Jacob Hazel


Jacob Louis Hazel is a Saint Kitts and Nevis international footballer who plays as a striker for Northern Premier League side Frickley Athletic.

Career

Chesterfield

Before he had made his professional debut his services had been touted by a number of Premier League and Championship clubs, an initial deal was in place for a move to Sunderland but fell through after terms were not met. Hazel made his professional debut on 4 September 2012, in a 2–1 win at home to Oldham Athletic in the Football League Trophy, replacing Scott Boden in the 64th minute. He made his league debut four days later in a 2–2 draw away to York City. He made his home league debut on 29 September as a substitute, replacing Craig Westcarr in the 89th minute of a 1–1 draw against Torquay United. He was released by Chesterfield on 13 May 2014.

Loan spells

During his time at Chesterfield he had a number of Non-League loan spells. He was sent on a months loan to Matlock Town in December 2012, and to Workington for the remainder of the season in March 2013. In June 2013 he joined Norwegian fourth tier Sprint-Jeløy on a six-months loan. He got back to England in late October, and was signed on a months loan to Derbyshire club Buxton in January 2014. The following month he was loaned out to Bradford Park Avenue until 8 March. Subsequently, he was secured by F.C. United on loan for the remainder of the season.

Later career

On 13 May 2014, Chesterfield announced his release from the club. He moved on to Ashton United, before Mickleover Sports manager Glenn Kirkwood got his much-wanted signature in October 2014. After helping them gain promotion to the Northern Premier League, scoring 18 in 32 games, he moved to Frickley Athletic in August 2015 helping them to a 7th-place finished in a great season for the club.
On 15 May 2016, Hazel signed a one-year contract with National League North side Gainsborough Trinity. He made his debut for Farsley Celtic on 17 September 2016, after joining the club on a three-month loan deal. On 16 December 2016 he was signed by Scarborough Athletic.
He agreed terms with Frickley Athletic for a return to West Yorkshire in June 2017.

International career

He was on the bench for the Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team in the two 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification CONCACAF Second Round matches against El Salvaor in June 2015. He made his debut for Saint Kitts and Nevis in a friendly 1–1 tie with Estonia on 20 November 2016.

Personal life

His father Des Hazel is a former footballer who played at professional levels for Sheffield Wednesday, Grimsby Town, Rotherham United and Chesterfield.

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