1. Jake Brian Bidwell was born on 21 March 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for EFL Championship club Coventry City.
21 Facts About Jake Bidwell
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Jake Bidwell began his career in the academy at Premier League side Everton and was capped by England at age-group level.
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Jake Bidwell's progression saw him sign a scholarship deal in the summer of 2009.
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Jake Bidwell made nearly 100 appearances and scored seven goals for the U18 and reserve teams.
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On 24 November 2011, Jake Bidwell signed for League One side Brentford on loan until 8 January 2012 as cover at left back and left midfield, to fill a void after the departures of Sam Wood and Blair Adams.
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Jake Bidwell retained his position as manager Uwe Rosler's first choice left back and was a virtual ever-present throughout the season.
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Jake Bidwell signed for Brentford permanently on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee on 17 June 2013.
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Jake Bidwell hit a patch of form in January 2014, assisting goals for Will Grigg, Clayton Donaldson and Jonathan Douglas in successive wins over Port Vale, Walsall and Gillingham and won the Football League Young Player of the Month award for his efforts.
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Jake Bidwell missed just one match during the season and talks over a contract extension began in May 2016.
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The talks proved fruitless and Jake Bidwell left the club on 1 July 2016.
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On 1 July 2016, Jake Bidwell joined Championship club Queens Park Rangers on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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On 2 July 2019, Jake Bidwell joined Championship side Swansea City on a free transfer.
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Jake Bidwell scored his first goal for Swansea against Millwall on 3 October 2020.
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Jake Bidwell left Swansea on 17 January 2022, having made 92 appearances and scored 3 goals for the club.
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On 17 January 2022, Jake Bidwell signed for Championship club Coventry City on a free transfer, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.
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On 1 January 2023, Jake Bidwell scored his first goal for the Sky Blues against Bristol City.
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Jake Bidwell represented England at age-group level from U16 through to U19.
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Jake Bidwell made his U16 debut in England's opening 2009 Montaigu Tournament group stage match versus Russia on 8 April 2009.
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Jake Bidwell played in the final, in which England beat Germany in a penalty shootout.
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Jake Bidwell made his only appearance for the U18s in a friendly against Italy on 12 April 2011.
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Jake Bidwell started the match and was replaced by Todd Kane at half time.