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Kyle Jacobs (soccer, born 1991)
Kyle Jacobs (born 14 June 1991) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Edinburgh. Jacobs has previously played for Livingston, Kilmarnock, Queen of the South and Greenock Morton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kyle Jacobs | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Edinburgh | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | Livingston | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | Livingston | 97 | (7) |
| 2013–2014 | Kilmarnock | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Livingston | 47 | (3) |
| 2015–2019 | Queen of the South | 124 | (4) |
| 2019–2022 | Greenock Morton | 40 | (4) |
| 2022 | → Edinburgh (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2023– | Edinburgh | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:10, 6 January 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career
Livingston
After progressing through the youth system at Livingston, Jacobs made his first-team debut as a second-half substitute versus Dundee on 21 February 2009.[1] He appeared in 97 league matches for Livingston before he left the club at the end of the 2012–13 season.
Kilmarnock
At the age of 22, Jacobs signed a six-month contract with Kilmarnock in August 2013.[2] After making five league appearances, he was released by Kilmarnock in January 2014.[3] Jacobs then returned to Livingston on an eighteen-month contract later that month.[3]
Queen of the South
Jacobs signed for Queens at the start of the 2015-16 season.[4] In February 2017, Jacobs signed a two-year contract extension until May 2019.[5]
Greenock Morton
On 23 May 2019, Jacobs signed a pre-contract with Greenock Morton on a one-year deal.[6]
Personal life
On 13 July 2018, Jacobs' wife Chloe safely delivered a daughter named Lily as they became parents for the first time.[7]
Jacobs' brother Keaghan plays for Arbroath and Kyle himself is one of seven siblings and is a triplet alongside Devon[8] and Sheldon.[9][10]
Career statistics
- As of 17 April 2021
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Livingston | 2009–10[11][12][13][nb 1][nb 2] | Scottish Third Division | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010–11[20][12][nb 3] | Scottish Second Division | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 34 | 3 | |
| 2011–12[22][23] | Scottish First Division | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 40 | 4 | |
| 2012–13[24] | Scottish First Division | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Total | 97 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 110 | 7 | ||
| Kilmarnock | 2013–14[25] | Scottish Premiership | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Livingston | 2013–14[25] | Scottish Championship | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014–15[26] | Scottish Championship | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 43 | 2 | |
| Total | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 56 | 3 | ||
| Queen of the South | 2015–16[27] | Scottish Championship | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016–17[28] | Scottish Championship | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 42 | 1 | |
| 2017–18[27] | Scottish Championship | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2018–19[29] | Scottish Championship | 36 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7[b] | 0 | 51 | 2 | |
| Total | 124 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 131 | 4 | ||
| Greenock Morton | 2019–20[30] | Scottish Championship | 24 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 33 | 5 |
| 2020–21[31] | Scottish Championship | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Total | 37 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 310 | 18 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 382 | 19 | ||
- ^ a b c d e f g Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
- ^ Soccerbase has incorrectly credited 3 appearances; v Stranraer on 20 March 2010,[14] Berwick Rangers on 17 April 2010[15] and East Stirlingshire on 1 May 2010.[16]
- ^ Soccerway has incorrectly credited 3 appearances; v East Stirlingshire on 20 February 2010,[17] East Stirlingshire on 9 March 2010[18] and Annan Athletic on 3 April 2010[19]
- ^ Soccerbase has incorrectly credited an appearance v Ayr United on 19 April 2011.[21]
Honours
Livingston
References
- ^ "Dundee 4-1 Livingston match report". BBC. 21 February 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
- ^ "South African Kyle Jacobs signs sixth month deal with Kilmarnock". STV. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Kyle Jacobs makes return to Livingston after Kilmarnock release". BBC Sport. BBC. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ^ "Queen of the South: James Fowler announces three new signings". BBC Sport. BBC. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Contracts Extended". Queen of the South F.C. 25 February 2017.
- ^ "KYLE JACOBS SIGNS PRE-CONTRACT AGREEMENT". Greenock Morton F.C. 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Congratulations to Ky". Queen of the South F.C. 13 July 2018.
- ^ D. Jacobs, Soccerway
- ^ Wilson, Richard (4 August 2015). "McStays, McGinns, Kings and Jacobs: Scotland's football families". BBC Sport.
- ^ S. Jacobs, Soccerway
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ a b Kyle Jacobs at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Queen's Park 1–3 Livingston". BBC Sport. 24 October 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Livingston 2–1 Stranraer". LIvingston F.C. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Livingston Secure Third Division". Livingston F.C. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Livingston 1–0 East Stirlingshire". Livingston F.C. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "East Stirlingshire 0–2 Livingston". Livingston F.C. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Livingston 2–0 East Stirlingshire". Livingston F.C. 9 March 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Annan 2–0 Livingston". Livingston F.C. 3 April 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Livingston 3–2 Ayr United". Livingston F.C. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ Naismith, Chris (17 September 2011). "Ross County 1–1 Livingston". Livingston F.C. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ 2020 at Soccerbase
- ^ Lindsay, Clive (5 April 2015). "Livingston 4–0 Alloa Athletic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
External links
- Kyle Jacobs at Soccerbase