Jack MacKenzie (footballer, born 2000) explained

Jack MacKenzie
Full Name:Jack Andrew MacKenzie[1]
Birth Date:7 April 2000
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Height:1.91m (06.27feet)[2]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Aberdeen
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:2009–2020
Youthclubs1:Aberdeen
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Aberdeen
Caps1:71
Goals1:2
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Forfar Athletic (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Club-Update:19:34, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

Jack Andrew MacKenzie (born 4 July 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Aberdeen.

Club career

MacKenzie joined Aberdeen aged nine. He was captain of the club's development side and signed a two-year contract in 2019.[3] In March 2020, MacKenzie was due to join Atlanta United 2 on loan, but the move was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

In October 2020, MacKenzie joined Scottish League One club Forfar Athletic on loan,[5] going on to make 14 appearances.[3]

MacKenzie made his first team debut for Aberdeen on 20 March 2021, in a Scottish Premiership game against Dundee United under interim manager Paul Sheerin.[6] Following his debut, MacKenzie signed a new two-year contract that is due to run until 2023.[3]

International career

Mackenzie received his first international call-up of his career for the senior Scottish national team in October 2024, for Scotland's Nations League fixtures with Croatia and Portugal.[7] [8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen2020–21Scottish Premiership6000000060
2021–22Scottish Premiership201100060271
2022–23Scottish Premiership1810100000190
2023–24Scottish Premiership271402050381
2024–25Scottish Premiership70006100131
Total78260811101033
Forfar Athletic (loan)2020–21Scottish League One100103000140
Career total942701101101172

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J. MacKenzie: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 23 November 2024.
  2. Web site: Jack MacKenzie . Aberdeen F.C. . 1 October 2022.
  3. Web site: DEFENDER JACK MACKENZIE SIGNS NEW DEAL. afc.co.uk. 29 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Jack MacKenzie ready to prove himself to new Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass. pressandjournal.co.uk. Third. Paul. 13 April 2021.
  5. Web site: 'Dons' defender heads to Station Park. forfarathletic.co.uk. 4 October 2020. 14 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Dundee United 1-0 Aberdeen: Adrian Sporle goal earns hosts win. heraldscotland.com. Barrie. Joshua. 20 March 2021.
  7. Web site: 2024-10-07 . Injury-hit Scotland lose goalkeeper Gunn . 2024-10-08 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie reacts to first Scotland call-up and talks about Zidane-style backheel flick. Paul. Third. 8 October 2024. The Press and Journal.