Jake Forster-Caskey
Forster-Caskey playing for Milton Keynes Dons in 2016
Personal information
Full name Jake Dane Forster-Caskey[1]
Date of birth (1994-04-25) 25 April 1994
Place of birth Southend-on-Sea, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Stevenage
Number 8
Youth career
2007–2012 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2017 Brighton & Hove Albion 67 (5)
2012–2013 → Oxford United (loan) 16 (3)
2015 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 5 (0)
2016 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 15 (1)
2016–2017 → Rotherham United (loan) 6 (0)
2017–2023 Charlton Athletic 109 (13)
2023– Stevenage 30 (0)
International career‡
2010 England U16 2 (0)
2010–2011 England U17 17 (1)
2011 England U18 1 (0)
2014 England U20 5 (1)
2014–2015 England U21 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:10, 22 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:14, 30 January 2017 (UTC)

Jake Dane Forster-Caskey (born 25 April 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League One club Stevenage.

He is the son of former professional player Darren Caskey and is the stepson of the former striker Nicky Forster.[3][4] Forster-Caskey has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-21 level.

Club career

Brighton & Hove Albion

Forster-Caskey joined Brighton's youth team in 2007. On 30 April 2010, he was offered a scholarship deal with Brighton & Hove Albion.[5] It was later revealed that Forster-Caskey rejected interest from Premier League clubs Arsenal and Aston Villa before signing with Brighton.[6]

The following day, Forster-Caskey was named as an unused substitute during the 0–0 draw away to Milton Keynes Dons.[7] After a man-of-the-match performance during the Sussex Senior Cup final, whilst scoring twice during a 4–0 victory over Bognor Regis Town,[8][9] Forster-Caskey was once again named as a substitute for Brighton's final game of the 2009–10 season against Yeovil Town.[10] During the match, he became the youngest player to feature in the Brighton first team when he made his debut as a substitute in the 76th minute.[3][11] Forster-Caskey made his second substitute appearance for Brighton during the 3–0 defeat to Stoke City in the 5th round of the FA Cup on 19 February 2011.[12] He made his full first-team debut, and scored his first Brighton goal, during the Seagulls' 3–0 win over Southampton on 2 January 2012. He scored the opening goal for Brighton, and was named Man of the Match.[13] In his next game, Forster-Caskey again scored and received Man of the Match in an FA Cup tie with Wrexham.[14] In all, Forster-Caskey made 6 appearances during the 2011–12 season, scoring 2 goals. On 21 June 2012, Forster-Caskey signed a new deal, keeping him at the club until 2015.[15]

Oxford United (loan)

In July 2012, Forster-Caskey signed a six-month loan deal with League Two club Oxford United.[16] He scored on his debut, a 20-yard left-footed strike, in a 2–0 win over Bristol Rovers.[17] He scored his second goal on 8 September, in a 4–2 defeat at home to Exeter City. His third and final goal for Oxford came against Wimbledon, a 20-yard free kick into the top corner.[18] In total he made 16 league appearances for Oxford before his loan spell concluded on 1 January 2013.

Milton Keynes Dons (loan)

On 22 September 2015, Forster-Caskey joined Championship side Milton Keynes Dons on an initial five-week emergency loan deal.[19] On 26 September 2015 he made his debut for the club in the 1–3 home defeat to Derby County.

On 8 January 2016, Forster-Caskey rejoined the club on loan for the remainder of the 2015–16 season.[20] On 13 February 2016, he scored his first goal for the club, scoring direct from a free-kick in a 0–1 away win against Derby County.[21]

Rotherham United (loan)

He joined Rotherham United on 20 July 2016 on a season-long loan deal.[22] The deal was mutually terminated by Rotherham and parent club Brighton on 5 January 2017, after he had made seven appearances for the Millers.[23]

Charlton Athletic

On 5 January 2017, Forster-Caskey joined Charlton Athletic, signing a 2+1⁄2-year contract.[24]

He was out of the squad for most of the 2018–19 season with an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury. He was offered a new contract by Charlton at the end of the 2018–19 season.[25] He signed a new one-year contract in June 2019.[26]

On 5 July 2021, Forster-Caskey signed a new one-year deal with the club ahead of the 2021–22 season.[27]

Stevenage

On 3 January 2023, Forster-Caskey signed for League Two club Stevenage.[28][29]

International career

Forster-Caskey has represented the England under-16s, England under-17s, England under-18s and England under-20s national sides. He was announced as a member of the squad to feature in the annual Nordic under-17s tournament, commencing during August 2010. Forster-Caskey captained the England side as they recorded a 5–0 success over Finland in the first game of the tournament where he also scored his first international goal.[30] He was also involved in the FA International Tournament, where he started in a 4–0 win over Australia, before substitute appearances in the 2–2 draw against Turkey and a 3–1 victory against Portugal.

During April 2011, Forster-Caskey was announced in the 18-man squad to represent England at the 2011 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Serbia, commencing on 3 May.[31] He made three appearances in the tournament for England before they were defeated 1–0 by Holland in the semi-final.[32]

Forster-Caskey was also selected to represent England under-17s at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico.[33] England won their group and reached the quarter-finals, where they lost 3–2 to Germany.[34]

During October 2011, Forster-Caskey was selected for the England under-18 national side for a friendly against Slovakia,[35] where he played 45 minutes before being substituted for Jordan Lussey at half-time.[36]

Forster-Caskey was named in the initial 35-man squad for the 2013 Fifa Under 20 World Cup on 17 May 2013 by manager Peter Taylor,[37] but failed to make the final 21-man squad selected on 28 May.

During May 2014, Jake and fellow Brighton teammate Solomon March were called up to the under-21 squad for the U21 qualifier versus Wales and the 2014 Toulon Tournament.[38] Jake made his debut for the U21s coming on as a late substitute in the 3–1 victory against Wales.[39]

Personal life

Until February 2011, Forster-Caskey was simply known as Jake Caskey before altering his surname to Forster-Caskey in homage to his stepfather Nicky Forster. In a brief explanation, Forster-Caskey stated "I did it out of respect for my stepdad – because he has been a great role model and parent to me. I have lived with him for the last ten years and he has been a huge influence on me."[40]

Career statistics

As of match played 21 October 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion 2009–10[41] League One 1000000010
2010–11[42] 0010000010
2011–12[43] Championship 4121000062
2012–13[44] 3000000030
2013–14[45] 28340101[lower-alpha 1]0343
2014–15[46] 291103200333
2015–16[47] 2000210041
2016–17[48] 0000000000
Brighton & Hove Albion total 675816310829
Oxford United (loan) 2012–13[44] League Two 16300103[lower-alpha 2]0203
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2015–16[47] Championship 201300000231
Rotherham United (loan) 2016–17[48] Championship 6000100070
Charlton Athletic 2016–17[48] League One 152000000152
2017–18[49] 41520002[lower-alpha 3]0455
2018–19[50] 1000000010
2019–20[51] Championship 110001000120
2020–21[52] League One 34610102[lower-alpha 4]0386
2021–22[53] 4000000040
2022–23[54] 3020404[lower-alpha 5]0130
Charlton Athletic total 1091350608012813
Stevenage 2022–23[54] League Two 200000000200
2023–24[55] League One 10000102[lower-alpha 6]0130
Stevenage total 300001020330
Career Total 2482216115314029326
  1. ↑ One appearance in the Championship play-offs
  2. ↑ Three appearances in the Football League Trophy
  3. ↑ Two appearances in the League One play-offs
  4. ↑ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  5. ↑ Four appearances in the EFL Trophy
  6. ↑ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy

Honours

Charlton Athletic

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Jake Forster-Caskey at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Why Caskey Must Be on his Guard". The Argus. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  4. ↑ "In focus: Jake Forster-Caskey". mkdons.com. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Seagulls Award Pro Deals to Hot Prospects". The Argus. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  6. ↑ "Caskey gets England call-up". The Argus. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  7. ↑ "Dunk Debut for Albion". The Argus. 1 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  8. ↑ "Caskey Double Sets up Cup Triumph". The Argus. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  9. ↑ "Caskey Completes Memorable Week with Cup Final Double". The Argus. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  10. ↑ "Walker in for Debut". The Argus. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  11. ↑ "Bennett Ends on a High". The Argus. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  12. ↑ "Stoke City v Brighton & Hove Albion – match report". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  13. ↑ "Brighton 3–0 Southampton". The Argus. 2 January 2012. Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  14. ↑ "Brighton 1–1 Wrexham". The Argus. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  15. ↑ "Forster-Caskey signs new deal". Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  16. ↑ "Forster-Caskey agrees Oxford deal". Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  17. ↑ "United win at Rovers". Oxford United F.C. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "Oxford United 2–4 Exeter". BBC Sport. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  19. ↑ "MK Dons sign Brighton midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey on loan". Sky Sports. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  20. ↑ "Jake re-joins the Dons". Milton Keynes Dons F.C. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  21. ↑ "Derby County 0–1 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  22. ↑ "Rotherham United complete Jake Forster-Caskey deal". Rotherham United F.C. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  23. ↑ "Millers mutually agree to end Forster-Caskey loan". Rotherham United F.C. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  24. ↑ Jones, George (5 January 2017). "Charlton sign Jake Forster-Caskey from Brighton on two-and-a-half-year deal". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  25. ↑ "Charlton Athletic offer Patrick Bauer and Joe Aribo new contracts". BBC Sport. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  26. ↑ "Jake Forster-Caskey: Charlton Athletic midfielder signs new one-year deal". BBC Sport. 23 June 2019.
  27. ↑ "Jake Forster-Caskey signs a new contract with the Addicks". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 23 June 2019.
  28. ↑ "Stevenage sign Jake Forster-Caskey". stevenagefc.com. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  29. ↑ "JAKE FORSTER-CASKEY JOINS STEVENAGE". charltonafc.com. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  30. ↑ "Caskey Stars in England Win". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 3 August 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  31. ↑ "Finals Squad set for Serbia". The Football Association. 14 April 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  32. ↑ "Dutch prove too much for England". The Football Association. 12 May 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  33. ↑ "Jake in World Cup Squad". The Argus. 26 May 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
  34. ↑ "FIFA u-17 World Cup: Germany 3:2 (2:0) England – Report". FIFA. 4 July 2011. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
  35. ↑ "Squad named for Slovakia trip". The Football Association. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  36. ↑ "Lions denied by late leveller". The Football Association. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
  37. ↑ "U20 World Cup Squad". The Football Association. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  38. ↑ "England U21 squad for Wales and Toulon named". The Football Association. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  39. ↑ "Rampant Nathan Redmond hits treble as U21s beat Wales 3–1". The Football Association. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  40. ↑ "Poyet's Praise for Forster-Caskey". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 19 February 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
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  42. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  44. 1 2 "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  46. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  47. 1 2 "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  48. 1 2 3 "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
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  50. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  51. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  52. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  53. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  54. 1 2 "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  55. ↑ "Games played by Jake Forster-Caskey in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  56. ↑ Law, James (26 May 2019). "Charlton Athletic 2–1 Sunderland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  57. ↑ "Jake Forster-Caskey on winning Charlton's 2020/21 Player of the Year award". Charlton Athleitc Official Website. 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
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