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Djed Spence highlights career milestones, taekwondo background and cultural ties

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Djed Spence highlights career milestones, taekwondo background and cultural ties

Summary

Djed Spence, born on August 9, 2000 in London, began his football career at Peckham Town and progressed through youth academies, including Fulham and Middlesbrough. His notable achievements include winning the Championship with Nottingham Forest and contributing to Tottenham Hotspur's triumph in the 2024/25 Europa League. Raised in a multicultural environment with Jamaican heritage, Spence shares a passion for Jamaican culture and has dabbled in taekwondo. After loan spells at various clubs, including Genoa, he marked his time in Serie A with 16 league appearances. Spence was also part of England's squad that finished third in the 2026 World Cup.

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•Djed Spence made his professional debut with Middlesbrough.
•Spence helped Nottingham Forest earn promotion to the Premier League.
•He won the Europa League with Tottenham in the 2024/25 season.
•Spence has Jamaican heritage and enjoys aspects of both cultures.
•He played 16 matches for Genoa during a six-month loan in 2024.

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Born in London on 9 August 2000, Diop Tehuti Djed-Hotep Spence started playing football at a young age for his local side, Peckham Town. After spending some time with Croydon Junior Elite, Spence was ...
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