Jonjo Shelvey, England footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Jonjo Shelvey is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for UAE Second Division League side Arabian Falcons.

Shelvey began his career at Charlton Athletic, becoming their youngest-ever player at 16 years and 59 days old. In 2010, he moved to Liverpool for an initial £1.7 million, spending a brief loan at Blackpool. During his time at Anfield, Shelvey was part of a Liverpool squad which won the League Cup and lost the FA Cup final in 2012. He joined Swansea City for £5 million in 2013, and Newcastle United for £12 million two and a half years later. A month after joining Newcastle, he was made the team's stand-in captain in the absence of Fabricio Coloccini, as the season ended with relegation. He then helped the club regain Premier League status, and established himself as Newcastle's vice captain. After leaving Tyneside in 2023, he had spells at Nottingham Forest, Çaykur Rizespor, Eyüpspor and Burnley.

Shelvey played for England at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 level and has captained the under-19 team. He won his first cap for the senior team in 2012.