Junior Flemmings (born 16 January 1996) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for club Niort on loan from Toulouse, and the Jamaica national team. Club career Early career Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Flemmings began his career in the youth ranks of Tivoli Gardens. Tivoli Gardens In 2013, he made his debut for the first team in the National Premier League. He was unpaid during the 2013 season with Tivoli Gardens to ensure that he wouldn't ruin his chances of playing collegiate soccer in the United States. During the 2015–2016 season Flemmings led Tivoli Gardens in scoring with eight goals, including a late game winner on 23 November 2015 which helped his club to a 2–1 victory over Boys' Town FC. New York Red Bulls II After months of speculation, Flemmings signed with New York Red Bulls II of the United Soccer League on 25 March 2016. On 2 April 2016, during his first appearance, Flemmings recorded his first goal and assist with the club in a 2–0 victory against Louisville City. On 22 May 2016, Flemmings scored a late match winner helping New York to a 1–0 victory against FC Montreal. On 12 August 2016, Flemmings helped New York to a 5–1 victory over Orlando City B, scoring one goal and being a constant threat throughout the match. On 14 April 2017, Flemmings scored his first goal of the season for New York, helping the club to a 3–1 victory over Orlando City B. On 19 August 2017, Flemming scored two goals to help New York to a 4–0 victory over FC Cincinnati. On 2 September 2017, Flemmings scored one goal and assisted on another in New York's 4–2 victory over Tampa Bay Rowdies. Tampa Bay Rowdies In January 2018, Flemmings signed with Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL. Phoenix Rising Flemmings signed with Phoenix Rising in 2019. He netted sixteen goals and seven assists in his first season with the team, and finished eighth in the league for the Golden Boot, finishing behind teammate and Golden Boot winner Solomon Asante (22 goals). Flemmings' second season with Phoenix resulted in a Golden Boot Award, scoring 14 goals in a COVID-shortened season. Phoenix was propelled to a first place finish in Group B. Homophobia controversy On 30 September 2020, while playing for the Phoenix Rising, Flemmings was accused of using a Jamaican homophobic slur, "batty