Jacob Vaughan Slater (born 5 October 2004) is an Irish footballer who plays as a left-back for club Tranmere Rovers.
Career Preston North End Slater joined the Preston North End academy at under-12s level, signing a scholarship in June 2021.
On 9 August 2022, Slater made his professional debut in a 4–1 EFL Cup victory over Huddersfield Town. Having continued to be involved with the first-team squad, he was rewarded with a first professional two-year contract in September 2022.
Brighton & Hove Albion On 29 July 2023, Slater signed for the youth academy of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. In June 2026 it was announced that he had been released by Brighton having not made a first team appearance, although he was an unused substitute thrice.
Harrogate Town loan On 1 September 2025, Slater joined League Two club Harrogate Town on a season-long loan deal. He made his debut in a 2–0 victory over Shrewsbury Town on 20 September in a performance labelled as "immense" by manager Simon Weaver.
Tranmere Rovers On 25 June 2026, it was announced that Slater would join EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers on 1 July 2026, signing a two-year contract.https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2026/june/25/tranmere-rovers-sign-jacob-slater-on-a-two-year-contract/
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPreston North End2022–23 Championship100020—30Brighton & Hove Albion U212023–24 ———40402024–25 ———1010Total——5050Brighton & Hove Albion2025–26Premier League000000—00Harrogate Town (loan)2025–26League Two321100030361Tranmere Rovers2026–27League Two0000100010Career total331103080451
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