19 Facts About Jack Colback

Jack Raymond Colback was born on 24 October 1989 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers.

Jack Colback played once for the England national under-20 team in 2009, and was called up for the senior squad for the first time in August 2014.

Jack Colback was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear and joined the Sunderland academy at the age of 10.

On 30 May 2008, Jack Colback signed his first professional contract with the club.

Jack Colback scored his first goal for Ipswich against Blackpool and scored against them again later on in the season in the FA Cup.

Jack Colback was later sent off for two bookable offences, his debut lasting just nine minutes.

Jack Colback made his home debut against Colchester United in the League Cup on 24 August 2010 as a substitute.

Jack Colback returned to Sunderland in January 2011, and his appearances became more frequent.

Jack Colback demonstrated his versatility by being deployed at left back in the final game of the season at West Ham.

Jack Colback was deployed at left back on New Year's Day 2012 against Manchester City, and helped Sunderland to a surprise victory against the Premier League leaders.

On 9 June 2014, Jack Colback signed for Newcastle United on a free transfer, becoming the first player since Lionel Perez in 1998 to transfer directly from Sunderland to Newcastle.

Sunderland criticised Jack Colback's move to Newcastle United, and described the transfer as leaving a "bitter taste".

Jack Colback was targeted by Hull City and Wolverhampton Wanderers for a loan deal in August 2017.

Jack Colback turned down the offers due to geographical reasons and instead started training with the junior team.

On 23 June 2020, Jack Colback was released by Newcastle United.

Jack Colback had continued to live in Nottingham after his return to Newcastle United, as his wife and children had settled in the city.

Jack Colback joined QPR on 1 August 2023, signing a two-year deal.

Jack Colback replaced Marc Albrighton in the 79th minute as a substitute.

On 28 August 2014, Jack Colback received his first call-up to the senior team for the matches against Norway and Switzerland, but had to withdraw from the squad with a calf injury.