Jack MacKenzie, born 4 July, 2000 (age 24), is a defender who primarily plays as a left-back for Aberdeen. A stalwart of the Scottish football scene, MacKenzie holds his own on any pitch observing the game from an impressive height of 6ft 3in (1.91m) whilst maintaining a nimble form with a weight of 11st (70kg). He carries the pride of the number 3 jersey and has gone a step further in his illustrious career by representing his home nation, Scotland, on the international stage.
Our fine young defender, according to Transfermarkt, presently garners a market value of approximately €400k, which is roughly around £340k. He finds himself nearing a crossroads, with his contract with Aberdeen scheduled to reach its conclusion on 31 May 2025, that's just a scant 8 months away as of now.
In a notable career landmark, MacKenzie joined Aberdeen in July of 2016 to serve as a trainee, a stepping-stone to his later forays into the Premiership of Scotland. His stellar debut in the 2020 - 2021 season saw him making a commendable six appearances in first team league matches. Made stronger by his debut experience, MacKenzie upped his game in the 2021 - 2022 season where he made a counting 20 appearances in league matches and successfully scored his first goal.
October 2020 saw MacKenzie loaned off to Forfar Athletic in the Scottish League Two. The loan period was brief and MacKenzie resumed his position with Aberdeen in January 2021. His return to Aberdeen was further punctuated by stellar performances in the following seasons. He executed 18 first team appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season, followed by 27 appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season where he impressively scored another goal. As of the current 2024 - 2025 season, MacKenzie has already made ten first team appearances in league matches.
Not one to miss out on other competitive opportunities, MacKenzie displayed his skill in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Aberdeen, contributing one goal over six starts. He also exhibited his formidable defensive skills in the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024 with four starts, and the Conference League 2023 - 2024 with four starts. As we pay homage to his football journey, we eagerly wait to see what the future holds for this promising defender.
