Jason Thomas Kabia (born 26 May 1969)[2] is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jason Thomas Kabia | ||
| Date of birth | (1969-05-26) 26 May 1969 (age 53) | ||
| Place of birth | Sutton-in-Ashfield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Oakham United | |||
| 1991–1993 | Lincoln City | 28 | (4) |
| 1992 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 1993–1995[1] | Valletta | ||
| 1995–1996 | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| Cork City | |||
| Galway United | |||
| Waterford United | |||
| Kilkenny City | |||
| Cobh Ramblers | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Born in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kabia played non-league football with Oakham United, before spending two seasons in the Football League with Lincoln City, making a total of 28 league appearances.[3] While at Lincoln, Kabia also spent a loan spell at Doncaster Rovers, making five league appearances.[4] Kabia later played in Malta for Valletta,[5] in English non-league football for Gainsborough Trinity,[6] and in the Republic of Ireland for a number of clubs including Cork City,[7] Galway United,[8] Waterford United, Kilkenny City. In July 2001 he moved to Cobh Ramblers.[9]
He is the father of Jaze Kabia, who is also a professional footballer, currently playing for Scottish Premiership side Livingston.[10]