Francis Jacobs (soccer)
Francis Jacobs (born February 28, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship side Orange County SC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 28, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Laguna Beach, California, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Orange County SC | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2019 | Irvine Strikers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019– | Orange County SC | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 6, 2020 | |||
Club career
After playing with USSDA side Irvine Strikers, Jacobs signed with USL Championship side Orange County SC on August 12, 2019.[1] At just 14 years, 4 months and 29 days old, Jacobs became the youngest professional soccer player in United States history.[2]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played October 6, 2020[3]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Orange County SC | 2020 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References
- Communications, Orange County SC (August 12, 2019). "Francis Jacobs Signs Professional Contract with Orange County SC". Orange County Soccer Club.
- "How Francis Jacobs, 14, his family and his new club are working to ensure he's not the 'next Freddy Adu'". ESPN.com. August 13, 2019.
- Francis Jacobs at Soccerway
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