Carl Jenkinson is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back. He was born on February 8, 1992, in Harlow, England. He began his senior career with Charlton Athletic. In 2011, he joined Arsenal, where he made over 70 appearances. During his time at the club, he won the FA Cup in the 2013–14 season. Jenkinson spent loan spells at West Ham United, where he made over 50 league appearances across two seasons. He has also represented England at youth level, including the under-21 national team.