:Je-Vaughn Watson

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Je-Vaughn Watson

| image = Je-Vaughn Watson.jpg

| caption = Watson with FC Dallas in 2012

| full_name = Je-Vaughn Tidley Watson{{cite web |title=Reggae Boyz squad for Copa America |url=http://www.jamaicafootballfederation.com/v1/?p=11665 |publisher=Jamaica Football Federation |date=3 June 2015 |access-date=15 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305022208/http://www.jamaicafootballfederation.com/v1/?p=11665 |archive-date=5 March 2017 |url-status=usurped }}

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|10|22}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20190220063017/http://static.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=301494/index.html FIFA.com]

| birth_place = Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica

| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}

| position = Defender, midfielder

| currentclub =

| youthclubs1 =

| youthyears1 =

| clubs1 = Sporting Central Academy

| years1 = 2005–2011

| caps1 =

| goals1 =

| clubs2 = Houston Dynamo

| years2 = 2011–2012

| caps2 = 41

| goals2 = 1

| years3 = 2013–2015

| clubs3 = FC Dallas

| caps3 = 78

| goals3 = 6

| years4 = 2016–2017

| clubs4 = New England Revolution

| caps4 = 41

| goals4 = 1

| years5 = 2018

| clubs5 = Charlotte Independence

| caps5 = 21

| goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2019

| clubs6 = Oklahoma City Energy

| caps6 = 16

| goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2020

| clubs7 = Austin Bold

| caps7 = 5

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2021

| clubs8 = Humble Lions

| caps8 = 3

| goals8 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2008–2022

| nationalteam1 = Jamaica

| nationalcaps1 = 95{{Cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/27403/Je_Vaughn_Watson.html|title = Je-Vaughn Watson (Player)}}

| nationalgoals1 = 4

| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's football}}

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Je-Vaughn Tidley Watson (born 22 October 1983) is a retired Jamaican footballer.

Club career

=Sporting Central Academy=

Watson attended Garvey Maceo High School and turned professional in 2005. He spent six years playing with Sporting Central Academy in the Jamaica National Premier League, eventually becoming the club's captain.

=Houston Dynamo=

Watson had trials in England and Denmark, but after training with the club during the 2011 pre-season, Watson signed with Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer on 15 April;{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/04/15/dynamo.koke.watson.ap/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104052140/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/04/15/dynamo.koke.watson.ap/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2012|title=Dynamo sign F Koke, MF Watson}} he made his Dynamo debut on 23 April 2011 in a 1–1 tie with Chicago Fire. He became the first Sporting Central player to secure a professional contract overseas.[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Sporting-s-Watson-seals-MLS-deal_8666947 Sporting's Watson seals MLS deal] – Jamaica Observer Watson appeared for Houston in the 2011 MLS Cup and CONCACAF Champions League competitions.

=FC Dallas=

Watson was traded to FC Dallas on 19 February 2013 in exchange for a second-round 2015 MLS SuperDraft pick.{{cite web| url = http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2013/02/fc-dallas-signs-brazilian-michel-acquires-je-vaughn-watson| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130222060818/http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2013/02/fc-dallas-signs-brazilian-michel-acquires-je-vaughn-watson| archive-date = 2013-02-22| title = FC Dallas signs Brazilian Michel; acquires Je-Vaughn Watson {{!}} FC Dallas}} His contract was terminated on 18 February 2016.{{cite web| url = http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2016/02/18/fc-dallas-and-je-vaughn-watson-mutually-agree-terminate-defender-s-contract| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160221002455/http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2016/02/18/fc-dallas-and-je-vaughn-watson-mutually-agree-terminate-defender-s-contract| archive-date = 2016-02-21| title = FC Dallas and Je-Vaughn Watson mutually agree to terminate the defender's contract {{!}} FC Dallas}} On 4 March 2016, it was announced that Watson had resigned with Dallas and then been traded to New England Revolution for a third-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

=New England Revolution=

Watson played two seasons with the Revolution.{{cite web| url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/03/04/je-vaughn-watson-heads-new-england-revolution-after-trade-fc-dallas| title = Je-Vaughn Watson heads to the New England Revolution after trade with FC Dallas {{!}} MLSSoccer.com}} His option was declined at the end of the 2017 season.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/je-vaughn-watson| title = Je-Vaughn Watson {{!}} MLSsoccer.com}}

=OKC Energy FC=

In 2019, Watson signed for OKC Energy FC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.energyfc.com/news_article/show/1019674|title = Energy FC Sign MLS Veteran, Jamaican International Je-Vaughn Watson|date = 9 May 2019}}

=Austin Bold FC=

In September 2020, Watson signed with USL Championship side Austin Bold.{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinboldfc.com/news_article/show/1122882|title=Austin Bold Fc Add Je-Vaughn Watson to 2020 Usl Championship Roster|date=15 September 2020|access-date=16 September 2020|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110232505/https://www.austinboldfc.com/news_article/show/1122882|url-status=dead}}

=Humble Lions=

In August 2021, Watson returned to Jamaica to play for JPL side, Humble Lions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/reggae-boy-watson-works-to-regain-fitness-eyes-world-cup-qualifiers_228305?profile=1473|title=Jamaica Observer Limited|date=9 August 2021 }}

International career

Watson made his international debut for the Jamaica national team on 26 July 2008 in a friendly against El Salvador and has since gone on to make 13 appearances for the Reggae Boyz. He played in Jamaica's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Honduras.

Career statistics

:Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/27403/Je_Vaughn_Watson.html|title=Watson, Je-Vaughn|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=3 February 2017}}

class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;" ! No !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
1.	24 February 2012	Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica	{{fb\|CUB}}	align=center \| 2–0	align=center \| 3–0	Friendly
2.	25 March 2016	Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica	{{fb\|CRC}}	align=center \| 1–0	align=center \| 1–1	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.	11 October 2016	Leonora Stadium, Leonora, Guyana	{{fb\|GUY}}	align=center \| 1–2	align=center \| 4–2	2017 Caribbean Cup qualification
4.	26 July 2017	Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States	{{fb\|USA}}	align=center \| 1–1	align=center \| 1–2	2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup