Jacob Davenport

Jacob Alexander Davenport (born 28 December 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Davenport began his career with the youth team of Manchester City, making his professional debut on loan at Burton Albion. He later played with Blackburn Rovers, Lincoln City, Stockport County and Morecambe.

Career Davenport moved on loan from Manchester City to Burton Albion in January 2018. He made his senior debut on 3 February 2018, and scored his first senior goal on 20 February 2018. His first two seasons were marred by injury, but he began playing towards the end of the 2019–20 season. He scored his first goal for Blackburn on 5 December 2020, a late equaliser in a 2–2 draw at Brentford.

On 20 May 2022, Blackburn announced Davenport would be departing the club upon the expiration of his contract on 30 June, with the club opting against offering the player a new deal. Davenport had a trial spell with Scottish club Hearts in August 2022, but they decided not to offer him a contract.

On 13 September 2022, Davenport joined Lincoln City on a short-term contract until January 2023. He made his debut in the EFL Trophy against Doncaster Rovers on 20 September 2022. He left the club on the 13 January 2023 following the expiration of his contract.

On 20 February 2023, Davenport joined Stockport County on a short term deal until the end of the season.

On 20 July 2023, Davenport signed for Morecambe on a one-year contract.

On 22 June 2024, it was announced that Davenport had signed for Derry City on a permanent basis.

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