Jack Barrett (footballer, born 2002)

Jack Barrett
Personal information
Full name Jack Joseph Barrett
Date of birth (2002-06-04) June 4, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Blackburn Rovers
Number 34
Youth career
2011–2024 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 Everton 0 (0)
2024 → Cavalry FC (loan) 1 (0)
2024– Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:38, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Jack Joseph Barrett (born 4 June 2002) is an English football player who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

Early life

Barrett joined the Everton Academy at age nine.[1][2] He signed multiple extensions with the club, while progressing through the youth system.[3] He made his debut with the U21 squad in the Premier League 2 during the 2021–22 season.[4][5]

Club career

In February 2024, Everton sent Barrett on loan to Canadian Premier League squad Cavalry FC.[6][7] He made his professional debut on 11 May 2024 against the HFX Wanderers.[8]

In July 2024, Barrett joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on an initial one-year deal with the option for a further season, having impressed the club's management team whilst on trial.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ Lewis, Daniel (9 February 2024). "Everton make transfer decision on young goalkeeper Jack Barrett". Goodison News.
  2. ^ "Barrett moves to Canada on loan". Everton F.C. 9 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Teenage keeper Barrett signs new Everton deal". Everton F.C. 11 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Everton goalkeeper Jack Barrett 'very proud' signing new deal". Tribal Football. 30 June 2022.
  5. ^ Shahaney, Pranav (28 September 2021). "Patrick Boyland waxes lyrical of 'Excellent' Jack Barrett". Goodison News.
  6. ^ "Cavalry brings in goalkeeper Jack Barrett on loan from Everton". Calgary Herald. 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ Jacques, John (9 February 2024). "Cavalry Adds Everton Loanee Jack Barrett". Northern Tribune.
  8. ^ Saelhof, Todd (11 May 2024). "Tested Cavalry takes positives from CPL tie with host HFX Wanderers". Calgary Herald.
  9. ^ Barnes, Dan (17 July 2024). "Ex-Everton keeper Jack Barrett joins Blackburn Rovers". Lancashire Telegraph.
  10. ^ Jacques, John (16 July 2024). "After CPL Stint, Jack Barrett Joins Blackburn Rovers". Northern Tribune.