Middlesbrough defender Alfie Jones to join Canada for November friendlies

By Canadian Press on November 3, 2025.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch has invited Middlesbrough defender Alfie Jones to camp for upcoming games with Ecuador and Venezuela in the November international window.

The English-born Jones, who has Canadian ties through a grandparent, is in the process of finalizing his Canadian citizenship, according to Canada Soccer.

The 28-year-old Jones joined Middlesbrough in July on a four-year contract from Hull City, which is home to Canadian international Liam Millar. Middlesbrough currently stands second in England’s second-tier Championship.

Born in Bristol, Jones is a graduate of the Southampton academy. He had loan spells with Scotland’s St. Mirren and England’s Gillingham before joining Hull in the summer of 2020.

A workhorse, he made almost 200 appearances for Hull. He has played 14 games for Boro this season, logging 1,239 minutes.

Should Jones commit to Canada, he would add to a pool of talent at centre back that includes Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles and Joel Waterman. Bombito is currently recovering from a fractured tibia.

The 28th-ranked Canadian men host No. 23 Ecuador on Nov. 13 at Toronto’s BMO Field before facing No. 50 Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Nov. 18

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 3, 2025

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