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Jaden Thompson-Brissett (born 4 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Thompson-Brissett is a product of the Norwich City and Charlton Athletic academies and began his professional career with Brentford. Following his release in 2020, he dropped into non-League football.

Youth years
Thompson-Brissett began his career as a forward in the academies at Charlton Athletic and Norwich City and progressed to sign a scholarship deal with the latter club. As his youth carer progressed, he moved into midfield and left wing roles. After a spell away on loan at Essex Senior League club Woodford Town during the first half of the 2018–19 season, Thompson-Brissett departed Carrow Road in January 2019.

Brentford
On 26 January 2019, Thompson-Brissett joined the B team at Championship club Brentford on a free transfer. He signed an 18-month contract, with the option of a further year. Prior to the expiration of his contract in July 2020, he scored 17 goals in 39 appearances and was a part of the team which won the 2018–19 Middlesex Senior Cup. He also played for National League club Maidenhead United on a one-month loan in late 2019 and made three appearances during his spell.

Non-League football
On 10 October 2020, Thompson-Brissett signed a short-term contract with National League club Dagenham & Redbridge on a free transfer. He made just two appearances before his release on 9 January 2021. Following a break from football and then an appearance on trial with Hobro IK's reserve team in August 2021, Thompson-Brissett returned to non-League football and made concurrent appearances for Woodford Town and Southern League Premier Division South club Chesham United early in the 2021–22 season. He played the majority of the campaign for the latter club. Five goals in 19 league appearances saw him win the club's Young Player of the Year award. Thompson-Brissett was retained for the 2022–23 season. After appearing sparingly, he departed to join divisional rivals Hayes & Yeading United in late September 2022. After again failing to hold down a regular place in the team, Thompson-Brissett began appearing for Isthmian League South Central Division club Southall in mid November 2022. He finished the 2022–23 season with 10 goals in 22 appearances and scored prolifically in 2023–24, with 34 goals in 45 appearances.

Personal life
Thompson-Brissett is the son of footballer and manager Jason Brissett. He attended Wanstead High School.

Career statistics


Honours
Brentford B

Individual
 * Middlesex Senior Cup: 2018–19


 * Chesham United Young Player of the Year: 2021–22