Jack McKay (footballer, born 1996)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack McKay[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland[2] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2014 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014–2016 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Ilkeston FC (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2016- | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:45, 8 October 2015 (UTC). | |||
Jack McKay (born 19 November 1996) is a Scottish[2] professional footballer who plays as a striker for Leeds United after joining in January 2016 from Doncaster Rovers.[3]
Club career
Doncaster Rovers
Glasgow-born McKay began his career at Doncaster Rovers with twin brother Paul when he was 9-years-old. In 2014, he played in the Gothia Cup with under-18s side; scoring in wins over Malmö FF's academy and Beşiktaş Academy as Rovers progressed through to the knock-out round. The Scot scored the equalizer in the next game versus IF Elfsborg Academy before being eliminated on penalties.[4] He caught the attention of First-Team Coach Paul Dickov with an impressive goal-scoring record in the youth team, including scoring a hat-trick against recent champions Norwich City in the FA Youth Cup.[5] Whilst at the academy, he gained interest from Premier League and Championship sides, such as Everton, Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday.[6]
McKay made his professional debut in a 1–0 league defeat to South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United in November 2014, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute.[3][7] He made a further three appearances in the same season before joining Ilkeston on loan in October 2015 to gain first team experience.[8] McKay made his debut for the Robins in a league game versus Nantwich Town and started in a further three games against Barwell, Colwyn Bay and Stamford but failed to find the net in any before returning to his parent club.[9][10][11]
Leeds United
On 11 January 2016, Jack and his brother Paul both joined Championship side Leeds United for undisclosed fees on 2 and half year contracts.[12]
Personal life
McKay's father is football agent, Willie McKay and his twin brother, Paul McKay is also a professional footballer with Leeds United.[13][14] He studied at Hill House School. [15]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 May 2014
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Doncaster Rovers | 2014–15 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Honours
Individual
- Doncaster Rovers Academy Player of the Year: 2013[2][14]
References
- ↑ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 47. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Sky Sports Scout reports on young forward Jack McKay". Sky Sports. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Doncaster Rovers F.C. Player Profiles". Doncaster Rovers F.C. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Doncaster Rovers FC B17E". Gothia Cup. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Doncaster Rovers: ‘Jack McKay is in my thinking’, says Paul Dickov". Doncaster Free Press. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Everton and Crystal Palace step up interest in Doncaster starlet Jack McKay". Mail Online. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Doncaster Rovers 0–1 Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Loan Signing: Paul McKay". Ilkeston F.C. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ↑ "Robins win on a rain soaked night". 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ "Ilkeston FC 0-0 Colwyn Bay". 13 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ↑ "Stamford 1-1 Ilkeston". Derbyshire Times. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ↑ "UNITED COMPLETE DEAL FOR MCKAY BROTHERS". Leeds United. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑ "Paul McKay Signs Pro Contract". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Agent McKay has a pair of Doncaster stars in his ranks... his 16-year-old twin sons". Mail Online. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Donny Bag Dynamic Duo". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 21 November 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.