The Stoke City Talent Who Could Represent Pakistan

• Jaden Mears is the talent Stoke City has in their U18 team

• He could be selected to represent three different national teams

• He has played various positions in the club’s youth divisions

The Stoke City Talent Who Could Represent Pakistan
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In the lower divisions of The Potters, there is a young prospect with an interesting future ahead, who could potentially compete for the Pakistan national team in his future career. However, there are two other national teams he could also represent.

This is 18-year-old Jaden Mears, who has played across various Stoke City divisions, including U18 and U21. With his significant development as a footballer, it is expected that he will have a chance to play for the first team or secure an important loan move to further develop his potential.

At just 18, the player with Pakistani descent has had an impressive journey in the past season, already accumulating significant minutes in youth divisions, whether in the Premier League 2 or the FA Youth League.


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His Short Career at Stoke City U18

Jaden Mears has played 28 matches between the 22/23 and 23/24 seasons in the previously mentioned competitions, including the Premier League U18. With a total of 2064 minutes accumulated, the player has already showcased his talent and has an interesting projection as a fullback, which he can continue to develop gradually.

It is also worth highlighting how Jaden Mears has developed his skills to also play as a defensive midfielder, taking on an important role in Stoke City’s youth divisions.

As previously mentioned, Jaden is eligible to represent Pakistan through his maternal grandfather. He is also eligible to represent Sierra Leone and England, which is a significant attribute for the 18-year-old prospect. With his talent, he could potentially make a significant impact on Pakistani football in the future.