Jamal Jack (born December 17, 1987, in Trinidad and Tobago) is a Trinidadian

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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 Tobago with

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. In 2010, he moved to the main island of Trinidad to play with San Juan Jabloteh, and later on with St. Ann's Rangers and with

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. He also had a brief loan spell with

Alpha United Alpha United Football Club is a Guyanese football club based in Providence. The club competes in the GFF Elite League, the top league of football in Guyana. They were league champions in the 2009–10, 2010, 2012, 2012–13, and 2013–14 seasons ...

in 2014 to play

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against

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and

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. In July 2016, Jack joined

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in El Salvador while also playing the

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against

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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

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side. In 2018, Jack moved to

Colorado Springs Switchbacks Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC is a professional soccer team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2014, the team is a member of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. The franchise is owned by Martin E ...

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. Jocoro Fútbol Club are a Salvadoran professional football club based in Jocoro, Morazán, El Salvador. History The club was founded in 1991. In 1992, The club played in their very first season of professional football in Liga Mayor B (currentl ...

in El Salvador. In August 2020, he joined Sacachispas in Guatemala.

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

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, a village lying on the northeastern tip of Tobago. 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 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