Jacob Andrew Wakeling (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for Swindon Town, as a striker.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jacob Andrew Wakeling[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 21) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Swindon Town | ||
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– | Swindon Town | 19 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:09, 19 November 2022 (UTC) |
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]
In July 2022 he signed for Swindon Town after previously being on trial at the club.[7][8] On 30 September 2022, Wakeling signed a contract extension keeping him at Swindon Town until 2026.[9]
Swindon Town F.C. – current squad | |
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