Francis Jacobs (soccer)


Francis Jacobs is an American professional soccer player who last played for USL Championship side Orange County.
He became the youngest professional US soccer player in history on July 26, 2019, when he signed with Orange County Soccer Club at 14 years, four months, and 29 days old. Beforehand, Freddy Adu was the youngest professional US soccer player in history.

Club career

After playing with USSDA side Irvine Strikers, Jacobs signed with USL Championship side Orange County on August 12, 2019. At just 14 years, 4 months and 29 days old, Jacobs became the youngest professional soccer player in United States history.