{"id":252494,"first_name":"Jacob ","last_name":"Ramsey","short_name":"J. Ramsey","common_name":"Jacob Ramsey","place_of_birth":"Birmingham","gender":"male","height":180,"weight":73,"status":"active","createdAt":"2024-11-06T16:59:23.614Z","updatedAt":"2025-06-10T14:36:10.354Z","locale":"en","age":24,"stb_id":"jacob-ramsey","description":null,"tier":null,"common_name_en":"Jacob Ramsey","top_position":null,"introduction":"Jacob Ramsey represents one of Aston Villa's most promising homegrown talents of recent years. Born on May 28, 2001, the English midfielder has risen through Villa's academy ranks to establish himself as a key figure in the Premier League side. His journey from academy prospect to first-team regular exemplifies the successful development pathway at Aston Villa.","early_life_and_career":"## Early Years\nJacob Ramsey was born in the Great Barr area of Birmingham, emerging from a sporting family with his father Mark being a former professional boxer who once faced Ricky Hatton. He attended Barr Beacon School in Walsall and grew up in a household where athletics excellence was emphasized. Despite often being among the smallest players in his age group, young Ramsey supplemented his football development with boxing training under his father's guidance to build physical strength.\n\n## Youth Career\nRamsey joined Aston Villa's academy at just six years old, demonstrating early promise that would shape his future career. His breakthrough came during the 2018-19 FA Youth Cup campaign, where he showed remarkable consistency by scoring two goals in every round until the Fifth Round. This performance earned him the prestigious Academy Player of the Season award for 2018-19, marking him as one of Villa's most promising youth prospects.","professional_career_and_highlights":"## Club Career\nRamsey's professional journey began on January 15, 2019, when he signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa. His senior debut came shortly after, appearing as a substitute in a 2-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion. A loan spell at Doncaster Rovers in 2020 proved productive, with Ramsey scoring twice on his debut in a 3-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers, though the season was curtailed due to COVID-19.\n\nReturning to Villa, Ramsey's breakthrough Premier League season came in 2020-21, making his first league start in a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. His development accelerated significantly in the 2021-22 season, scoring his first Premier League goal against Arsenal and earning both the Young Player of the Season and Player's Player of the Season awards.\n\n## National Team\nRamsey has represented England across various youth levels, progressing from the U18s through to the U21s. His crowning achievement came in 2023 when he was part of the England U21 squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, though a metatarsal injury in the quarter-finals prevented him from participating in the final stages of the tournament.","playing_style_and_skills":"## Player Characteristics\nAs a central midfielder, Ramsey combines technical ability with physical presence, having developed his strength through early boxing training. His ability to drive forward with the ball and score goals has become a distinctive feature of his game, exemplified by his solo effort against Norwich City in December 2021.\n\n## Performance Statistics\nRamsey's progression through Villa's ranks has been marked by consistent improvement, though injuries have impacted his 2023-24 season, limiting him to 16 appearances. His goal-scoring ability from midfield has been particularly notable, including a memorable brace against Leeds United in February 2022.","notable_achievements":"## Achievements\n### Team Trophies\nUEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2023 (England U21)\n\n### Individual Awards\n- Aston Villa Academy Player of the Season: 2018-19\n- Aston Villa Young Player of the Season: 2021-22, 2022-23\n- Aston Villa Player's Player of the Season: 2021-22\n- Premier League Academy Graduate of the Season: 2022-23","impact_on_sport":"## Career Overview\nRamsey's rise through Villa's academy system represents a success story in English football's youth development, demonstrating the value of nurturing local talent. His progression from academy prospect to first-team regular has made him a role model for younger players at the club.\n\n## Personal Life\nComing from a footballing family, Ramsey's brothers Aaron (now at Burnley) and Cole (in Villa's U18s) are also pursuing professional careers. His mixed heritage, with a Jamaican father and English mother, reflects the diverse makeup of modern English football.","stb_internal_id":"0193026a-a32d-7014-a8ce-3c9c840a973f","overrides":null,"type_code":"midfielder","position_type_code":"midfielder","detailed_position_type_code":"left-midfield","roles":"player","has_biography":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":null,"has_article_relations":false,"has_social_media_relations":false,"introduction_html":"

Jacob Ramsey represents one of Aston Villa's most promising homegrown talents of recent years. Born on May 28, 2001, the English midfielder has risen through Villa's academy ranks to establish himself as a key figure in the Premier League side. His journey from academy prospect to first-team regular exemplifies the successful development pathway at Aston Villa.

\n","early_life_and_career_html":"

Early Years

Jacob Ramsey was born in the Great Barr area of Birmingham, emerging from a sporting family with his father Mark being a former professional boxer who once faced Ricky Hatton. He attended Barr Beacon School in Walsall and grew up in a household where athletics excellence was emphasized. Despite often being among the smallest players in his age group, young Ramsey supplemented his football development with boxing training under his father's guidance to build physical strength.

Youth Career

Ramsey joined Aston Villa's academy at just six years old, demonstrating early promise that would shape his future career. His breakthrough came during the 2018-19 FA Youth Cup campaign, where he showed remarkable consistency by scoring two goals in every round until the Fifth Round. This performance earned him the prestigious Academy Player of the Season award for 2018-19, marking him as one of Villa's most promising youth prospects.

\n","professional_career_and_highlights_html":"

Club Career

Ramsey's professional journey began on January 15, 2019, when he signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa. His senior debut came shortly after, appearing as a substitute in a 2-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion. A loan spell at Doncaster Rovers in 2020 proved productive, with Ramsey scoring twice on his debut in a 3-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers, though the season was curtailed due to COVID-19.

Returning to Villa, Ramsey's breakthrough Premier League season came in 2020-21, making his first league start in a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. His development accelerated significantly in the 2021-22 season, scoring his first Premier League goal against Arsenal and earning both the Young Player of the Season and Player's Player of the Season awards.

National Team

Ramsey has represented England across various youth levels, progressing from the U18s through to the U21s. His crowning achievement came in 2023 when he was part of the England U21 squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, though a metatarsal injury in the quarter-finals prevented him from participating in the final stages of the tournament.

\n","playing_style_and_skills_html":"

Player Characteristics

As a central midfielder, Ramsey combines technical ability with physical presence, having developed his strength through early boxing training. His ability to drive forward with the ball and score goals has become a distinctive feature of his game, exemplified by his solo effort against Norwich City in December 2021.

Performance Statistics

Ramsey's progression through Villa's ranks has been marked by consistent improvement, though injuries have impacted his 2023-24 season, limiting him to 16 appearances. His goal-scoring ability from midfield has been particularly notable, including a memorable brace against Leeds United in February 2022.

\n","notable_achievements_html":"

Achievements

Team Trophies

UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2023 (England U21)

Individual Awards

Aston Villa Academy Player of the Season: 2018-19
Aston Villa Young Player of the Season: 2021-22, 2022-23
Aston Villa Player's Player of the Season: 2021-22
Premier League Academy Graduate of the Season: 2022-23

\n","impact_on_sport_html":"

Career Overview

Ramsey's rise through Villa's academy system represents a success story in English football's youth development, demonstrating the value of nurturing local talent. His progression from academy prospect to first-team regular has made him a role model for younger players at the club.

Personal Life

Coming from a footballing family, Ramsey's brothers Aaron (now at Burnley) and Cole (in Villa's U18s) are also pursuing professional careers. His mixed heritage, with a Jamaican father and English mother, reflects the diverse makeup of modern English football.

\n","photo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.jpeg","mime":"image/jpeg","caption":"Photo: Shutterstock","formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/large_avif_Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/large_webp_Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/small_avif_Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/small_webp_Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/medium_avif_Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/108/medium_webp_Photo_of_Jacob_Ramsey_9137b79a47.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}},"traits":[],"social_media":{"id":393690,"esea":null,"esl_gaming":null,"facebook":null,"faceit":null,"instagram":null,"reddit":null,"steam":null,"strava":null,"tiktok":null,"twitch":null,"twitter":null,"website":null,"youtube":null},"nationality":{"id":10526,"name":"England","country_code":"ENG","iso_code":"GB-ENG","createdAt":"2024-11-04T11:59:57.031Z","updatedAt":"2025-06-10T06:27:31.305Z","locale":"en","stb_internal_id":"0192f70b-c5f8-7824-be2a-11bd7ce0c3d3","overrides":null,"icon":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/England_GB_ENG_f1c9ba5d11.svg","mime":"image/svg+xml","caption":null}},"trophies":[],"footballExtra":{"id":290718,"__component":"person-extra.person-extra-soccer","position":"Midfielder","foot":"right"},"membership":{"id":1221341,"end_date":null,"start_date":"2020-09-10","role":"player","active":true,"createdAt":"2024-11-15T03:35:12.859Z","updatedAt":"2025-06-10T14:36:10.269Z","locale":"en","stb_internal_id":"01932de3-9f93-7031-b880-f66577a9f705","overrides":null,"team":{"id":49670,"name":"Aston Villa FC","short_name":"Aston Villa","tla_name":"VIL","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Aston Villa Football Club","founded":1874,"colors":"Claret,Sky Blue","nicknames":"The Villa,The Lions,The Claret and Blue","createdAt":"2024-11-04T12:40:30.347Z","updatedAt":"2025-06-18T14:30:22.724Z","website":"http://www.avfc.co.uk","address":"Villa Park","address_city":"Birmingham","address_zip":"B6 6HE","locale":"en","stb_id":"aston-villa-fc","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":null,"sporting_achievements":null,"club_identity":null,"current_status_and_future":null,"stb_internal_id":"0192f730-e4d8-7420-a15f-8b5617879a7b","overrides":null,"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"","sporting_achievements_html":"","club_identity_html":"","current_status_and_future_html":"","logo":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/461_e657905686.png","mime":"image/png","caption":null,"formats":{"large_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_avif_461_e657905686.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"large_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/large_webp_461_e657905686.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"small_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_avif_461_e657905686.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"small_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/small_webp_461_e657905686.webp","mime":"image/webp"},"medium_avif":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_avif_461_e657905686.avif","mime":"image/avif"},"medium_webp":{"url":"https://media.top2u.io/877/879/medium_webp_461_e657905686.webp","mime":"image/webp"}}},"current_season":{"stb_id":"2024-2025"}}},"rating":7}

Jacob Ramsey: Career