Jared Bird (born 1 January 1998) is a former English professional footballer who last played for Northern Premier League side Ilkeston Town as a midfielder.
Career
Youth career In June 2016, Bird was released by Derby County at the end of his two-year scholarship.
Barnsley Bird signed his first professional deal in July 2016, and spent the majority of the 2016–17 season as captain of the Under-23s. He was named in the first team squad on a single occasion but didn't make an appearance.
In June 2017, Bird signed a contract extension. On 15 August 2017, Bird made his debut in a 2–1 win over Nottingham Forest. He replaced George Moncur for a 24-minute cameo appearance from the bench.
Bird was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2019–20 season.
Yeovil Town loan On 4 January 2018, Bird joined League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season.
Non-league In October 2021, following his release from Barnsley, he signed for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Ilkeston Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBarnsley2017–18Championship300010—402018–19League One00000040402019–20Championship000000—00Total3000104080Yeovil Town (loan)2017–18League Two20020—30160Ilkeston Town 2021–22NPL Division One Midlands231——10131Career total461201080371
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