Jaylen Yearwood (born 27 August 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as an defender for USL League One club FC Naples. Born in the United States, he plays for the Trinidad and Tobago national team.
Early career Yearwood played youth soccer with Gwinnett Soccer Academy, where he was a 4-year varsity starter. In college, he played for the North Florida Ospreys, where he won two ASUN men's soccer tournaments was named 2025 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year in his senior year.
Club career Yearwood played seven games with USL League Two club East Atlanta FC during 2024.
On 18 December 2025, Yearwood was drafted 14th overall by Orlando City for the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. On 27 February 2026, Yearwood signed with their MLS Next Pro affiliate, Orlando City B, through the 2026 season.
Yearwood signed with USL League One club FC Naples on 5 June 2026. The following day, Yearwood made his debut when he started for FC Naples in a USL Cup game, which they lost 3–0 to Sarasota Paradise.
International career Born in the United States, Yearwood is of Trinidadian descent through his father. He was called up to the Trinidad and Tobago national team for a set of 2026 FIFA Series matches in March 2026.
Career statistics
Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueU.S. Open CupPlayoffsOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEast Atlanta FC2024USL League Two70———70Orlando City B2026MLS Next Pro100———100FC Naples2026USL League One40——1050Career total210000010220
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsTrinidad and Tobago202620Total20
Honours North Florida Ospreys ASUN men's soccer tournament: 2024, 2025
Individual 2025 ASUN Defensive Player of the Year
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