Jordan Andrew Wilson (born October 31, 1991) is a Canadian soccer player. He also currently works as a sports television pundit for OneSoccer.

Early life

Wilson was born in Mississauga, Ontario in 1991. He played youth soccer with Erin Mills SC, winning the U18 OYSL title in 2009.

College career

In 2009, Wilson began Cornerstone University, where he played for the men's soccer team. On September 30, 2009, he scored his first collegiate goal against the Marygrove Mustangs. At the end of his first season, he was named to the All-WHAC First Team, and was also named the team MCP, MVP Defensive Player, and Goal of the Year by his team. In 2010 and 2011, he was again named to the All-WHAC First Team. In 2013, he was named to the All-WHAC First Team for the fourth time and was also named the WHAC Defensive Player of the Year.

During his college offseasons, he trained with Chicago Bridges FC.

Club career

After departing college, Wilson played with Croydon FC in England. He then had a trial with League Two club Southend United.

In July 2014, he went on trial with Danish Superliga side SønderjyskE. However, they chose not to sign him following his trial period. In January 2015, he went on trial with Akademisk Boldklub. He later trialed with Brønshøj.

In February 2015, he signed with Danish 2nd Division side Rishøj.

In July 2015, Wilson signed with fellow 2nd Division side Nykøbing. While with the club, they got promoted to the second tier Danish 1st Division. In November 2018, he extended his contract until the summer of 2020. He departed the club in July 2020, upon the expiry of his contract. Over his five seasons, he made just under 150 appearances for the club.

In October 2020, Wilson returned to Canada, signing a one-year contract for the 2021 season with Canadian Premier League side York United with options until 2023. On July 1, 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a match against Pacific FC. On October 9, he scored a goal in injury time to secure a 1-1 draw against Atlético Ottawa. On August 14, 2023, he scored the winning goal in a 3-2 victory over FC Edmonton.

In January 2023, Wilson announced his retirement from professional soccer. However, he continued to play at the semi-professional level with Scrosoppi FC in League1 Ontario.

International career

In 2018, Wilson represented the Cascadia official soccer team at the 2018 CONIFA World Football Cup.

Media career

Since the start of the 2021 Canadian Premier League season, Wilson has collaborated with Canadian sports streaming service OneSoccer, serving as a guest on the show’s studio panel and providing on-site coverage. In January 2023, he officially joined the platform as a full-time match analyst.

Personal life

While he played with York United, Wilson would act as a barber, regularly cutting his teammates hair. In March 2021, he joined youth club International SC, in his hometown of Mississauga as a soccer coach.

Career statistics

As of September 8, 2024

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nykøbing2015–16Danish 2nd Division260—10—270
2016–17Danish 1st Division291—21—312
2017–18310—20—330
2018–19261—30—291
2019–20260—30—290
Total138200101001483
York United2021Canadian Premier League2521021—283
2022263—30—293
Total515105100576
Scrosoppi FC2023League1 Ontario2000——20
2024League1 Ontario Premier2000—0020
Total4000000040
Scrosoppi FC B2024League2 Ontario1010——20
Career total194720152002119

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