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Leicester City will be excited as highly-rated teenager’s career catches alight in League Two loan

Leicester City have a future star with Jake Evans, but how is he faring on loan at Cheltenham Town in League Two?

By Euan Walsh · The72

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:15 AM

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Leicester City teenager Jake Evans is excelling during a season-long loan spell at League Two side Cheltenham Town.
Deal type: Evans joined Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan from parent club Leicester City.
The 18-year-old winger scored on his debut against Rotherham United and netted twice in a 3-2 win over York City.

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Leicester City winger Jake Evans is impressing during a season-long loan spell with League Two club Cheltenham Town. The 18-year-old attacker has featured in 14 matches for manager Steve Cotterill's side, scoring a winning debut goal against Rotherham United and providing an assist in his latest appearance for Charlie McCann.

The72 highlights Evans' strong displays, including a two-goal performance against York City, as a positive sign for Leicester City's future. Writer Euan Walsh argues that following relegation to League One under manager Russell Martin, the club's reliance on young talent like Evans can aid their long-term resurgence.

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Leicester City will be excited as highly-rated teenager’s career catches alight in League Two loan

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