Jaylen Yearwood
Trinidadian footballer (born 2004)
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Jaylen Yearwood (born August 27, 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as an defender for MLS Next Pro club Orlando City B. Born in the United States, he plays for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 27, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Conyers, Georgia, US | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position | Defender[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando City B | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2022 | Gwinnett Soccer Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | North Florida Ospreys | 60 | (1) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | East Atlanta FC | 7 | (0) |
| 2025– | Orlando City B | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 02:30, April 12, 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:52, 22 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Yearwood played youth soccer with Gwinnett Soccer Academy, where he was a 4-year varsity starter. In college, he played for the North Florida Ospreys, where he won two ASUN men's soccer tournaments was named 2025 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year in his senior year.[3] On 18 December 2025, Yearwood was drafted 14th by Orlando City SC for the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.[4] On February 27, Yearwood signed with their MLS Next Pro affiliate, Orlando City B, through the 2026 season.[5]
International career
Born in the United States, Yearwood is of Trinidadian descent through his father.[6] He was called up to the Trinidad and Tobago national team for a set of 2026 FIFA Series matches in March 2026.[7]
Honours
North Florida Ospreys
Individual