Francis Jno-Baptiste

Francis Jno-Baptiste (born 8 November 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Naxxar Lions.

Francis Jno-Baptiste

Personal information
Full name	Francis Jno-Baptiste
Date of birth	(1999-11-08) 8 November 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Newham, England[1]
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Naxxar Lions
Youth career
2012–2019	Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	Östersund	32	(5)
2020	→ AFC Eskilstuna (loan)	9	(3)
2022	Chesham United	16	(2)
2022	Brightlingsea Regent	6	(0)
2023	Bowers & Pitsea	1	(1)
2023	Forward Madison	14	(0)
2024–	Naxxar Lions	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:32, 16 October 2023 (UTC)

Career

In January 2019, having spent six years at the Crystal Palace academy, Jno-Baptiste joined Allsvenskan side Östersund, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal.^[2][3] On 23 February 2019, he made his senior debut for Östersund in the Svenska Cupen, playing the final 18 minutes during a 3–2 loss to Karlstad.^[4] On 29 June 2019, he made his Allsvenskan debut as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Göteborg.^[5] On 12 June 2020, Jno-Baptiste joined Superettan side AFC Eskilstuna on loan.^[6] In January 2022, Jno-Baptiste mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Östersund.^[7]

On 10 March 2022, Jno-Baptiste returned to England to sign for Southern League Premier Division South side Chesham United.^[8] On 1 November 2022, Jno-Baptiste was announced to have signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Brightlingsea Regent having featured in their defeat at the weekend prior.^[9]

In January 2023, Jno-Baptiste played one game for Bowers & Pitsea, scoring after coming off the bench^[10] before joining American club Forward Madison of USL League One on 1 February 2023.^[11]

On 5 December 2024, Jno-Baptiste joined Maltese Premier League side Naxxar Lions.^[12]