Jack Vale, born on 3rd March 2001, is a Welsh striker currently plying his trade with Motherwell. At 6 feet tall (1.85m) and weighing in at 11 stone (70kg), Vale sports the number 77 jersey. At the tender age of 23 years, Vale demonstrates a promising trajectory in his career.
Vale currently holds a market value pegged at roughly £423,000, as cited by Transfermarkt. His tenure with Motherwell, however, is approaching its end, with a contract set to expire on 31 May 2025.
In July 2016, Vale commenced his professional career with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship in England, entering as a trainee. His debut season, 2019-2020, saw Vale taking to the pitch in a first-team league match for Blackburn Rovers.
Throughout his stay at Blackburn Rovers, Vale accrued more pitch time in the following seasons, making two first-team appearances in league matches in the 2021-2022 season, and subsequently 15 appearances in the 2022-2023 season.
Vale's career journey has been characterised by a series of loan spells. His first came in March 2020, when he moved from Blackburn Rovers to Barrow in the League Two in England. However, Vale returned to Blackburn in June that year.
Thereafter, Vale was again loaned out to Rochdale in the National League in February 2021, only to return to Blackburn Rovers in June. Vale's path next saw him at FC Halifax Town in another loan deal in September 2021. He returned to Blackburn in March the following year.
In the latter part of 2021, specifically September, Vale temporarily moved from Blackburn Rovers to Lincoln City in the League One. His return to Blackburn was in January 2024.
Vale's next loan spell that same year redirected him to Scotland, landing him in Motherwell's roster in the Premiership. While on loan in the 2023 - 2024 season, Vale performed commendably, making 13 first-team appearances and netting two goals. The current season, 2024 - 2025, sees Vale with six first-team appearances for Motherwell.
In June 2024, Vale's loan spell at Motherwell ended, which saw him return to Blackburn Rovers. Though, the following season saw Vale leased back to Motherwell.
Vale's contributions deserve a nod, particularly his involvement in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, where he had one start for Motherwell. Based on these accolades, it's reasonable to look forward to more accomplishments from this young talent. Surely, one to watch out for in the seasons to come.
