Jasper Sheik (born 27 February 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South Shields.
Career Sheik started his career at Charlton Athletic before joining Woking in 2020 and subsequently signed for their local rivals, Aldershot Town two years later. During the 2022–23 season he was also selected as the number one for England Schoolboys FA & represented his country making three appearances.
He went onto dual-register with Broadbridge Heath, Roffey, Winchester City and Three Bridges before making his first-team debut for the Hampshire-based side during a 4–2 away defeat to Kidderminster Harriers in January 2024. On 25 April 2024, it was announced that Sheik would be leaving Aldershot at the end of his contract in June.
On 15 July 2024, Sheik joined League One side, Crawley Town on a one-year deal following his release from Aldershot. He then proceeded to join Whitehawk on a season-long loan in September for the campaign, however, was recalled after just one appearance following an injury crisis at his parent club, Crawley. On 2 November 2024, he made his debut for the club, replacing Jojo Wollacott in the 49th minute of an FA Cup first round tie victory against Maidenhead United.
On 12 May 2025, Crawley announced he would be leaving the club in June when his contract expired.
On 30 June 2025, Sheik signed for National League North side South Shields. Sheik kept four consecutive clean sheets in South Shields’ opening four league matches of the 2025–26 season. He suffered a shoulder injury during a 1–1 home draw against King's Lynn Town on 8 November 2025. With the club subsequently announcing that he required surgery. He returned to league action on 3 April 2026 as a half-time substitute against Spennymoor Town. In May 2026, South Shields exercised an option to extend his contract.
International career In 2023, Sheik was selected to represent the England U18 Schoolboys team.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAldershot Town2022–23National League0000—00002023–24National League1000—0010Total1000—0010Broadbridge Heath (dual-reg.)2022–23Southern Combination League Premier Division4000—1050Roffey (dual-reg.)2022–23Southern Combination League Premier Division120———120Winchester City (dual-reg.)2023–24Southern League Premier Division South3000—0030Three Bridges (dual-reg.)2023–24Isthmian League South East Division180——40220Crawley Town2024–25EFL League One0010000010Whitehawk (loan)2024–25Isthmian League Premier Division7000—0070South Shields2025–26National League North21040—002502026–27National League North10020—00120Career total770800050890
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