What position does Louis Jackson play?

Louis Jackson plays as a central defender.

What team does Louis Jackson play for?

Louis Jackson plays for St Mirren.

Louis Jackson

Louis Jackson of St Mirren was born in Oldham, England on 18 September 2005 (age 21).

Louis Jackson, born on 18 September 2005 (age 21), is a Scottish central defender with St Mirren. He is listed as squad number 6 and has made two league appearances in the 2026–27 season.

There is no Celtic angle to dress up here. Jackson’s senior career is still at an early stage, with his current profile built around breaking in at St Mirren rather than any wider body of work.

📈 Key stats and insights

Louis Jackson has made two Premiership appearances this season, both starts

Louis Jackson averages a 6.98 rating this season

Louis Jackson's rating range is 6.93–7.04

Louis Jackson moved to St Mirren from Manchester United in August 2026 for an undisclosed fee

Last updated 10 November 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

1.84m (6ft)
Height: 6
Squad Number: 79kg (12st 6lb)
Weight: 18 September 2005 (age 21)
Date of Birth: Oldham
Birthplace: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Country of Birth: St Mirren
Team

📊 Season stats

Team: St Mirren
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 11
Utilisation: 15%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

In the 2026–27 Premiership Jackson has made two appearances (two starts) – those starts indicate the manager is willing to deploy him from the outset, while the limited number of matches so far points to a squad rotation role at St Mirren midway through the campaign.

🔥 Recent form

Last 8 appearances for Louis Jackson.

Season average rating: 6.98

Match: St. Mirren 0-2 Rangers
7 Nov 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.0

Match: Motherwell 1-0 St. Mirren
31 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: St. Mirren 1-1 Hibernian
28 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: St. Mirren 2-1 Dundee
24 Oct 2026 (H)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Aberdeen 3-1 St. Mirren
17 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Hearts 5-0 St. Mirren
10 Oct 2026 (A)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: St. Mirren 0-3 Dundee United
19 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Rangers 1-0 St. Mirren
9 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.9

Jackson's season average rating is 6.98 with a narrow range of 6.93–7.04 across his Premiership appearances – the tight band of scores suggests consistent match evaluations despite a small sample of games.

💰 Transfers

Team: St Mirren
30 August 2026
From: Manchester United
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Manchester United
8 January 2026
From: Solihull Moors
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Solihull Moors
29 August 2025
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Manchester United
1 June 2025
From: Tranmere Rovers
Type: Returned from loan

Team: Tranmere Rovers
3 February 2025
From: Manchester United
Type: Loan

Team: Manchester United
1 July 2021
Type: Trainee

Jackson experienced consecutive temporary moves early in his senior career: a loan to Tranmere Rovers in February 2025 with a return in June 2025, a loan to Solihull Moors in August 2025 with a return in January 2026, and then a permanent move from Manchester United to St Mirren in August 2026 for an undisclosed fee – the sequence indicates repeated short‑term placements ahead of a permanent step into the Scottish Premiership.

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