Jaylon Jahi Hadden Scarlett (born 9 April 1998) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga FPD club A.D. San Carlos.[1]

Jaylon Hadden
Jaylon Hadden playing for Saprissa on 19 March 2017 against Herediano
Personal information
Full name Jaylon Jahi Hadden Scarlett
Date of birth (1998-04-09) 9 April 1998 (age 28)
Place of birth Limón, Costa Rica
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
A.D. San Carlos
Number 33
Youth career
–2016 Deportivo Saprissa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2023 Deportivo Saprissa 128 (1)
2021Sporting (loan) 15 (1)
2023–2025 Herediano 7 (0)
2024Sporting (loan) 32 (1)
2025- San Carlos 12 (0)
International career
2018– Costa Rica 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 May 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 22 August 2021

Club career

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From Limón, Hadden plays a defensive central midfielder but also capable of playing in central defence. Hadden played 140 games in all competitions during his time with Deportivo Saprissa, between his debut in March 2017 and 2023.[2] He scored his first professional goal while on loan at Sporting, but scored his first goal for Deportivo Saprissa in the 97th minute and of a derby match against Alajuelense in February 2022, having returned to his parent club in July 2021.[3][4] A two-time Liga FPD with Saprissa, in May 2023, he signed for Herediano.[5][6] In June 2025, he signed for A.D. San Carlos ahead of the 2025 Apertura tournament.[7]

International career

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He made his debut for the Costa Rica national team on 12 October 2018, against Mexico at the Estadio León.[8]

References

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  1. Jaylon Hadden at Soccerway
  2. Gomez Muñoz, Keish (February 2, 2023). "Herediano sets its sights on Jaylon Hadden". ESPN. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  3. "Jaylon Hadden: "I was saying to my teammates before the game, 'What will it feel like to score a goal?'"". Lateja. 13 Feb 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  4. "Jaylon Hadden hopes "not to disappoint" in the new opportunity given to him by Saprissa". everadoherrara.com. July 22, 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  5. Fonseca, Joseph (May 30, 2023). "It's official! Jaylon Hadden is a new player for Club Sport Herediano". Hoyeneldeportecr.com. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  6. "Official: Herediano announces the signing of Jaylon Hadden". Teletica.com. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  7. "The multi-champion with Saprissa was presented as San Carlos' new reinforcement". Lateja.com. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
  8. "Mexico vs. Costa Rica - 12 October 2018 - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
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