Jack Sanders

Jack Tom Sanders (born 18 March 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for club Milton Keynes Dons.

Career Early career Born in Bolton, before turning professional with Wigan Athletic in July 2019. He moved on loan to Blyth Spartans in December 2019, and to Southport in February 2020.

In October 2020 he joined AFC Fylde on loan, with the loan ending in February 2021.

Kilmarnock He signed for Scottish club Kilmarnock in June 2021. He began playing regularly under manager Derek McInnes.

In September 2022 he moved on loan to Cove Rangers, being recalled in January 2023.

In June 2023, he signed a new one-year contract with Kilmarnock.

In January 2024 he moved on loan to Ayr United, saying he was looking forward to working with Scott Brown. During the loan spell his father would regularly drive up from Bolton to watch him play, a seven-hour round journey.

St Johnstone Sanders signed for St Johnstone in June 2024.

Milton Keynes Dons On 31 January 2025, Sanders returned to England, joining League Two side Milton Keynes Dons. He made his debut on 1 February 2025, in a 2–1 away defeat to Doncaster Rovers. On 22 March 2025, Sanders scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 away win over Cheltenham Town.

On 19 April 2026, following an impressive second season, Sanders was named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season for the 2025–26 campaign, alongside teammates Liam Kelly and Callum Paterson.

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Honours Milton Keynes Dons EFL League Two runner-up: 2025–26

Individual EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2025–26 PFA Team of the Year: 2025–26 League Two