J. Griffin

J. Griffin is a 20-year-old Republic of Ireland defender who wears the number 5 shirt for Stoke City. A centre-back by trade, Griffin is still in the early stages of his professional career, but his selection of a traditionally senior squad number signals the club’s belief in his long-term potential. His game is built on physicality and reading of play — the kind of defensive instincts that suit the Championship’s demanding, high-contact style. Griffin’s age and nationality place him in ...