Garden Village have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of prolific striker Jordan Evans from Baglan Dragons ahead of the next stage of their West Wales Premier League campaign.
Evans arrives at the club after an impressive spell with Baglan, where his goalscoring exploits helped inspire the Dragons to promotion to the Cymru South during the 2022/23 season.
The forward enjoyed a remarkable campaign, scoring 24 goals in 21 appearances before adding another two goals in the play-off final to help Baglan secure their promotion.
Jordan Evans joins Garden Village after prolific Baglan Dragons spell
Evans has most recently been playing for Baglan Dragons’ reserve side, where he continued to demonstrate his goalscoring ability.
He registered eight goals and five assists in just five appearances in the Port Talbot & District Football League, underlining his ability to make an impact in the final third.
The striker previously played for Afan United last season before returning to Baglan Dragons, to feature for their reservesl.
Garden Village delighted to secure powerful centre-forward
Announcing the signing, Garden Village expressed their excitement at bringing the forward to the club following his impressive debut.
The club said: “Making his impressive debut last night we’re delighted to have Jordan onboard.
“Jordan, who signs from Baglan Dragons is a powerful centre forward with a keen eye for the net.”
His arrival provides Village with another attacking option as they look to build momentum in the West Wales Premier League.
Evans makes Garden Village debut in Pontlliw draw
Evans wasted little time getting started at his new club, making his debut in a 1-1 draw against Pontlliw.
Garden Village currently sit eighth in the West Wales Premier League and will be hoping their new signing’s goalscoring pedigree can help them climb the table.
With a record of 24 goals in 21 games during Baglan’s promotion-winning campaign, alongside his recent return of eight goals and five assists in five league appearances, Evans will be one to watch as he begins the next chapter of his career with Village.
