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Jared Thompson (born 23 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Gloucester City.

Thompson is a product of the Chelsea academy and was capped by Northern Ireland and England at youth level.

Chelsea
A goalkeeper, Thompson began his career in the youth system at hometown club Swindon Town, before moving into the Chelsea academy during the 2012 off-season. He progressed through the ranks to sign a scholarship deal and upon turning 17 in February 2016, he signed a $2 1/2$-year professional contract. Thompson was a part of the U18 team which emerged victorious in the 2015–16 UEFA Youth League and the 2016–17 U18 Premier League and FA Youth Cup. He was also an unused substitute for the U21 team during a 2–1 EFL Trophy group stage defeat to Swindon Town on 13 September 2016.

Thompson joined National League South club Chippenham Town on loan for the duration of the 2017–18 season. He finished the Wiltshire County FA Senior Cup-winning season with 45 appearances and the club's Young Player of the Year award. Thompson signed a new 18-month contract in October 2017 and played the second half of the 2018–19 season at NIFL Premiership club Warrenpoint Town. Thompson was released at the end of the 2018–19 season.

Exeter City
On 18 February 2020, Thompson joined League Two club Exeter City on a short-term contract. He was an unused substitute on four occasions, but was not involved in the Grecians' unsuccessful playoff campaign. Thompson departed St James Park when his contract expired.

Brentford
On 20 September 2020, Thompson signed a short-term contract with the B team at Championship club Brentford, which was later extended until the end of the 2020–21 season. He had previously been a part of the team's 2017–18 pre-season training camp in Hungary and made appearances on an ad hoc basis during that season. Thompson made 10 appearances before his release at the end of the 2020–21 season.

FC Midtjylland
After a successful trial period, Thompson signed a one-year contract with Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland on 15 July 2021. He failed to make an appearance during the 2021–22 season and was an unused substitute on 29 occasions. Thompson won a Danish Cup winner's medal by virtue of being an unused substitute in the shoot-out victory over OB in the Final. He was released when his contract expired.

Vendsyssel FF
On 1 February 2023, Thompson joined Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF and signed a contract running until the end of the 2022–23 season. He was an unused substitute during six matches and was released at the end of the season.

Non-League football
On 2 November 2023, Thompson joined National League South club Weymouth on a contract running until January 2024. Thompson's debut appearance, two days later, was his first competitive appearance since 27 April 2019. His spell ended in January 2024, after 9 appearances. On 15 February 2024, Thompson transferred to National League North club Gloucester City. He made 8 appearances during the remainder of the 2023–24 season, which culminated in relegation to the Southern League Premier Division South. Thompson signed a new contract at the end of the season.

International career
Thompson was called into the Northern Ireland U15 squad for two friendlies versus Belgium in May 2014, but failed to make an appearance in either match. He won 12 caps for England between U16 and U18 level. Thompson was member of the U16 squad which won the 2015 Montaigu Tournament and was included in the squad for the 2016 UEFA European U17 Championship. In March 2019, Thompson received his maiden call into the Northern Ireland U21 squad for training camp in Estepona and won his only cap with a start in a 1–0 win over Bulgaria.

Coaching career
As of January 2024, Thompson was reported to be coaching at Chelsea.

Personal life
Thompson's father Paul and older brother Conor also became goalkeepers. Thompson is of Northern Irish descent.

Career statistics


Honours
England U16 Chippenham Town
 * Montaigu Tournament: 2015


 * Wiltshire County FA Senior Cup: 2017–18

FC Midtjylland


 * Danish Cup: 2021–22

Individual


 * Chippenham Town Young Player of the Year: 2017–18