Jack Evans (footballer, born 1998)
Jack Marcus Evans (born 25 April 1998) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Merthyr Town. Club career. Evans joined Swansea City at the age of eight. In the summer of 2018, he was diagnosed with cancer. In February 2019, whilst in remission from the disease, Evans signed a new contract with Swansea. On 28 August 2019, he made his debut for Swansea, as a second-half substitute in a 6–0 EFL Cup home win against Cambridge United. On 31 January 2020, Evans joined League Two side Mansfield Town on loan  for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. On 9 September 2020, Evans joined Cypriot First Division side Pafos on loan for the 2020–21 season. On 8 January 2021, Evans joined League Two side Newport County on a permanent contract until the end of the 2020–21 season. He made his Newport debut as a first-half substitute in the 1–0 League Two defeat to Southend United on 9 February 2021. On 4 June 2021 it was announced that he would leave Newport County at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract. In August 2021, Evans joined Cymru  Premier side Penybont. On 3 March 2022, Evans signed for Southern League Premier Division South side Merthyr Town. International career. Evans first represented Wales under-19s in November 2016, playing against Greece and England. In June 2017, he played three times for Wales U20 at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. Evans has also represented Wales U21. Personal life. Jack Evans is the older brother of professional footballer Cameron Evans.