Jacob Christian Maddox (born 3 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Merthyr Town on loan from Yeovil Town.
Maddox was born in Bristol and began his career with Bristol City, moving to Chelsea at the end of his under-14 year. He moved on loan to Cheltenham Town in July 2018. He made his professional debut on the first day of the 2018âÂÂ19 season, starting the game against Crawley Town.
On 8 August 2019, Maddox joined Tranmere Rovers on a season loan deal. After two EFL Trophy appearances the loan was ended on 12 December 2019.
Maddox joined fellow Premier League side Southampton on loan on 2 February 2020. The contact included an option to buy at the end of the season. Maddox joined Southampton's Under-23 squad.
On 12 August 2020, Maddox signed a four-year deal at Portuguese club Vitória de Guimarães, ending his seven year stay at Chelsea. He returned to England in July 2021, signing on loan for Burton Albion.
In September 2022 he signed for Walsall. He was released by Walsall at the end of the 2022âÂÂ23 season.
On 7 August 2023, Maddox signed for Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer.
On 7 January 2025, Maddox had his contract with Forest Green Rovers terminated by mutual consent, allowing him to join fellow National League side Yeovil Town on an eighteen-month contract. On 2 February 2026, Maddox joined National League North club Merthyr Town on loan until the end of the 2026âÂÂ27 season.
He has been a youth international for England, up to under-20 level. In June 2017, he was selected to represent England at the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Chelsea Youth
England U19