Jay Haddow
Jay Maeda Haddow is a professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. Born in Hong Kong, he played twice for Japan U-19 before returning to represent Hong Kong.
Club career
Early career
Haddow started his career with Kitchee in Hong Kong, where he played from the age of eight until twelve. He moved to England and signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2016. Haddow signed a two-year scholarship term with Blackburn Rovers in July 2020. During his scholarship Haddow made 40 appearances for the U18s and 12 appearances for the U23s in all competitions.On 14 July 2022, it was announced that Haddow had signed a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers. Despite interest from other Premier League and Championship clubs, Haddow signed for Blackburn on a two-year contract up until the summer of 2024.
On 18 May 2024, it was confirmed Haddow would be leaving the club at the end of his contract.
Kitchee
On 1 July 2024, Haddow signed with Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.On 7 August 2024, Haddow made his official club debut in the BOC Life Cup held at Hong Kong Stadium in a match against Atlético Madrid.
On 22 March 2025, Haddow scored his first professional goal against Eastern in the Hong Kong Sapling Cup.
International career
Born in Hong Kong to a Scottish father and Japanese mother, Haddow is eligible to represent Japan, Hong Kong, England and Scotland at international level.In May 2022, Haddow was called up to the Japan national under-19 team for the first time ahead of the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament. Haddow made his Japan U19 debut against Comoros U21 coming on as a substitute in the 55th minute.
In September 2024, Haddow applied for a HKSAR passport. On 25 July 2025, it was announced that Haddow had acquired his HKSAR passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.
Haddow was named in the Hong Kong Under-23 squad for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers.