Jayden Campbell facts for kids

Jayden Campbell (born 7 February 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league player. He plays as a fullback (FB) for the Gold Coast Titans club. The Titans are part of the National Rugby League (NRL) competition.

About Jayden Campbell

Jayden Campbell was born in Cronulla, Sydney. This was on 7 February 2000. His family has both Indigenous Australian (Kamilaroi) and Danish roots.

Moving to the Gold Coast

In 2006, when Jayden was six, his family moved. They went to the Gold Coast, Queensland. His father, Preston Campbell, was also a professional rugby league player. Preston was the very first player to sign with the new Gold Coast Titans club. He later became the first person to receive a Life Membership from the club.

Family Connections and School

The Campbell family is also related to Greg Inglis. Greg is a famous former Queensland captain. He is a cousin to Jayden's family. Jayden played junior rugby league on the Gold Coast. He played for the Helensvale Hornets. He also went to Helensvale State High School. When he was 19, the Gold Coast Titans signed him. He got an NRL development contract. In August 2021, it was confirmed that Jayden could play for Queensland in the State of Origin series.

Jayden's Playing Career

Jayden Campbell has played for several teams. He started in junior competitions. Then he moved up to the NRL.

Early Days in Rugby League

In 2018, Jayden played for the Burleigh Bears. He was part of their Mal Meninga Cup team. Later that year, he moved up to their Hastings Deering Colts side.

In 2019, he had a great season. He scored 24 tries in 21 games for the Bears' Colts team. He also won the club's Best & Fairest award. In 2020, he joined the Titans' NRL squad. He was on a development contract.

First Steps in the NRL (2021)

Jayden started the 2021 season with the Tweed Heads Seagulls. They play in the Queensland Cup.

In Round 13 of the 2021 NRL season, Jayden made his big debut. He played his first top-grade game for the Gold Coast. This game was against the Melbourne Storm. In Round 23, Jayden scored two tries for the Gold Coast. This was in a game they lost 34-20 to Melbourne. In Round 25, he scored two more tries. This helped the Gold Coast win 44-0 against the New Zealand Warriors.

Challenges and Comebacks (2022)

On 9 June, Jayden got a high-grade hamstring tear. This injury kept him out for eight weeks. It happened during a game the Gold Coast lost to North Queensland.

In Round 20 of the 2022 NRL season, Jayden scored two tries. This was for the Gold Coast in their 36-24 loss. The game was against Canberra. This loss left the club at the bottom of the table. Jayden played 14 games for the club in 2022. The team finished 13th in the league.

Season Highlights (2023)

Jayden played 22 games during the 2023 season. His season ended early. He dislocated his patella (kneecap). This happened in the Titans' Round 25 loss to Penrith.

Record-Breaking Moments (2024)

Jayden made his first start of the 2024 season in Round 4. This game was for the Gold Coast against the Dolphins. After a close 21-20 loss to Canberra, Jayden was ruled out. He had a leg injury and missed at least a month of play.

In Round 16, Jayden broke a club record. He scored 26 points in one match. This beat Scott Prince's record of 20 points. It happened in the Gold Coast's huge 66-6 win against the Warriors. Jayden played 15 games for the Gold Coast in 2024. The club finished 14th on the table.

Career Statistics

Year	Team	Games	Tries	Goals	Pts
2021	Gold Coast Titans	7	5		20
2022		14	4		16
2023		22	5	5	30
2024		15	5	34	88
	Totals	58	19	39	154

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