Ajani Fortune

Ajani "Jay" Fortune (born 30 December 2002) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United. Born in the United States, he plays for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.

Club career

On 11 July 2020, at just 17 years-old, Fortune made his professional debut for Atlanta United 2, the USL Championship affiliate of Atlanta United. That same season, Fortune scored his first professional goal against Miami FC with a right-footed strike from outside the box.

On 27 August 2021, Fortune signed a professional contract with Atlanta United 2.

After a series of impressive performances for Atlanta United 2, Atlanta United rewarded Fortune with a first-team contract at the club, becoming only the 14th player in franchise history to transition from the academy to the first-team. Fortune was then named by head coach, former West Ham United midfielder, Jack Collison as team captain for Atlanta United 2 for the remainder of the 2022 USL season.

Fortune made his Major League Soccer debut against Charlotte FC on March 11, 2023, becoming the youngest Trinidad and Tobago national team player to do so.

On June 10, 2023, Fortune made his first career start for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer against D.C. United.

International career

Youth

Fortune was selected for the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 National Team for the 2019 CONCACAF Under-17 Championship. Fortune played all four games for Trinidad and Tobago as the team were eliminated in the second round of the tournament

Senior

At 18 years-old, Fortune received his first senior call-up in January 2021 ahead of a friendly with the United States. He made his debut in the game, as a starter.

In June 2023, Fortune was named to the 23-man squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In Trinidad's opening game of the tournament against Saint Kitts and Nevis on June 25, he scored his first goal, netting the second in an eventual 3–0 victory.