Ethan Pinnock
Centre-back · Brentford · Jamaica
About Ethan Pinnock
Ethan Pinnock is a Jamaican international centre-back born in London (ENG) who took a non-traditional path to the Premier League via non-League football. From Dulwich Hamlet and Forest Green Rovers, he rose to prominence at Barnsley before Brentford (ENG) signed him in 2019. A powerful aerial presence, he has since become a dependable Premier League performer.
Ethan Pinnock's story
Non-League Beginnings
Born in Lambeth on 29 May 1993, Pinnock began his footballing journey in non-League football with Dulwich Hamlet and Forest Green Rovers. He was also capped by England C during this period.
Barnsley Breakthrough
Pinnock joined Barnsley and had a breakthrough 2018-19 season, being named the club's Player of the Year while also being selected for both the PFA and EFL League One Teams of the Year. Brentford (ENG) signed him that summer for an undisclosed fee.
Brentford & Jamaica
At Brentford (ENG), Pinnock established himself as a reliable Premier League defender. He switched international allegiance to Jamaica, earning 26 senior caps for the Reggae Boyz. A series of injury setbacks limited him to just 4 appearances in 2025-26.
Did you know?
- 🌟 Pinnock came from non-League football with Dulwich Hamlet — one of the most remarkable journeys to the Premier League in English football.
- 🏆 He was named Barnsley's Player of the Year and made the PFA and EFL League One Teams of the Year in 2018-19, prompting Brentford to sign him.
- 🇯🇲 Although born in London and capped by England C in non-League days, Pinnock chose to represent Jamaica internationally and earned 26 caps for the Reggae Boyz.
Honours
- Championship Play-off Winners: 2021 — Brentford
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