Jahmal Hector-Ingram

Jahmal Justin Hector-Ingram (born 11 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Sheppey United. After beginning his career with Derby County, he played briefly for St Johnstone before his release at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Jahmal Hector-Ingram

Personal information
Full name	Jahmal Justin Hector-Ingram[1]
Date of birth	(1998-11-11) 11 November 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Upton Park, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Sheppey United
Youth career
0000–2019	West Ham United
2019–2020	Derby County
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	Derby County	8	(0)
2021	→ Stevenage (loan)	1	(0)
2022	St Johnstone	0	(0)
2022–2023	Hastings United	8	(1)
2023	Maldon & Tiptree	1	(0)
2024	Hythe Town	3	(0)
2024–	Sheppey United	0	(0)
International career‡
2013–2014	England U16	2	(1)
2014–2015	England U17	9	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11:24, 15 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20:40, 8 July 2020 (UTC)

Early life

Hector-Ingram was born in Upton Park, London.^[2]

Club career

Hector-Ingram started his career at West Ham United's academy, and joined Derby County in August 2019 following a successful trial.^[3]

He made his debut for Derby County as a substitute in a 2–0 away defeat to West Bromwich Albion on 8 July 2020.^[4] At the end of the 2019–20 Premier League 2 season he was nominated for the Player of the Season award after scoring 22 goals across all competitions prior to the early end to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[5]

On 1 February 2021, he joined Stevenage on loan until the end of the season.^[6] He was released by Derby at the end of the 2020–21 season.^[7]

On 1 February 2022, Hector-Ingram joined Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on a free transfer until the end of the season.^[8] He departed the club at the end of the season.^[9]

On 2 December 2022, following a period of training at the club, Hector-Ingram joined Isthmian League side Hastings United on a permanent deal.^[10]

In November 2023, Hector-Ingram joined Maldon & Tiptree.^[11]

In October 2024, Hector-Ingram joined Isthmian League South East Division side Sheppey United following a short spell with Hythe Town.^[12]

International career

Hector-Ingram has represented England at U16 and U17 level.

Career statistics

As of end of 2022–23 season

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
West Ham United U21	2016–17[13]	—			—		—		2[a]	0	2	0
	2017–18[14]	—			—		—		3[a]	0	3	0
	2018–19[15]	—			—		—		1[a]	0	1	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	6	0
Derby County	2019–20[16]	Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2020–21[17]	Championship	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
	Total		8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
Stevenage (loan)	2020–21[17]	League Two	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Hastings United	2022–23[18]	Isthmian League Premier Division	8	1	0	0	—		0	0	8	1
Career total			17	1	0	0	0	0	6	0	23	1

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy