Jack Blake
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack James Blake[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Minnesota United | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Notts County | ||
| 2004–2013 | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Mansfield Town (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2016– | Minnesota United | 11 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Scotland U19 | 5 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 1, 2016. | |||
Jack James Blake (born 22 September 1994) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Minnesota United in the NASL.
Career
Nottingham Forest
Blake started his football career at the Notts County youth level before joining rivals, Nottingham Forest at youth level from the under-10's through to the club's academy. In May 2012, Blake was awarded with his first professional contract with the club.[2] Blake then made a first team breakthrough when he was included in the bench for the senior team for the club's home game against Peterborough United on 12 January 2013.[3]
Blake was loaned for a month to county rivals, Mansfield Town on 19 October 2013.[4] He made his professional debut on 22 October 2013 during a 0-0 draw against Bury.[5] After making his professional debut, Blake expressed his happiness to make his debut.[6] After making three appearance for the club, Blake made his return to his parent club.[7] Despite rumors that Blake may returned to Mansfield Town on loan for the second time,[8] this was played down by Manager Paul Cox.[9]
After his loan spell at Mansfield Town came to an end, Blake continued playing in the club's reserve until being released by the club at the end of the 2014-15 season.[10]
Minnesota United
On 26 May 2016, Minnesota United announced that Blake had signed with the club.[11] Seven days later on 2 June 2016, Blake scored his first Minnesota United debut (and his first professional goal) in the third round of US Open, winning 3-0 against Saint Louis.[12]
International career
Though he was born in Nottingham, England, Blake is eligible to play for Scotland through his Scottish grandfather. In September 2011, Blake was called up by Scotland U19 and went on to make five appearance for the club.[13]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 29 October 2016
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 2012–13 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2014–15 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Mansfield Town (loan) | 2013–14 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Minnesota United | 2016 | NASL | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 15 | 1 | ||
References
- ↑ "Professional Retain List & Free Transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Teen Stars Sign Up". Nottingham Forest F.C. 8 May 2012. Archived from the original on 24 November 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "In the Spotlight: Jack Blake". Nottingham Post. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Blake joins Mansfield on loan". BBC Sport. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Bury 0 - 0 Mansfield Town". BBC Sport. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Blake happy with senior debut". Mansfield Town F.C. 23 October 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Blake returns to Forest". Nottingham Post. 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Blake likely to return from Mansfield Town". Nottingham Post. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Mansfield Town boosted by return of injured quartet". Nottingham Post. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Football League confirm players released by Nottingham Forest". Nottingam Post. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Jack Blake Signs With Loons". Minnesota United FC. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ↑ "Minnesota United FC Defeats St. Louis FC 2-0 In US Open Cup Action, Will Host Sporting Kansas City". FiftyFive One OfficiaL Website. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ↑ "Hot Forest prospect Jack Blake is new midfield target for Stags manager Paul Cox". Mansfield and Ashfield Chad. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
External links
- Scotland Profile at Scottish FA