Jake Livermore is an English former professional footballer born in 1989.
He attended Enfield Grammar School in Greater London before pursuing a football career.
Livermore began his career at Arsenal's Academy before joining Tottenham Hotspur's academy in 2006.
Biography
Early Life
Jake Cyril Leonard Livermore was born on November 14, 1989, in Enfield, Greater London. He attended Enfield Grammar School, where he began to develop his passion for football, eventually joining Arsenal F.C.'s Academy before moving to Tottenham Hotspur's academy in 2006.
Career
Livermore's professional career took off at Tottenham Hotspur, where he made 39 appearances for the under-18 team and scored nine goals. His first taste of senior football came through a series of loan spells, starting with Milton Keynes Dons in 2008, where he made his professional debut. He faced challenges early on, including a fractured fibula during a loan at Crewe Alexandra. Despite these setbacks, he continued to progress, signing a new two-year deal with Tottenham in 2009.
He had further loan spells at Derby County and Peterborough United, where he scored his first league goal. Livermore made his competitive debut for Tottenham in 2010 and later joined clubs like Ipswich Town, Leeds United, and Hull City, where he became a key player. His performances earned him a call-up to the England national team, where he made his senior debut in 2012 and was later recalled in 2017, participating in World Cup qualifiers and being named on standby for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Legacy
Jake Livermore is recognized for his versatility as a defensive midfielder and his resilience in overcoming injuries throughout his career. His journey from youth academies to the international stage exemplifies his dedication to the sport and his ability to adapt and thrive in various competitive environments.
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Tottenham Hotspur
Livermore's career started in Arsenal F.C's Academy after leaving and joining Tottenham Hotspur's academy in 2006, making 39 appearances for the under-18 team and scoring nine goals. He made another 13 appearances for the reserves. On 29 February 2008, he joined Milton Keynes Dons on a month-long loan deal. He made his professional debut the following day in a 1–0 win over Chester City at Stadium MK, playing the last 14 minutes in place of Jordan Hadfield. Livermore played five matches for the League Two club, all as a substitute. On 11 July 2008, he was loaned for six months to League One club Crewe Alexandra. However, in a friendly with Conference Premier team Wrexham, he fractured his fibula and subsequently returned to Tottenham to receive treatment which kept him sidelined for a protracted spell. Livermore signed a new two-year deal with Tottenham on 24 July 2009. He joined Championship club Derby County on an initial one-month loan on 10 August 2009. He scored his first league goal against Nottingham Forest in a 3–2 away defeat on 29 August. In January 2010, he joined another club in the division, Peterborough United, until the end of the 2009–10 season. He scored his first goal for Peterborough in a 2–1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday on 23 January. On 2 March, he was recalled from his loan due to a spate of injuries to the Tottenham squad. Livermore made his competitive debut for Tottenham in a 2–1 win against Stoke City at the Britannia…
Livermore made his first senior appearance for England in a 2–1 friendly win against Italy on 15 August 2012 at the Stade de Suisse in Bern, coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute for Frank Lampard. After nearly five years away from international football, Livermore was recalled to the England squad in March 2017 by manager Gareth Southgate for a friendly match against Germany and a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. He subsequently made his first start for England in a 1–0 away defeat to Germany on 22 March. Livermore was again called up by Southgate in May 2017 for a World Cup qualifier against Scotland, and a friendly against France. On 16 May 2018, he was one of five players named on standby for the 23-man England national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Club
- Ipswich Town F.C. (2010–2011)
- Club
- Crewe Alexandra F.C. (2008–2008)
- Club
- Derby County F.C. (2009–2009)
- Club
- Leeds United F.C. (2011–2011)
- Club
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2009–2014)
- Club
- Milton Keynes Dons F.C. (2008–2008)
- Club
- Peterborough United F.C. (2010–2010)
- Club
- Hull City A.F.C. (2013–2014)
- Club
- Hull City A.F.C. (2014–)
- Club
- England men's national association football team (2012–2012)
- League
- English Football League
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- England
Personal
Jake Cyril Leonard Livermore was born on 14 November 1989 in Enfield, Greater London, and attended Enfield Grammar School.
Clubs
- Hull City A.F.C.2014current
- Crewe Alexandra F.C.2008–2008
- Milton Keynes Dons F.C.2008–2008
- Derby County F.C.2009–2009
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2009–2014
- Ipswich Town F.C.2010–2011
- Peterborough United F.C.2010–2010
- Leeds United F.C.2011–2011
- England men's national association football team2012–2012
- Hull City A.F.C.2013–2014
Played together with
Aapo HalmeLeeds United F.C.
Aaron CresswellEngland men's national association football team · 2016- Aaron CresswellIpswich Town F.C. · 2011–2014
Aaron DoranMilton Keynes Dons F.C. · 2009–2009
Aaron LennonEngland men's national association football team · 2006–2013- Aaron LennonLeeds United F.C. · 2003–2005
- Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Aaron McEneffTottenham Hotspur F.C.
Aaron McLeanHull City A.F.C. · 2011–2014- Aaron McLeanIpswich Town F.C. · 2013–2013
- Aaron McLeanPeterborough United F.C. · 2006–2007
- Aaron McLeanPeterborough United F.C. · 2007–2011
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Jake Cyril Leonard Livermore is an English former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
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