Jack Tyler Diamond (born 12 January 2000) is an English professional

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who plays as a winger for Lincoln City, on loan from club

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Career

Born in

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, Tyne and Wear, Diamond began his career with

, joining their academy at the age of 14. He made his senior debut on 9 October 2018, in the

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, alongside Lee Connelly. He moved on loan to

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in September 2019. Later that month the club announced they wanted the loan to be extended. In November 2019 the loan was extended until the end of the season. That same month he said he was looking forward to playing for Harrogate in the

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. He scored his first goal for Sunderland in an

tie against

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on 6 October 2020. He returned on loan to

on 31 August 2021. He was recalled by Sunderland on 7 January 2022. On 26 January he returned to Harrogate Town on loan for the rest of the season. In August 2022 he signed for Lincoln City on loan for the rest of the season. He made his debut against

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in the

on 30 August 2022. He would score his first goal in Imps colours, against Derby County from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win and in the following game against Bristol Rovers he would score his first career hattrick. This form saw him nominated for the EFL League One Player of the Month for September 2022.

Career statistics

Honours

Harrogate Town *

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play-offs:

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Sunderland *

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References

2000 births Living people Footballers from Gateshead English footballers Association football wingers Sunderland A.F.C. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players National League (English football) players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-2000s-stub