Jay Joshua Herdman was born on 14 August 2004 and is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.
10 Facts About Jay Herdman
Jay Herdman moved to Canada at age 8, when his father was named the head coach of the Canada women's team.
Jay Herdman later played in Canada with Surrey United SC, before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2017.
Jay Herdman spent time with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team during their 2021 and 2022 pre-seasons, including making an appearance in a pre-season fixture against Indy Eleven.
In March 2022, Jay Herdman signed a contract with Whitecaps FC 2.
In September 2024, Jay Herdman was loaned to Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Jay Herdman is eligible for New Zealand through birth, England through parentage and Canada through residency.
Jay Herdman made his debut in a friendly during the camp against Costa Rica U20.
Jay Herdman won the Golden Ball, as the top player in the tournament, which New Zealand won.
Jay Herdman is the son of former Toronto FC and Canada Men's National Soccer Team head coach John Jay Herdman.