Jake Dunwoody


Jake Dunwoody is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in England, he has represented Northern Ireland at under-21 level.

Club career

Born in Glossop, Dunwoody joined the youth academy of Stoke City at the age of 16 from the youth academy of Manchester City. In 2016, he was sent on loan to Leek Town in the English non-leagues. He was recalled from his loan in November 2016. Before the second half of 2017/18, he was sent on loan to National League North side Curzon Ashton. He was released by Stoke at the end of the 2019–20 season.
In 2020, Dunwoody signed for Derry City.

Finland

Before the 2021 season, he signed for Finnish team HIFK.
In November 2021, Dunwoody signed for fellow Veikkausliiga side SJK.
In the early November 2023, it was reported that Dunwoody will transfer to fellow Veikkausliiga club AC Oulu. On 9 November 2023, AC Oulu confirmed his signing on a one-year deal with an option for an additional year.

Return to England

In September 2025, Dunwoody returned to England, joining Northern Premier League Premier Division club Hyde United.

International career

Dunwoody made 15 appearances for the Northern Ireland national under-21 football team, scoring once.