Jesse Derry
Son of former Crystal Palace captain Shaun Derry, Jesse Derry is a winger who is capable of playing on the left or right hand side.
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out on loan
Mid
Midfielder
Date of Birth
30.06.0730 June 2007
Country
Joined Team
01.09.2301 September 2023
Awards & Honours
Goal of the Month
Crystal Palace | August 2023, February 2024, August 2024
U18s Player of the Season
Crystal Palace 2023/24
Derry was part of Dave Cooper's Under-15s side which won the U15 Floodlit Cup South against Watford in 2021/22. They narrowly missed out against Sunderland in the National Final.
The youngster made his first appearance for the Under-18s in the final game of the 2022/23 season in a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion U18s.
Derry earned a scholarship ahead of the 2023/24 season. He made an instant impact on his first start for the U18s, scoring on his debut in a 5-0 win against Southampton on the opening day of the season.
He scored five goals in four games in August 2023, with his stunning effort against Reading U18s winning August's Goal of the Month.
His performances earned him a call up to the England Under-17s side ahead of their UEFA European U17 Championship qualifiers in November 2023. In his first three games for England U17s, he scored four times to help the Three Lions to qualify from the group.
The young winger netted his 10th goal of the campaign in a 4-2 win against Fulham U18s in Janaury 2024. He scored a stunning scissor-kick volley against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion U18s in February 2024, which also saw him scoop another Goal of the Month award.
In March 2024, Derry helped England U17s qualify for the 2024 UEFA U17 Championship finals, getting an assist in a comeback win against Northern Ireland.
His breakthrough season at U18s was cut short due to injury, however he still managed to scoop the U18s Player of the Season award due to this incredible efforts throughout the campaign. He finished 2023/24 with 16 goals and six assists across 22 games in all competitions for Rob Quinn's side.
Derry returned from injury to feature against Dulwich Hamlet in a pre-season friendly ahead of 2024/25.
He hit the ground running in 24/25, netting 10 times in 10 games for the U18s. His form was rewarded with his first Under-21s appearance against Sporting CP in the Premier League International Cup in September.
Derry scored his first goal for the U21s in Janaury 2025 against RB Leipzig. In March 2025, Derry earned a call-up to England Under-18s for their three friendly games against France, Portugal and Czechia.
He featured in all three games for England U18s, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win against Portugal.
Derry highlights
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Premier League International Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace U21s 1-2 RB Leipzig U21s
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace U21 v RB Leipzig U21 | Palace TV+
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace U18s v Chelsea U18s | Palace TV+
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Williams and Derry talk through Chelsea comeback
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U18 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 4-2 Chelsea
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Goal of the month contenders | November 2024
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U18 Premier League Cup Highlights: Arsenal 0-2 Crystal Palace
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace U18 v Liverpool U18s | Palace TV+
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U18 Premier League Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-5 Liverpool
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Goal of the Month contenders: September 2024
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace U18s v Norwich City U18s | Palace TV+
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U18 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 4-2 Norwich City
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Jesse Derry wins August Goal of the Month
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U18 Match Highlights: Reading 0-3 Crystal Palace
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The Full 90: Reading U18s v Crystal Palace U18s | Palace TV+