Kai Yearn
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Cambridge, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Cambridge United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Cambridge United | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Chelmsford City (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Chelmsford City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | → King's Lynn Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → Maidenhead United (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2026 | → Chesham United (loan) | 19 | (9) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:05, 15 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
Kai Yearn (born 21 May 2005) is an English professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for Premier League club Coventry City.
Club career
[edit]Cambridge United
[edit]On 31 August 2021, Yearn made his debut for Cambridge United, becoming youngest player to ever score for the club when he scored the fourth in a 4–1 EFL Trophy victory over Oxford United.[2]
On 12 September 2022, National League South side Chelmsford City announced the signing of Yearn on loan.[3] On 31 December 2022, Yearn was recalled from his loan at Chelmsford.[4] On 13 January 2023, Yearn returned to Chelmsford on loan after featuring twice on the bench for Cambridge.[5] On 2 March 2023, Yearn was once again recalled from his loan by Cambridge.[6] During the 2022–23 season, Yearn was part of the Cambridge side that progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup, scoring in Cambridge's eventual 3–2 loss away at Arsenal in a run that surpassed Cambridge's previous best run in the competition.[7]
On 9 September 2023, Yearn joined National League North club King's Lynn Town on a one-month youth loan deal.[8]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Yearn departed Cambridge United.[9]
Coventry City
[edit]On 3 July 2024, Yearn signed for Championship side Coventry City, joining up with the club's development side.[10]
On 29 August 2025, Yearn joined Maidenhead United on loan until 5 January 2026.[11][12] On 21 January, he joined Chesham United on a one-month loan.[13]
He was released upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.[14]
International career
[edit]In March 2021, Yearn was called up to the England under-16 squad.[15] In August 2021, Yearn was selected to represent England U17.[16]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of end of 2025–26 season[17]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cambridge United | 2021–22 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Chelmsford City (loan) | 2022–23 | National League South | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
| King's Lynn Town (loan) | 2023–24 | National League North | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Coventry City | 2024–25 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Maidenhead United (loan) | 2025–26 | National League South | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3[b] | 1 | 13 | 1 | |
| Chesham United (loan) | 2025–26 | National League South | 19 | 9 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 9 | ||
| Career total | 51 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 62 | 13 | ||
- Notes
- 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ↑ One appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup
References
[edit]- 1 2 Kai Yearn at WorldFootball.net
- ↑ Page, Stephen (1 September 2021). "Kai Yearn reflects on dream debut after becoming Cambridge United's youngest ever goalscorer". cambridge-news.co.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ↑ "Kai Yearn joins on loan from Cambridge United". Chelmsford City F.C. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
- ↑ "Kai Yearn joins on loan from Cambridge United". Chelmsford City F.C. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ↑ "Yearn rejoins on loan from U's". Chelmsford City F.C. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ↑ "Kai Yearn recalled by Cambridge United". Chelmsford City F.C. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ↑ "Heartbreak for Young U's at the Emirates". Chelmsford City F.C. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ↑ "Yearn joins Linnets on loan". www.cambridgeunited.com. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ↑ "2024 Retained List". www.cambridgeunited.com. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ↑ "Kai Yearn joins Coventry City". www.ccfc.co.uk. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ↑ https://www.maidenheadunitedfc.org/news/kai-yearn-joins-the-magpies/
- ↑ https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2025/august/29/kai-yearn-joins-maidenhead-united-on-loan/
- ↑ "Kai Yearn joins Chesham United on loan". www.ccfc.co.uk. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ↑ "Coventry City Retained List 2025/26". www.ccfc.co.uk. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "Academy Youngster Yearn Receives International Call Up". cambridge-united.co.uk. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ↑ "Kai Yearn signs professional deal". Cambridge United F.C. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ↑ Kai Yearn at Soccerway
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