Jake Picken
Current Club
Milford Pumas YFC
Striker
Jake is a fast direct striker who can drift out into the wing, in the attacking phase in counter-attacking or going forward phases. Jake also shows willingness and determination to win the ball back as quickly as possible when out of possession. When in possession he is always making runs behind the opposing team’s back line, getting into the box to create a chance for himself or out wide to deliver a ball to his teammates, to create a chance on goal. Alongside his pace, Jake can hold up the ball and lay it off to the midfield, to restart the play and slow down the momentum of the opposing team. Jake has good instincts in front of goal, making him a deadly finisher and can score a goal from tight angles, range or set pieces.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Milford Pumas FC
Previous Club(s): RTB Portsmouth, Headley FC, Aldershot Academy, Hampshire Schools Aldershot District, Hampshire Schools County, Chiddingfold FC
Athletic Achievements: Hampshire Schools County Cup Winners (2023/2024), John Jenkins Cup Winners (2024), Hampshire School District Cup runners up (2022/2023) Aldershot Schools District Final (2022/2023), Players Player Aldershot academy (2021/2022), Spectators Player (2022) Surrey JPL Winners (2021/2022)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Undecided
GPA: 2.6
English Literature – 5
English Language – 5
Mathematics – 4
Combined Science – 4,4
Psychology – 4
Business – 5
Physical Education – 5
Placement Year
Fall 2026
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
September 7, 2007
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 10 inches
Weight
139 lbs
Preferred Foot
Left
“I had the pleasure of working with Jake for 5 years during his time at Bohunt School as coach of his football team. Jake is very explosive player with lots of technical skill which makes him a very able winger, Jake performed consistently during his time at Bohunt and was an integral part of the team having lots of success. As mentioned above Jake played predominantly as a left winger and was regularly creating chance and scoring goals. Jake not only performed will on the pitch but was also very supportive of his team mates and worked well as part of a team. I would fully support his application and believe he would be a great candidate for pursuing a scholarship in the USA.”
“I have had the privilege of knowing Jake for the past 5 years as his PE Teacher and Head of House. Jake demonstrated huge potential when he started Bohunt School both athletically and academically and it has been a pleasure watching him fulfil that potential whilst with us. Jake is very capable, conscientious student who has always enjoyed positive relationships with his peers and teachers alike. A stand-out practical performer Jake was an integral part of a County Champion Athletics Team in addition to him being a County Football Champion also. I would fully endorse Jake’s application for a US scholarship and have no doubt that he would make the most of the opportunity provided.”