Kai Yearn (born 21 May 2005) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Club career

Cambridge United

On 31 August 2021, Yearn made his debut for

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, becoming youngest player to ever score for the club when he scored the fourth in a 4–1

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victory over

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. On 12 September 2022,

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side Chelmsford City announced the signing of Yearn on loan. On 31 December 2022, Yearn was recalled from his loan at Chelmsford. On 13 January 2023, Yearn returned to Chelmsford on loan after featuring twice on the bench for Cambridge. On 2 March 2023, Yearn was once again recalled from his loan by Cambridge. During the 2022–23 season, Yearn was part of the Cambridge side that progressed to the quarter-finals of the

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, scoring in Cambridge's eventual 3–2 loss away at

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in a run that surpassed Cambridge's previous best run in the competition. On 9 September 2023, Yearn joined

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club King's Lynn Town on a one-month youth loan deal. Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Yearn departed Cambridge United.

Coventry City

On 3 July 2024, Yearn signed for

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, joining up with the club's development side.

International career

In March 2021, Yearn was called up to the England under-16 squad. In August 2021, Yearn was selected to represent England U17.

Career statistics

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References

2005 births Living people Footballers from Cambridge English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Cambridge United F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players King's Lynn Town F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players 21st-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-midfielder-2000s-stub