia pips Connection for CFU Club Championship title". TTProLeague.com. Retrieved 2 February 2014. 
  12. ↑ "Connection snatches inaugural Digicel Charity Shield". Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com). 9 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012. 
  13. ↑ "Jones hat-trick heats up League chase". Randy Bando (TTProLeague.com). 23 February 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013. 
  14. ↑ "Joevin Jones on trial with Toronto FC". Dave Rowaan (WakingtheRed.com). 3 February 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  15. ↑ "Joevin Jones cut from Toronto FC pre-season". Duncan Fletcher (WakingtheRed.com). 11 February 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  16. ↑ "CFU Club Championship 2013 – W Connection 4–0 Caledonia AIA". CONCACAF.com. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  17. ↑ Lasana Liburd (26 September 2013). "Minor sweat, major consequences: Joevin and Cyrus face Connection axe". Wired868.com. Retrieved 29 September 2013. 
  18. ↑ Lasana Liburd (1 December 2013). "Buona fortuna, Joevin: Connection starlet off for Udinese trials". Wired868.com. Retrieved 15 December 2013. 
  19. ↑ Lasana Liburd (15 December 2013). "Addio Serie A: Joevin fails to seduce Udinese". Wired868.com. Retrieved 15 December 2013. 
  20. ↑ "U-20s leave for Miami camp today". Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian). 6 February 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2013. 
  21. ↑ Inshan Muhammad (7 November 2010). "SWO T&T team of the month". Soca Warriors Online. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  22. ↑ T&T Newsday Staff (5 January 2012). "Kelvin Jones slams 'Warriors' preparation". T&T Newsday. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 
  23. ↑ "Romania vs. Trinidad and Tobago 4 – 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 June 2013. 
  24. ↑ "Estonia vs. Trinidad and Tobago 1 – 0". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 June 2013. 
  25. ↑ Ian Prescott (28 June 2013). "T&T's 2013 Gold Cup squad named". T&T Express. Retrieved 12 July 2013. 
  26. ↑ Shaun Fuentes (TTFA) (8 July 2013). "First point on the board". SocaWarriors.net. Retrieved 15 July 2013. 
  27. ↑ Shaun Fuentes (TTFA) (13 July 2013). "T&T struggles at Sun Life...Haiti come away 2–0 winners". SocaWarriors.net. Retrieved 15 July 2013. 
  28. ↑ CONCACAF Press Release (16 July 2013). "T&T downs Honduras to seal Gold Cup quarterfinal place". SocaWarriors.net. Retrieved 21 July 2013. 
  29. ↑ CONCACAF Press Release (21 July 2013). "Fighting 'Warriors' exit Gold Cup after slim loss to Mexico". SocaWarriors.net. Retrieved 21 July 2013. 
  30. ↑ "Joevin Jones". TransferMarkt.com. 21 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014. 
  31. ↑ "Trinidad and Tobago – Record International Players". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 24 January 2011. 
  32. ↑ "Jones, Joevin". National Football Teams. Retrieved 15 June 2013. 

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