Kai Yearn

Kai Yearn (born 21 May 2005) is an English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Cambridge United.

Kai Yearn
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-05-21) 21 May 2005
Place of birth Cambridge, England[1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Cambridge United
Number 35
Youth career
0000–2021 Cambridge United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Cambridge United 2 (0)
2022 → Chelmsford City (loan) 14 (1)
2023 → Chelmsford City (loan) 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:58, 7 March 2023 (UTC)

Club career

On 31 August 2021, Yearn made his debut for Cambridge United, becoming youngest player to ever score for the club when he scored the fourth in a 4–1 EFL Trophy victory over Oxford United.[2]

On 12 September 2022, National League South side Chelmsford City announced the signing of Yearn on loan.[3] On 31 December 2022, Yearn was recalled from his loan at Chelmsford.[4] On 13 January 2023, Yearn returned to Chelmsford on loan after featuring twice on the bench for Cambridge.[5] On 2 March 2023, Yearn was once again recalled from his loan by Cambridge.[6]

International career

In March 2021, Yearn was called up to the England under-16 squad.[7] In August 2021, Yearn was selected to represent England U17.[8]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 7 March 2023.[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cambridge United 2021–22 League One 1000004[lower-alpha 1]151
2022–23 1000000010
Total 2000004161
Chelmsford City 2022–23 National League South 20100000[lower-alpha 1]0201
Career total 221000041262
Notes
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References
  1. Kai Yearn at WorldFootball.net
  2. Page, Stephen (1 September 2021). "Kai Yearn reflects on dream debut after becoming Cambridge United's youngest ever goalscorer". cambridge-news.co.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. "Kai Yearn joins on loan from Cambridge United". Chelmsford City F.C. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  4. "Kai Yearn joins on loan from Cambridge United". Chelmsford City F.C. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  5. "Yearn rejoins on loan from U's". Chelmsford City F.C. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  6. "Kai Yearn recalled by Cambridge United". Chelmsford City F.C. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  7. "Academy Youngster Yearn Receives International Call Up". cambridge-united.co.uk. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  8. "Kai Yearn signs professional deal". Cambridge United F.C. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  9. Kai Yearn at Soccerway


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