Introduction
Jacob Matthew D. C. Ramsey (born 28 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Doncaster Rovers, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa.
Professional career
Ramsey joined the youth academy of Aston Villa at the age of 6. On 15 January 2019, Ramsey signed a professional contract with Aston Villa. He made his professional debut with Aston Villa in a 2–0 Championship loss to West Bromwich Albion on 19 February 2019.
On 1 May 2019, at the Aston Villa End-of-Season awards, Ramsey was named "2018–19 Academy Player of the Season".
On 31 January 2020, Ramsey signed for Doncaster Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. On the same day, he signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with Aston Villa. On 4 February 2020, Ramsey made his Doncaster debut, in a 3-0 away victory over Tranmere Rovers, in which he scored his first two goals in senior football.
International career
Ramsey represented the England U18s at the UAE Sports Chain Cup in March 2019 and the Slovakia Cup in May 2019.
On 5 September 2019, Ramsey made his England U19s debut during a 3–1 victory over Greece at St. George's Park
Personal life
Ramsey was born in Great Barr, and attended Barr Beacon School. Jacob's younger brother Aaron Ramsey is also a player for the Aston Villa Academy.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aston Villa | 2018–19 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 2019-20 | League One | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Career total | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
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