Jake Benjamin Evans (born 21 August 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger or forward for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town, on loan from EFL League One club Leicester City.
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Club career
A youth product of Leicester City, Evans started playing with their U23s at the age of 16. On 7 February 2025, he made the travelling squad for an FA Cup match against Manchester United, and he was the top scorer in the Premier League 2 shortly after with 11 goals. Around that time he started training regularly with the first team. Evans made his senior and professional debut with Leicester as a 98th-minute substitute for Kasey McAteer in a 2–2 Premier League tie with Brighton & Hove Albion on 12 April 2025.
On 27 January 2026, Evans signed for EFL League One club Northampton Town for the rest of the season. On 10 August, he signed for EFL League Two club Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan. He made his debut for Cheltenham on 15 August, coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 home victory over Rotherham United in the league.
International career
In April 2024, Evans represented England under-16 in a friendly tournament against Italy and Belgium.
Evans was a late call-up to the England under-17 squad that competed at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament during a group stage win over Haiti.
Playing style
Evans plays as a winger or striker, and is adept at blocking of defender and holding the ball up. He has a strong burst of speed, and is a skilled finisher.
Career statistics
As of match played 19 September 2026