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Born on October 27, 1993 in Croydon, United Kingdom, Jamal Blackman is an association football player. As of 2026, Jamal Blackman is 32 years old. Education on record includes Shirley High School Performing Arts College. The listed height is 199 cm.
My Take
Jamal Blackman represents the unglamorous patience that goalkeeping demands. A towering 199 cm keeper from Croydon, he came through the elite Chelsea academy and lifted the FA Youth Cup, yet his path led through loan after loan to a club like Morecambe rather than the Premier League limelight. I have a soft spot for keepers, who shoulder the loneliest job on the pitch, and Blackman's persistence speaks to me. That he attended a performing arts school adds an intriguing wrinkle, a hint of artistry behind the reflexes. His story is proof that staying in the game can itself be a quiet triumph.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jamal Blackman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャマル・ブラックマン
- Reading
- じゃまる・ぶらっくまん
- Born
- October 27, 1993 (age 32)
- Origin
- Croydon, United Kingdom
- Height
- 199 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College
- University
- Shirley High School Performing Arts College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jamal Blackman born?
Jamal Blackman was born on October 27, 1993 and is 32 years old.
Where is Jamal Blackman from?
Jamal Blackman is from Croydon, United Kingdom.
What does Jamal Blackman do?
Jamal Blackman works as association football player.
How tall is Jamal Blackman?
Jamal Blackman is 199 cm tall.
Where did Jamal Blackman study?
Jamal Blackman attended Shirley High School Performing Arts College.
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