Jay Haddow

Jay Maeda Haddow (前田 ハドー 慈英) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. Born in Hong Kong, he is a youth international for Japan.

Early career
Haddow started his career with Kitchee in Hong Kong, where he played from the age of eight until twelve. He moved to England and signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2016. Haddow signed a 2 year scholarship term with Blackburn Rovers in July 2020. During his scholarship Haddow made 40 appearances for the U18’s and 12 appearances for the U23’s in all competitions.

On 14 July 2022, it was announced that Haddow had signed a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers. Despite interest from other Premier League and Championship clubs, Haddow signed for Blackburn, signing a 2 year contract up until the summer of 2024.

On 18 May 2024, it was confirmed Haddow would be leaving the club at the end of his contract.

Kitchee
On 1 July 2024, Haddow signed with Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.

International career
Born in Hong Kong to a Japanese mother and British father, Haddow is eligible to represent Japan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland at international level.

In May 2022, Haddow was called up to the Japan national under-19 football team for the first time ahead of the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament. Haddow made his Japan U19's debut against Comoros U21's coming on as a substitute in the 55th Minute.

Personal life
Born in Hong Kong to a Scottish father and Japanese mother, Haddow grew up in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong and was educated at Discovery College as a primary school student.

Haddow then spent 1 year at Island School before moving to the United Kingdom.