Jacob Wakeling
English footballer
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Andrew Wakeling[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 22) | ||
| Place of birth | Redditch, England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gillingham (on loan from Peterborough United) | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West Bromwich Albion | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Alvechurch | 7 | (5) |
| 2020–2022 | Leicester City | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Barrow (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Swindon Town | 47 | (8) |
| 2023– | Peterborough United | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Gillingham (loan) | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:23, 17 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Jacob Andrew Wakeling (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two side Gillingham on loan from EFL League One club Peterborough United, as a striker.
Career
Early career
Wakeling began his career with West Bromwich Albion, being released by them in 2020.[3] After playing in non-league football for Alvechurch,[4] Wakeling signed for Leicester City in November 2020, before moving on loan to Barrow in January 2022.[3][5] Wakeling played four times for Barrow before returning to Leicester, from where he was released as a player in June 2022.[6]
Swindon Town
In July 2022 he signed for Swindon Town after previously being on trial at the club.[7][8] After scoring 4 goals and making 3 assists in his first 10 league games, on 30 September 2022,[9] Wakeling signed a contract extension keeping him at Swindon Town until 2026.[10]
Peterborough United
On 1 September 2023, Wakeling signed with EFL League One club Peterborough United on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[11]
Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Wakeling joined Gillingham on a season-long loan.[12][13] He scored on his debut for the team, scoring the second in a 4-1 home win over Carlisle United.[14]
References
- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2022/23 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ Jacob Wakeling at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Barrow Sign Jacob Wakeling On Loan". www.barrowafc.com.
- ^ "Jake Wakeling Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Barrow sign Leicester striker Wakeling" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Eldin Jakupović Among Six To Depart Leicester City". Leicester City FC. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Swindon Town sign striker Jacob Wakeling on one-year contract". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Swindon sign former Leicester striker Wakeling" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Wakeling hoping to rediscover early-season form after outrageous Salford goal". Swindon Advertiser.
- ^ "Town talent Wakeling signs new long-term contract". Swindon Advertiser.
- ^ "Peterborough sign Wakeling from Swindon" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Gills sign Jacob Wakeling on loan | Gillingham F.C." www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
- ^ "Jacob Wakeling: Peterborough United striker joins Gillingham on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Report: Gillingham 4-1 Carlisle United". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
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