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.

Francis Jacobs
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-02-28) February 28, 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Laguna Beach, California, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2016–2019 Irvine Strikers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Orange County 3 (0)
2022California United Strikers (loan) 1 (0)
International career
2019 United States U15 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 15, 2022

He became the youngest professional US soccer player in history on July 26, 2019, when he signed with Orange County Soccer Club at 14 years, four months, and 29 days old. Beforehand, Freddy Adu was the youngest professional US soccer player in history.

Club career

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After playing with USSDA side Irvine Strikers, Jacobs signed with USL Championship side Orange County 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

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Club

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As of match played October 6, 2020[3]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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
2021 1 0 1 0
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
California United Strikers (loan) 2022 NISA 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0

References

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  1. ^ Communications, Orange County SC (August 12, 2019). "Francis Jacobs Signs Professional Contract with Orange County SC". Orange County Soccer Club.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Francis Jacobs at Soccerway
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