Jordan Torunarigha, a German-born footballer, was born on 7 August 1997, making him currently 27 years old. He stands tall at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and has a weight of 12st 8lb (80kg). Torunarigha is a defender who primarily serves as a central defender for Gent, where he wears the number 23 jersey. He has also had the privilege of representing the Germany national team.
In his early career, Torunarigha joined Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, Germany, in July 2016. Throughout his tenure at Hertha BSC, his number of first team appearances showed a consistent rise. His debut season of 2016-2017 saw him step onto the pitch eight times and score a single goal. The subsequent season of 2017-2018 witnessed Torunarigha partake in 12 matches, again contributing a single goal. He continued to prove his worth in the 2018-2019 season with 14 appearances and two goals. In his peak season at Hertha BSC, 2019-2020, he made 18 first team appearances and scored one goal. His participation fell slightly in the final two seasons with Hertha BSC, making 14 appearances in the 2020-2021 season and only seven in the 2021-2022 season.
In January 2022, Torunarigha opted for a change of scenery, being loaned from Hertha BSC to Gent in the Pro League, in Belgium. Upon arrival, he made eight first team appearances, but it wasn't until the 2022-2023 season that Torunarigha really found his stride at Gent - making 28 first team appearances and scoring three goals. This continued into the following season of 2023-2024, where he appeared 24 times and netted a single goal. In the current season to date, 2024-2025, he has made five appearances.
In July 2022, after his successful loan, a permanent transfer from Hertha BSC to Gent was arranged, for a fee of around £3.2m. His tenure at Gent, following the permanent transfer, mirrored that of his loan period, with a strong showing in the 2022-2023 season (28 appearances, three goals), followed by a respectable performance in the 2023-2024 season (24 appearances, one goal). The current season of 2024-2025 has seen him take to the pitch five times already.
During his time at Gent, Torunarigha participated in the Pro League Play-Offs 2023-2024, making nine starts. He also featured in the Conference League Qualifiers 2024-2025 with two starts and one appearance coming off the bench, the Conference League 2023-2024 with two starts and three appearances as a substitute, and the Conference League 2024-2025 with one start.
