Jacob Arkell
Current Club
Pilkington FC
GOALKEEPER
A modern-day goalkeeper with the ability and confidence to use the ball with either foot, both short and long distance. He demonstrates knowledgeable positional and game awareness, allowing him to be an integral and active part of the team’s set up and style of play. Excellent, clean handling in all situations calms the mindset of those around him, whilst his shot-stopping and reflex-related attributes contribute to being a proficient obstacle for opposition forwards in both 1v1 and shots from distance or close range. He is proactive when dealing with crosses or set pieces delivered into the box and can distribute quickly and effectively to initiate counterattacks.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Pilkington FC u18s and Fowler Academy (football college)
Previous Club(s): Pex Hill and Huyton Rangers
Athletic Achievements: Halton & District Cup winners and coaches player of the season (2023), St Helens & Rainhill Cup and Impact Player of the Person (2022), St Helens & Rainhill Cup & Premier league winners (2021), Warrington JFL Division 1 league winners and Coaches player of the Season (2020), Warrington JFL Division 2 league winners and most improved player (2019), St Helens & Rainhill JFL Cup and Parents Player of season and Most improved player (2018).
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Business
GPA: 2.7
English Literature – 6
English Language – 6
Mathematics – 5
Combined Science – 6,5
Physical Education – 6
Geography – 6
Business – 4
Creative iMedia OCS – P2
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science - (pending results)
Placement Year
Fall 2025
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
August 12, 2007
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 11 inches
Weight
139 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“I have known Jacob for 5 years, and have coached him for the duration of that time privately. Jacob shows a great work ethic and enthusiasm towards his role as a goalkeeper. He has a want to keep the ball out of the net, and a platform from which to build and grow as a goalkeeper. In possession, Jacob shows a good level through a variety of different passing techniques he can execute as well as being able to play over longer distances. When defending the goal, Jacob is a capable shot stopper and shows his ability in 1v1 situations by both body shape and courage. He, through exposure and game experience, is improving all the time from wide ball situations particularly flat balls into the box, and this is something he has worked hard at in line with sporting trends, to become better at. All in all, Jacob has an infectious personality, one suited to the position, and a platform from which to build and develop into an excellent goalkeeper in the future.”