Kyle Jacobs (footballer)

Kyle Jacobs (born 14 June 1991) is a South African professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Greenock Morton, having previously played for Livingston, Kilmarnock and Queen of the South.

Kyle Jacobs
Personal information
Full name Kyle Jacobs
Date of birth (1991-06-14) 14 June 1991
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Greenock Morton
Number 6
Youth career
2008–2009 Livingston
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2013 Livingston 97 (7)
2013–2014 Kilmarnock 5 (0)
2014–2015 Livingston 47 (3)
2015–2019 Queen of the South 124 (4)
2019– Greenock Morton 20 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:51, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

Career

Livingston

After progressing through the youth system at Livingston, Jacobs made his first-team debut as a second-half substitute versus Dundee on 21 February 2009.[1] He appeared in 97 league matches for Livingston before he left the club at the end of the 2012–13 season.

Kilmarnock

At the age of 22, Jacobs signed a six-month contract with Kilmarnock in August 2013.[2] After making five league appearances, he was released by Kilmarnock in January 2014.[3] Jacobs then returned to Livingston on an eighteen-month contract later that month.[3]

Queen of the South

Jacobs signed for Queens at the start of the 2015-16 season.[4] In February 2017, Jacobs signed a two-year contract extension until May 2019.[5]

Greenock Morton

On 23 May 2019, Jacobs signed a pre-contract with Greenock Morton on a one-year deal.[6]

Personal life

On 13 July 2018, Jacobs' wife Chloe safely delivered a daughter named Lily as they became parents for the first time.[7]

Jacobs' brother Keaghan plays for Livingston and Kyle himself is one of seven siblings and is a triplet alongside Devon[8] and Sheldon.[9][10]

Career statistics
As of 8 February 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Livingston 2009–10[11][12][13][nb 1][nb 2] Scottish Third Division 140300000170
2010–11[20][12][nb 3] Scottish Second Division 31310101[lower-alpha 1]0343
2011–12[22][23] Scottish First Division 34420202[lower-alpha 1]0404
2012–13[24] Scottish First Division 180100000190
Total 9777030301107
Kilmarnock 2013–14[25] Scottish Premiership 5000100060
Livingston 2013–14[25] Scottish Championship 131000000131
2014–15[26] Scottish Championship 34210305[lower-alpha 1]0432
Total 473103050563
Queen of the South 2015–16[27] Scottish Championship 26010102[lower-alpha 1]0300
2016–17[28] Scottish Championship 33100504[lower-alpha 1]0421
2017–18[29] Scottish Championship 29120304[lower-alpha 1]0381
2018–19[30] Scottish Championship 36240407[lower-alpha 2]0512
Total 1244701301701314
Greenock Morton 2019–20[31] Scottish Championship 20330511[lower-alpha 1]0294
Career total 2931718022126035918
  1. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
  1. Soccerbase has incorrectly credited 3 appearances; v Stranraer on 20 March 2010,[14] Berwick Rangers on 17 April 2010[15] and East Stirlingshire on 1 May 2010.[16]
  2. Soccerway has incorrectly credited 3 appearances; v East Stirlingshire on 20 February 2010,[17] East Stirlingshire on 9 March 2010[18] and Annan Athletic on 3 April 2010[19]
  3. Soccerbase has incorrectly credited an appearance v Ayr United on 19 April 2011.[21]

Honours
Livingston

References
  1. "Dundee 4-1 Livingston match report". BBC. 21 February 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  2. "South African Kyle Jacobs signs sixth month deal with Kilmarnock". STV. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  3. "Kyle Jacobs makes return to Livingston after Kilmarnock release". BBC Sport. BBC. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  4. "Queen of the South: James Fowler announces three new signings". BBC Sport. BBC. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  5. "Contracts Extended". Queen of the South F.C. 25 February 2017.
  6. "KYLE JACOBS SIGNS PRE-CONTRACT AGREEMENT". Greenock Morton F.C. 23 May 2019.
  7. "Congratulations to Ky". Queen of the South F.C. 13 July 2018.
  8. D. Jacobs, Soccerway
  9. Wilson, Richard (4 August 2015). "McStays, McGinns, Kings and Jacobs: Scotland's football families". BBC Sport.
  10. S. Jacobs, Soccerway
  11. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  12. Kyle Jacobs at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  13. "Queen's Park 1–3 Livingston". BBC Sport. 24 October 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  14. "Livingston 2–1 Stranraer". LIvingston F.C. 20 March 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  15. "Livingston Secure Third Division". Livingston F.C. 17 April 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  16. "Livingston 1–0 East Stirlingshire". Livingston F.C. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  17. "East Stirlingshire 0–2 Livingston". Livingston F.C. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  18. "Livingston 2–0 East Stirlingshire". Livingston F.C. 9 March 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  19. "Annan 2–0 Livingston". Livingston F.C. 3 April 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  20. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  21. "Livingston 3–2 Ayr United". Livingston F.C. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  22. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  23. Naismith, Chris (17 September 2011). "Ross County 1–1 Livingston". Livingston F.C. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  24. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  25. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  26. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  27. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  28. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  29. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  30. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  31. "Games played by Kyle Jacobs in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  32. Lindsay, Clive (5 April 2015). "Livingston 4–0 Alloa Athletic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
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