Ricky-Jade Jones' rise through the ranks at Sky Bet League One side Peterborough United is the perfect EFL success story.

After growing up the local area and supporting the Club as a child, Jones joined the academy age nine and quickly became one of Posh's hottest young prospects.

Little was known about him during his time in the youth setup, but after making his first-team debut at the age of 16, he attracted admirers from across the country.

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Jones was awarded his first professional contract on his 17th birthday and on his first start for the Club in an EFL Trophy match against Cambridge United he scored his first goal.

He quickly followed up with his second in an FA Cup tie against Stevenage the week after, rounding off the perfect start to life in the first team.

While was initially used as a squad player in his first few seasons, he hit double figures for the first time in his career in 2023/24 making 45 appearances across League One and the Play-Offs.

In that time he helped the Posh to Wembley where they won the EFL Trophy for the second time under manager Darren Ferguson, a decade on from their first success in the competition.

Jones has been labelled a 'talent' by Ferguson who also described him as the fastest player he's ever worked with, and the stats back up the words.

A study conducted last year using data from five different matches saw Jones rank among some of the fastest players in world football.

This season, the 22-year-old continues to be one of Peterborough's most important players helping them to a second Wembley appearance in two years as they prepare to face Birmingham City in the Vertu Trophy Final in April.

Jones has netted three goals in five appearances in the competition to add to his tally of seven in League One.

Youth Development Week: Ricky- Jade Jones' Peterborough United journey

Youth Development Week: Ricky- Jade Jones' Peterborough United journey