Jacob Wakeling

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

Jacob Wakeling
Personal information
Full name Jacob Andrew Wakeling[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-15) 15 September 2001
Place of birth Redditch, England[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Peterborough United
Number 28
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Alvechurch 7 (5)
2020–2022 Leicester City 0 (0)
2022 → Barrow (loan) 4 (0)
2022–2023 Swindon Town 47 (8)
2023– Peterborough United 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:45, 3 October 2023 (UTC)

Career

Early career

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

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

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

References
  1. "SQUAD LIST 2022/23 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  2. Jacob Wakeling at Soccerway
  3. "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.


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