Jack Sanders (born 18 March 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays for St Johnstone, as a central defender.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 March 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton, England | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | St Johnstone | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Charnock Richard | ||
| 2018–2019 | Leek Town | ||
| 2019–2021 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Blyth Spartans (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Southport (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → AFC Fylde (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Kilmarnock | 18 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | → Cove Rangers (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Ayr United (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2024– | St Johnstone | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:01, 26 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn in Bolton,[1] Sanders spent his early career in non-league football with Charnock Richard and Leek Town,[3][4] before turning professional with Wigan Athletic in July 2019.[5][6] He moved on loan to Blyth Spartans in December 2019,[7][8] and to Southport in February 2020.[9]
In October 2020 he joined AFC Fylde on loan,[10][11] with the loan ending in February 2021.[12][13]
He signed for Scottish club Kilmarnock in June 2021.[14] He began playing regularly under manager Derek McInnes.[15]
In September 2022 he moved on loan to Cove Rangers,[16] being recalled in January 2023.[17][18][19]
In June 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with Kilmarnock.[20][21]
In January 2024 he moved on loan to Ayr United,[22][23] saying he was looking forward to working with Scott Brown.[24] During the loan spell his father would regularly drive up from Bolton to watch him play, a seven-hour round journey.[25]
Sanders signed for St Johnstone in June 2024.[26][27]
References
edit- ^ a b "England - J. Sanders - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Soccerway.
- ^ Jack Sanders at Soccerbase
- ^ "JACK SANDERS PUTS PEN TO PAPER". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ "Baker not happy with the prospect of losing Sanders" – via PressReader.
- ^ "SANDERS SIGNS FOR LATICS". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ Scott, Richard (7 June 2021). "Interview: Former Leek Town defender Jack Sanders joins Scottish Championship side Kilmarnock FC - Moorlands Radio".
- ^ FC, Wigan Athletic (19 December 2019). "Under 23 defender links up with National League North side". Wigan Athletic FC.
- ^ Admin, BSAFC (19 December 2019). "Arrival | Sanders joins on loan from Wigan".
- ^ FC, Wigan Athletic (12 February 2020). "U23 defender Jack Sanders joins National League North play-off chasers Southport FC on loan". Wigan Athletic FC.
- ^ FC, Wigan Athletic (27 October 2020). "U23 defender Jack Sanders joins AFC Fylde on loan". Wigan Athletic FC.
- ^ "Jack Sanders joins The Coasters!". AFC Fylde. 27 October 2020.
- ^ FC, Wigan Athletic (9 February 2021). "Jack Sanders returns to Latics from loan at AFC Fylde". Wigan Athletic FC.
- ^ "Jack Sanders Returns To Wigan". AFC Fylde. 9 February 2021.
- ^ McClymont, Scott (3 June 2021). "Jack Sanders ready to play part in Rugby Park rebuild". Kilmarnock FC.
- ^ Highet, Lochlin (26 January 2022). "Jack Sanders opens up on life under Derek McInnes and starting XI intentions". Daily Record.
- ^ Gordon, Richard (29 September 2022). "Sanders Joins On Loan From Killie".
- ^ Highet, Lochlin (4 January 2023). "Jack Sanders recalled from loan". Kilmarnock FC.
- ^ Coyle, Andy (4 January 2023). "Kilmarnock recall defender Jack Sanders from loan spell at Cove". STV News.
- ^ "Sanders recalled from Cove". BBC Sport. 4 January 2023.
- ^ Highet, Lochlin (22 June 2023). "The colonel will return". Kilmarnock FC.
- ^ "'Motivated' Sanders extends his Rugby Park stint". BBC Sport. 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Kilmarnock's Jack Sanders joins Ayr United on loan for rest of season". BBC Sport. 26 January 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Stuart (26 January 2024). "Jack Sanders becomes first signing of Scott Brown era at Ayr United". Daily Record.
- ^ Wilson, Stuart (29 January 2024). "Jack Sanders on becoming an Honest Man with Ayr United". Daily Record.
- ^ Highet, Lochlin (19 March 2022). "Jack Sanders reveals his dad drove seven hours to see Ayrshire Derby header". Daily Record.
- ^ "Jack Sanders signs for Saints". St Johnstone Football Club.
- ^ "Saints sign Jack Sanders on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 June 2024.