Jazz Richards
Ashley Darel Jazz Richards (born 12 April 1991) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a full-back for Cymru Premier club Haverfordwest County.
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Richards playing for Cardiff City in 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ashley Darel Jazz Richards | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back / Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Haverfordwest County | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West End | |||
| 2005–2007 | Cardiff City | ||
| 2007–2009 | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2015 | Swansea City | 39 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Crystal Palace (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Fulham (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Fulham | 22 | (0) |
| 2016–2020 | Cardiff City | 47 | (0) |
| 2021– | Haverfordwest County | 47 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | Wales U17 | 10 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Wales U19 | 11 | (0) |
| 2009–2012 | Wales U21 | 15 | (0) |
| 2012–2018 | Wales | 14 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021 | Haverfordwest County (joint-interim) | ||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:00, 20 October 2018 (UTC) | |||
A versatile player who is also capable of playing at left-back and as a midfielder, Richards began his professional career at his hometown club Swansea City, having previously played youth football for their local rivals Cardiff City. He made only 51 appearances for the club in all competitions during a six-year spell with the first team.
During his time with the Swans, he spent time on loan with Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town and Fulham, before joining the latter for an undisclosed fee in 2015. He established himself in Fulham's first team for a brief period. In 2016, he returned to Cardiff City, helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2018.
He signed for Haverfordwest County on 6 March 2021 on a contract until the end of the season.
Richards made his full international debut for Wales in 2012, and represented the nation at UEFA Euro 2016. To date, he has won 14 caps for his country.