Jayden Deslandes Sweeney (born 4 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town.
Sweeney made his first-team debut for Leyton Orient in the FA Trophy on 15 December 2018, in a 4âÂÂ0 win over Beaconsfield Town. He turned professional when he signed a two-year professional contract with the O's in June 2019.
In November 2019, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Bishop's Stortford on loan, and scored on his debut in the 2âÂÂ2 draw at Merstham on 30 November. He made seven appearances in all competitions before returning to Orient in January 2020.
Sweeney made his league debut for Orient in the 3âÂÂ0 defeat at Salford City on the last day of the 2020âÂÂ21 season, as an 85th minute substitute for Conor Wilkinson. On 7 August, the first day of the 2021âÂÂ22 season, he again came on as a late substitute at Salford City, this time for Connor Wood, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw.
On 19 November 2021, Sweeney joined National League side Wealdstone on a one-month loan deal. He made his first appearance for the club the next day, in a 0âÂÂ0 draw away to Wrexham. On 23 November 2021, in his second appearance for the club, Sweeney scored twice: opening the scoring and then netting the winner in a 3âÂÂ2 victory against Dover Athletic. On 18 December 2021, Sweeney was recalled from his loan spell by parent club Leyton Orient.
On 5 March 2022, Sweeney joined Dartford on loan.
On 2 June 2025, Orient said the player would be leaving when his contract expired.
On 30 June 2025, Sweeney signed a two-year deal with Grimsby Town.
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