Jarvis ThorntonJarvis Harry Thornton is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for side Sheffield Wednesday.Early lifeHe went to school at Kirk Balk Academy in Barnsley.Club careerSheffield WednesdayThornton joined Sheffield Wednesday at U8s level from his local side Hoyland Town Magpies, moving up the ranks and captaining the U18s team. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 3 July 2024, joining the first team ahead of the 2025–26 season. On 13 August 2025, Thornton made his professional debut in the EFL Cup against Bolton Wanderers. He made his senior league debut, coming on as a substitute in a 0–5 defeat against Coventry City, with his first match as a starter on 26 December 2025, in a 2–2 draw against Hull City.