Francis Jacobs (soccer)
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Date of birth
February 28, 2005
Place of birth
Laguna Beach, California, United States
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position
Midfielder
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 28, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Laguna Beach, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2019 | Irvine Strikers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Orange County | 3 | (0) |
| 2022 | → California United Strikers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | United States U15 | 3 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 15, 2022 | |||
Francis Jacobs (born February 28, 2005) is an American professional soccer player who last played for USL Championship side Orange County.
He became the youngest professional US soccer player in history on July 26, 2019, when he signed with Orange County Soccer Club at 14 years, four months, and 29 days old. Beforehand, Freddy Adu was the youngest professional US soccer player in history.
After playing with USSDA side Irvine Strikers, Jacobs signed with USL Championship side Orange County on August 12, 2019.[1] At just 14 years, 4 months and 29 days old, Jacobs became the youngest professional soccer player in United States history.[2]
