Kai Yearn

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Kai Yearn
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-05-21) 21 May 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Cambridge, England [1]
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Coventry City
Number 52
Youth career
0000–2021 Cambridge United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2024 Cambridge United 2 (0)
2022Chelmsford City (loan) 14 (1)
2023Chelmsford City (loan) 6 (0)
2023King's Lynn Town (loan) 1 (0)
2024– Coventry City 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:06, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

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

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Club career

Cambridge United

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] During the 2022–23 season, Yearn was part of the Cambridge side that progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup, scoring in Cambridge's eventual 3–2 loss away at Arsenal in a run that surpassed Cambridge's previous best run in the competition. [7]

On 9 September 2023, Yearn joined National League North club King's Lynn Town on a one-month youth loan deal. [8]

Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Yearn departed Cambridge United. [9]

Coventry City

On 3 July 2024, Yearn signed for Championship side Coventry City, joining up with the club's development side. [10]

International career

In March 2021, Yearn was called up to the England under-16 squad. [11] In August 2021, Yearn was selected to represent England U17. [12]

Career statistics

As of match played 7 November 2023 [13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cambridge United 2021–22 League One 1000004 [lower-alpha 1] 151
2022–23 League One1000000010
2023–24 League One0000001 [lower-alpha 1] 111
Total2000005272
Chelmsford City 2022–23 National League South2010000201
King's Lynn Town 2023–24 National League North10200 [lower-alpha 1] 030
Career total231200052303
Notes
  1. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

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References

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  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. "Heartbreak for Young U's at the Emirates". Chelmsford City F.C. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  8. "Yearn joins Linnets on loan". www.cambridgeunited.com. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  9. "2024 Retained List". www.cambridgeunited.com. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  10. "Kai Yearn joins Coventry City". www.ccfc.co.uk. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  11. "Academy Youngster Yearn Receives International Call Up". cambridge-united.co.uk. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  12. "Kai Yearn signs professional deal". Cambridge United F.C. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  13. Kai Yearn at Soccerway