Jamie Charles Stuart Paterson (born 20 December 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward. He is currently a free agent. He can also operate as both a winger and forward.Post, Nottingham. (5 August 2014) Jamie Paterson looks to prove himself to new boss Pearce at Nottingham Forest . Nottingham Post. Retrieved on 18 February 2016.
Career Walsall Born in Coventry, Paterson made his senior debut for Walsall on 31 August 2010, in a 2–1 defeat to Chesterfield in the Football League Trophy,"Walsall 1–2 Chesterfield" BBC Sport. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2013. making his league début four days later, in a 1–0 home loss to Colchester United."Walsall 0–1 Colchester" BBC Sport. 4 September 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2013. His first goal for the club came over a year later, as he scored in a 1–1 draw against Huddersfield Town on 5 November 2011."Huddersfield 1–1 Walsall" BBC Sport. 5 November 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2013. His second and third league goals came in a 2–1 loss to Bury on 2 January 2012,"Bury 2–1 Walsall" BBC Sport. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013. and in a 2–2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday on 20 March."Sheffield Wed 2–2 Walsall" BBC Sport. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013. His first goal of the 2012–13 season came on 1 September, as he opened the scoring in a 2–2 draw against Brentford."Walsall 2–2 Brentford" BBC Sport. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013. His scoring rate increased from his previous two seasons, and he scored his seventh goal of the season on 1 January 2013 to give Walsall a 1–0 win against Stevenage."Walsall 1–0 Stevenage" BBC Sport. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013. He then stated that his target for the season was to score 10 goals, and that the team had regained their confidence following three wins in the last four games."Walsall: Jamie Paterson says Saddlers have belief back" BBC Sport. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013. On 2 February, he scored twice in a 3–1 win against Oldham Athletic."Walsall 3–1 Oldham" BBC Sport. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013. On 1 April, he gave a superb performance against Coventry City by scoring twice in a 4–0 win
Nottingham Forest On 2 July 2013, Paterson signed for Nottingham Forest on a three-year deal. The fee was undisclosed, however it was believed it was a six-figure fee with add-ons taking the total amount beyond £1million. He scored his first goal for the club in a pre-season friendly against Belgian side Royal Antwerp on 20 July."Forest 2–2 Royal Antwerp" Nottingham Forest. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013. His first competitive goals came when he scored a hat-trick against West Ham United in the FA Cup third round on 5 January 2014."Nottingham Forest 5–0 West Ham United" BBC Sport. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014. He scored his first league goal for the club in the following game, opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw away at Bolton Wanderers."Bolton Wanderers 1–1 Nottingham Forest" BBC Sport. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014. He scored for the third game in a row on 18 January, scoring in a 4–1 win at home to Blackburn Rovers."Nottingham Forest 4–1 Blackburn Rovers BBC Sport. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014. On 11 February, he scored twice in a 3–0 win against Huddersfield Town."Huddersfield Town 0–3 Nottm Forest" BBC Sport. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014. Paterson finished the 2013–14 season scoring 12 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions.
With the signing of Michail Antonio in the close season, Paterson's game time was not as frequent during the 2014–15 season. He made 25 appearances in all competitions, scoring only once in a 5–3 victory against Fulham on 17 September 2014.
Huddersfield Town loan On 1 September 2015, as the transfer window closed, Paterson joined Huddersfield Town on a season-long loan with a view to making the move permanent.Jamie Paterson joins Huddersfield Town on loan from Nottingham Forest. Htafc.com. Retrieved on 18 February 2016. He made his début for Town in the 2–0 loss against Cardiff City on 12 September. He scored his first goal for the club in the 2–0 win over Milton Keynes Dons on 21 October 2015.
Bristol City On 27 August 2016, Paterson was presented to Bristol City fans as a new signing, on a three-year contract.BBC Radio Bristol. He scored his first goal for Bristol City in a 2–1 win against former club Nottingham Forest on 1 October 2016. Paterson featured as Bristol City reached the semi-finals of the 2017-18 EFL Cup with wins over Premier League opponents Watford FC, Stoke City, Crystal Palace F.C. and Manchester United. Paterson played as City lost in the semi-final tie against Premier League leaders Manchester City.
On 5 January 2019 Paterson featured as Bristol City won 1–0 to upset Premier League side Huddersfield Town FC in the FA Cup third round.
Derby County loan On 8 August 2019, as the transfer window closed, Paterson joined Derby County on a season-long loan.Jamie Paterson joins Derby County on loan from Bristol City. dcfc.co.uk. Retrieved on 8 August 2019. He scored his first goal for Derby in a 3–2 win over Birmingham City on 28 September. The loan was cut short on 30 December 2019 after Bristol City exercised a recall clause in the loan agreement.Paterson To Return To Bristol City. dcfc.co.uk. Retrieved on 30 December 2019.Paterson Back In BS3. bcfc.co.uk. Retrieved on 30 December 2019.
Swansea City On 6 August 2021 he signed for Swansea City after being on trial at Middlesbrough. The following day he scored on his debut in a 2–1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers.
Charlotte FC On 22 August 2024, Paterson signed for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC on an initial contract until the end of the 2024 season. His new head coach Dean Smith had previously managed Paterson for a three-season spell at Walsall. Charlotte declined his contract option following their 2024 season.
Coventry City On 14 February 2025, Paterson joined hometown club Coventry City on a short-term contract until the end of the season, making his debut for the Midlands club on 22 February at home to Preston North End as a second-half substitute. He scored his first goal for Coventry against Portsmouth, netting a 94th minute winner in a 1-0 victory on April 9th.
Plymouth Argyle On 23 May 2025, newly relegated League One side Plymouth Argyle announced the signing of Paterson on the expiration of his contract with Coventry. He was released at the end of the 25-26 season after his contract expired.
International career Although born in England, Paterson has declared he would be open to play for Scotland, for whom he qualifies through his parents.Advertiser, Walsall. (19 February 2014) Walsall boss says ex-Saddlers winger Jamie Paterson is ready for international spotlight . Walsall Advertiser. Retrieved on 18 February 2016. He is also eligible to represent Wales through his grandfather, who was born in Neath.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWalsall2010–11League One14000001Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy01502011–12League One3432000003632012–13League One46122120105113Total941541202010216Nottingham Forest2013–14Championship3284430—39122014–15Championship2111030—2512015–16Championship100010—202016–17Championship100021—31Total5595491—6914Huddersfield Town (loan)2015–16Championship3462200—368Bristol City2016–17Championship2242100—2452017–18Championship4150051—4662018–19Championship4152000—4352019–20Championship2161000—2262020–21Championship2031011—224Total145236162—15726Derby County (loan)2019–20Championship1010020—121Swansea City2021–22Championship3890000003892022–23Championship2300000—2302023–24Championship4471021—478Total105161021—10817Charlotte FC2024 Major League Soccer40——0040Crown Legacy FC2024 MLS Next Pro40——0040Coventry City2024–25Championship81——0081Plymouth Argyle2025–26League One210101040270Career total480711982246052783
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