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 | 4 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Ilkeston FC (loan) | 4 | (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 nine-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 two-and-a-half year contracts.[12]
After impressing with the Leeds United Development squad, on 21 April 2016, McKay was named as part of the 'travelling squad' for Leeds first team for their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers however he failed to make a place on the substitutes bench, with Steve Evans saying McKay would have been on the bench had Stuart Dallas failed to recover from injury.[13]
McKay played for Leeds' First team in their 2016–17 pre season friendly against Peterborough United on 23 July 2016.[14]
Personal life
McKay's father is football agent, Willie McKay and his twin brother, Paul McKay is also a professional footballer with Leeds United.[15][16] He studied at Hill House School.[17]
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][16]
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.
- ↑ "Evans said Under-21s striker Jack McKay would have been on the bench v Wolves had Stuart Dallas not recovered from injury". Leeds United. 21 Apr 2016. Retrieved 21 Apr 2016.
- ↑ "Posh 2, Leeds 1: Shaq on the attack for Peterborough United". Leeds United. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 23 July 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.
