12 Facts About Ajani Fortune

Ajani "Jay" Fortune was born on 30 December 2002 and is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.

On 11 July 2020, at just 17 years-old, Fortune made his professional debut for Atlanta United 2, the USL Championship affiliate of Atlanta United.

That same season, Ajani Fortune scored his first professional goal against Miami FC with a right-footed strike from outside the box.

On 27 August 2021, Ajani Fortune signed a professional contract with Atlanta United 2.

Ajani Fortune was then named by head coach, former West Ham United midfielder, Jack Collison as team captain for Atlanta United 2 for the remainder of the 2022 USL season.

Ajani Fortune made his Major League Soccer debut against Charlotte FC on March 11,2023, becoming the youngest Trinidad and Tobago national team player to do so.

On June 10,2023, Ajani Fortune made his first career start for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer against DC United.

Ajani Fortune was selected for the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 National Team for the 2019 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship.

Ajani Fortune played all four games for Trinidad and Tobago as the team were eliminated in the second round of the tournament.

At 18 years-old, Ajani Fortune received his first senior call-up in January 2021 ahead of a friendly with the United States.

Ajani Fortune made his debut in the game, as a starter.

In June 2023, Ajani Fortune was named to the 23-man squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.