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'''Jacob Andrew Wakeling''' (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for {{English football updater|Gillingh}} side [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]], on loan from {{English football updater|PeterboU}} club [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]].
'''Jacob Andrew Wakeling''' (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for {{English football updater|Gillingh}} side [[Gillingham F.C.|Gillingham]], on loan from {{English football updater|PeterboU}} club [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]].

Latest revision as of 18:03, 9 November 2024

Jacob Wakeling
Personal information
Full name Jacob Andrew Wakeling[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Redditch, England[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Gillingham
(on loan from Peterborough United)
Number 24
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Alvechurch 7 (5)
2020–2022 Leicester City 0 (0)
2022Barrow (loan) 4 (0)
2022–2023 Swindon Town 47 (8)
2023– Peterborough United 8 (0)
2024–Gillingham (loan) 11 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:03, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Jacob Andrew Wakeling (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two side Gillingham, on loan from EFL League One club Peterborough United.

Career

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Early career

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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]

Swindon Town

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In July 2022 he signed for Swindon Town after previously being on trial at the club.[7][8] After scoring 4 goals and making 3 assists in his first 10 league games, on 30 September 2022,[9] Wakeling signed a contract extension keeping him at Swindon Town until 2026.[10]

Peterborough United

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On 1 September 2023, Wakeling signed with EFL League One club Peterborough United on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[11]

Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Wakeling joined Gillingham on a season-long loan.[12][13] He scored on his debut for the team, scoring the second in a 4-1 home win over Carlisle United.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "SQUAD LIST 2022/23 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  2. ^ Jacob Wakeling at Soccerway
  3. ^ a b "Barrow Sign Jacob Wakeling On Loan". www.barrowafc.com.
  4. ^ "Jake Wakeling Profile | Aylesbury United FC". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Barrow sign Leicester striker Wakeling" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Eldin Jakupović Among Six To Depart Leicester City". Leicester City FC. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Swindon Town sign striker Jacob Wakeling on one-year contract". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Swindon sign former Leicester striker Wakeling" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Wakeling hoping to rediscover early-season form after outrageous Salford goal". Swindon Advertiser.
  10. ^ "Town talent Wakeling signs new long-term contract". Swindon Advertiser.
  11. ^ "Peterborough sign Wakeling from Swindon" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. ^ "Gills sign Jacob Wakeling on loan | Gillingham F.C." www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.
  13. ^ "Jacob Wakeling: Peterborough United striker joins Gillingham on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Report: Gillingham 4-1 Carlisle United". www.gillinghamfootballclub.com.