Jamie Allen

Career

Rochdale

Born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, Allen joined Rochdale's youth system in 2003, aged eight. After being instrumental in the Academy (being also shortlisted for League Two Apprentice of The Year), he signed a professional deal in 2013 summer. He has been compared to Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes.

Allen scored his first professional goal on 2 November, but in a 1–2 home loss against AFC Wimbledon. On 27 June 2014, he signed a new two-year contact with Rochdale. On 7 August 2015, Allen was named captain of Rochdale.

Achievements

• Allen made his professional debut on 8 October, starting in a 1–0 win against Port Vale. He made his league debut four days later, starting in a 3–0 home win over Newport County, hitting the bar in the lead-up to the second goal.