Kyle Jacobs (footballer, born 1991)

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	14 June 1991
Place of birth	Johannesburg, South Africa
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
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
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Livingston	2009–10[11][12][13][nb 1][nb 2]	Scottish Third Division	14	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	17	0
	2010–11[20][12][nb 3]	Scottish Second Division	31	3	1	0	1	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	34	3
	2011–12[22][23]	Scottish First Division	34	4	2	0	2	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	40	4
	2012–13[24]	Scottish First Division	18	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	19	0
	Total		97	7	7	0	3	0	3	0	110	7
Kilmarnock	2013–14[25]	Scottish Premiership	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	6	0
Livingston	2013–14[25]	Scottish Championship	13	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	1
	2014–15[26]	Scottish Championship	34	2	1	0	3	0	5[lower-alpha 1]	0	43	2
	Total		47	3	1	0	3	0	5	0	56	3
Queen of the South	2015–16[27]	Scottish Championship	26	0	1	0	1	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	30	0
	2016–17[28]	Scottish Championship	33	1	0	0	5	0	4[lower-alpha 1]	0	42	1
	2017–18[29]	Scottish Championship	29	1	2	0	3	0	4[lower-alpha 1]	0	38	1
	2018–19[30]	Scottish Championship	36	2	4	0	4	0	7[lower-alpha 2]	0	51	2
	Total		124	4	7	0	13	0	17	0	131	4
Greenock Morton	2019–20[31]	Scottish Championship	20	3	3	0	5	1	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	29	4
Career total			293	17	18	0	22	1	26	0	359	18

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

• Scottish Third Division: 2009–10
• Scottish Second Division: 2010–11
• Scottish Challenge Cup: 2014–15[32]

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.

External links

• Kyle Jacobs at Soccerbase