SIG Strasbourg has relied on a little-known player to strengthen its back positions. At 26, Jordan Skipper-Brown joined France with the ambition of taking a step forward in his career. Trained in the United States, notably at Murray State University in 2022, he started professionally in Belgium with the Leuven club during the 2022/2023 season.
An “outstanding” physique and game
Described by his new club as a “ real athletic monster, super active on the field », the winger was quickly spotted. First in Slovenia with Polzel, then during last season by Astana, in Kazakhstan. In the VTB League (professional league for the best clubs in Eastern Europe), Skipper-Brown has reached a milestone and caught the eye of Strasbourg recruiters.
« We were seduced by the qualities that we were able to see on video and which were described to us by all the coaches who worked with him, both humanly and technically. He changed teams a lot, but the reason was always the same, his physique and his extraordinary game allowed him to progress towards better championships each timerejoiced the SIG coach since June 1, Laurent Vila. This is a position 4 which could help out in position 5 if necessary and which brings real complementarity to Hugo. (You’re wintering) ».
