Full name Jack McKay Playing position Years Team Role Footballer | Name Jack McKay Date joined 2014 | |
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Date of birth (1996-11-19) 19 November 1996 (age 19) Current teams Doncaster Rovers F.C. (#19 / Forward), Ilkeston F.C. | ||
Jack McKay (born 19 November 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ilkeston F.C. (on loan from Doncaster Rovers).
Contents
- Personal life
- Youth career
- Senior career
- Ilkeston FC loan
- International career
- Career statistics
- Individual
- References
McKay was born in Glasgow and played youth football with the Doncaster Rovers Academy alongside his studies at Hill House School, before starting his professional career with the club.
Personal life
McKay's father is football agent, Willie McKay and his twin brother, Paul is also a professional footballer with Doncaster Rovers.
Youth career
McKay played a major part in the 2014 Gothia Cup with Doncaster Rovers Under 18s, scoring in a one-nil win over Swedish side Malmo FF's academy. In the next fixture he scored a brace against the Besiktas Academy. In the fourth (and first knock-out) match of the tournament, McKay scored the equaliser against the IF Elfsborg Academy to take the match to penalties. Although he converted his, Rovers still lost and had to content themselves with a fifth/sixth placed play-off against Red Star Belgrade which was won, without McKay scoring.
The following season, McKay impressed many with his goalscoring exploits, even scoring a hat-trick against recent champions Norwich City in the FA Youth Cup. Whilst at the academy, he gained interest from Premier League and Championship sides, such as Everton, Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday.
Senior career
McKay made his professional debut in a one-nil league defeat to Sheffield United, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute.
Ilkeston FC (loan)
In October 2015, McKay and his twin brother Paul went out on loan to Ilkeston F.C. to gain first team experience.
International career
Although McKay has yet to make an appearance for an international side at any level, he is eligible for Ireland, England and Scotland.