Bobby De Cordova-Reid
A versatile and hard-working forward whose relentless energy and crucial goals have made him a valued asset for club and country.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Jamaican footballer·Birthday: February 2·Millennials
Biography
Bobby De Cordova-Reid's football journey is one of persistence and adaptability. Coming through the academy at Bristol City, he faced the early challenge of proving himself beyond loan spells in the lower leagues. His breakthrough came not with flashy technique, but with a relentless work ethic and a knack for appearing in the right place at the right time. A pivotal spell at Fulham cemented his reputation, where his versatility to play across the front line or as an attacking wing-back made him indispensable. He contributed vital goals in the club's promotion campaigns to the Premier League, embodying the spirit of a team player who delivers in key moments. His decision to represent Jamaica, the homeland of his parents, added an international dimension to his career, allowing him to bring his club-honed tenacity to the Reggae Boyz. Now at Leicester City, De Cordova-Reid continues to be the kind of player managers trust—a professional whose consistent effort and tactical intelligence often provide the glue for more star-studded talents around him.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Bobby was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bobby Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Bobby's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a key role in two separate promotion campaigns to the English Premier League with Fulham FC.
- Scored on his international debut for the Jamaica national team in a 2019 CONCACAF Nations League match.
- Made over 150 appearances for Fulham across all competitions, becoming a fan favorite at Craven Cottage.
- Helped Leicester City win promotion back to the Premier League in the 2023-24 season.
Did You Know?
His full middle name is Armani.
He is eligible to play for Jamaica through his parents, despite being born in Bristol, England.
De Cordova-Reid spent a loan spell at League One club Oldham Athletic early in his career.
He scored his first Premier League goal for Fulham against Everton in November 2020.
“I just want to keep working hard and see where it takes me.”
