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Jamal Jack (born December 17, 1987, in
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) is a
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who last played for KFK Kópavogur in Icelandic fourth division. He plays primarily as a centre back or defensive midfielder.


Club career

Jamal Jack started his career in his native island of
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with Tobago United. In 2010, he moved to the main island of
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to play with San Juan Jabloteh, and later on with St. Ann's Rangers and with Central. He also had a brief loan spell with Alpha United in 2014 to play 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League against
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and C.D. Olimpia. In July 2016, Jack joined
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in El Salvador while also playing the
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against Saprissa and once again Portland Timbers. He was so spotted by Pittsburgh Riverhounds which he joined in January 2017, going on to play 28 matches for the USL side. In 2018, Jack moved to Colorado Springs Switchbacks where he made 50 appearances over two seasons. He was included in the Colorado Springs Switchbacks Best XI from the club's first five seasons. In January 2020, he joined Jocoro F.C. in El Salvador. In August 2020, he joined Sacachispas in Guatemala.


International career

He made his international debut on 29 February 2012 against
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, which his team won 4–0. On 17 December 2024, which was his birthday, he scored his first international goal in a 3–1 friendly defeat to
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.


International goals


Style of play

Nicknamed "The Rock", due to his consistency, strength, and hard-tackling playing style, Jack stands out for his charismatic leadership and ability to organise his team's back-line and break down opposition plays. A quick, hard-working, tenacious, and powerful player, who excels in the air and at anticipating his opponents, he combines his aggression, stamina, and ability to read the game, as well as his physical, mental, and defensive skills, with a notable confidence and good technique on the ball, which also allowed him to play in the midfield throughout his career.


Personal life

Jack is born in Charlotteville, a village lying on the northeastern tip of
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. He is father of two children.


References


External links

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Caribbean Football Database profile
1987 births Living people Trinidad and Tobago men's footballers 21st-century Trinidad and Tobago sportsmen TT Pro League players Expatriate men's footballers in El Salvador Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC players Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players USL Championship players Men's association football defenders Trinidad and Tobago men's international footballers {{Trinidad-footy-bio-stub