Jovon Makama

Jovon Makama
Personal information
Full name Jovon Willesley Makama[1]
Date of birth (2004-02-02) 2 February 2004 (age 20)[2]
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.84 m)[3]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Lincoln City
Number 27
Youth career
–2020 Derby County
2020–2021 Lincoln City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Lincoln City 63 (4)
2021–2022 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 23 (8)
2022–2023 → Brackley Town (loan) 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:59, 11 January 2025 (UTC)

Jovon Willesley Makama (born 2 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Lincoln City.

Club career

Lincoln City

On 17 May 2021, Makama signed his first professional contract with Lincoln City.[4] Following his season at Gainsborough he would commit his long-term future at Lincoln.[5] He would make his Lincoln City debut against Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup on 9 August 2022.[6] His first Lincoln goal was scored during his Brackley loan spell, playing against Barnsley in the EFL Trophy on 30 August 2022.[7]

In October 2024, Makama committed his future to the Imps by signing a new 3-year deal.[8][9]

Loans

On 11 August 2021, he joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan with Lincoln City teammate Hayden Cann for the season.[10]

On 12 August 2022, Makama joined Brackley Town on loan for the season.[11] He was recalled from his loan on 4 January 2023.[12]

Career statistics

As of 11 January 2025.
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2021–22[13] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23[14] League One 8 0 0 0 1 0 3[a] 1 12 1
2023–24[15] League One 33 2 1 0 2 0 4[a] 1 40 3
2024–25[16] League One 22 2 3 3 1 1 2[a] 0 28 6
Total 63 4 4 3 4 1 9 2 80 10
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2021–22[17] Northern Premier League 23 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 24 8
Brackley Town (loan) 2022–23 National League North 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 91 12 4 3 4 1 10 2 109 18
  1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "EFL Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 72. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. ^ "J. Makama". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Jovon Makama". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Jovon Makama Signs Professional Contract With The Imps". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Jovon commits future to Imps". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Imps Doncaster Rovers 0 Imps 3". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Barnsley 0 Imps 3". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Jovon commits to the Imps with new deal". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Lincoln forward Makama signs new three-year deal". BBC. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Imps Duo Join Gainsborough Trinity on Loan". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Jovon Makama Joins Brackley Town". Brackley Town FC. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Kendall recalled from Sutton loan". Lincoln City FC. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  13. ^ "Games played by Jovon Makama in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  14. ^ "Games played by Jovon Makama in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  15. ^ "Games played by Jovon Makama in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Games played by Jovon Makama in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Jovon Makama". Retrieved 7 April 2022.


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