Kyle_Jacobs_(footballer,_born_1991)

Kyle Jacobs (soccer, born 1991)

Kyle Jacobs (soccer, born 1991)

South African soccer player (born 1991)

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

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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 Arbroath and Kyle himself is one of seven siblings and is a triplet alongside Devon[8] and Sheldon.[9][10]

Career statistics

As of 17 April 2021
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  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. [N 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. [N 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. [N 3]
    Soccerbase has incorrectly credited an appearance v Ayr United on 19 April 2011.[21]

Honours

Livingston

References

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