Jake Kirby

Jake Kirby
Personal information
Full nameJake Antony Kirby[1]
Date of birth9 May 1994
Place of birthLiverpool, England[2]
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Tranmere Rovers
Number15
Youth career
Tranmere Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2012–Tranmere Rovers46(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:39, 29 December 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Jake Antony Kirby (born 9 May 1994) is an English football midfielder who plays for League One side Tranmere Rovers. He can play in five positions: central midfield, right midfield, left midfield, behind the striker and as a striker.[4]

Playing career

Kirby came through Tranmere Rovers's youth system and was awarded his first professional contract by the club in April 2012[5]

He made his Football League debut against Scunthorpe on 5 May 2012 as a substitute, playing the last 15 minutes of the match.[6]

Statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Total
2011–12Tranmere RoversLeague One10000010
2012–13Tranmere RoversLeague One30001040
Total England 40001050
Career total 40001050
Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Search 1761 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  2. ↑ "Tranmere Rovers FC manager Ronnie Moore considers first team role for youngster Jake Kirby". Liverpool Echo. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  3. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 545. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  4. ↑ Hilton, Nick (5 May 2012). "Lowdown on Tranmere Rovers’ young ones". Wirral News. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "Three Professional Contracts Offered At Tranmere". League Football Education. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "Tranmere 1 - 1 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2012.

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