# Jake Grech
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{{short description|Maltese footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jake Grech
| image =
| caption =
| fullname = Jake Grech
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|11|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [Pietà, Malta](/source/Piet%C3%A0%2C_Malta)
| position = [Midfielder](/source/Midfielder)
| currentclub = [Floriana](/source/Floriana_F.C.)
| clubnumber = 8
| youthyears1 = –2013
| youthclubs1 = [Hamrun Spartans](/source/%C4%A6amrun_Spartans_F.C.)
| years1 = 2013–2017
| clubs1 = [Hamrun Spartans](/source/%C4%A6amrun_Spartans_F.C.)
| caps1 = 32
| goals1 = 12
| years2 = 2017–2019
| clubs2 = [Birkirkara](/source/Birkirkara_F.C.)
| caps2 = 46
| goals2 = 16
| years3 = 2019–2023
| clubs3 = [Hibernians](/source/Hibernians_F.C.)
| caps3 = 105
| goals3 = 46
| years4 = 2023–2024
| clubs4 = [Balzan](/source/Balzan_F.C.)
| caps4 = 12
| goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2024-
| clubs5 = [Floriana](/source/Floriana_F.C.)
| caps5 = 72
| goals5 = 15
| club-update = 17 May 2026
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 = [Malta U17](/source/Malta_national_under-17_football_team)
| nationalcaps1 = 5
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 =
| nationalteam2 = [Malta U19](/source/Malta_national_under-19_football_team)
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| nationalyears3 =
| nationalteam3 = [Malta U21](/source/Malta_national_under-21_football_team)
| nationalcaps3 = 1
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2018–
| nationalteam4 = [Malta](/source/Malta_national_football_team)
| nationalcaps4 = 27
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| ntupdate = 19:00, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
}}
'''Jake Grech''' (born 18 November 1997) is a [Maltese](/source/Malta) professional footballer currently playing with [Floriana](/source/Floriana_F.C.) in the [Maltese Premier League](/source/Maltese_Premier_League).[{{Soccerway|jake-grech/340383}}]
==Club career==
===Ħamrun Spartans===
Jake Grech rose through the ranks of [Ħamrun Spartans](/source/%C4%A6amrun_Spartans_F.C.), and debuted with the team in the [Maltese First Division](/source/Maltese_First_Division).[{{cite web|url=https://www.mfa.com.mt/en/leagues/leagues/25/bov-second-division.htm?feature=topscores&mp=2447|title=BOV Second Division | Malta Football Association|website=mfa.com.mt|accessdate=22 June 2018}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}] Grech was a protagonist in Ħamrun Spartans' return from all the way down the [Maltese Second Division](/source/Maltese_Second_Division) and re-establishment of the Spartans in the [Maltese Premier League](/source/Maltese_Premier_League). Grech was a regular goalscorer and assistman for the Spartans.[{{cite web|url=http://maltawinds.com/2017/06/18/jake-grech-moves-birkirkara-eur-120000-local-transfer-record/|title=Jake Grech moves to Birkirkara for EUR 120,000 – local transfer record|website=maltawinds.com|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=http://www.birkirkarafc.com/player.php?id=330|title=Birkirkara FC - Player Profile|website=birkirkarafc.com|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2017-01-14/football/Valletta-dig-deep-to-edge-plucky-Maroons-Hamrun-back-to-winning-form-against-10-man-Sliema-6736169058|title=Valletta dig deep to edge plucky Maroons; Hamrun back to winning form against 10-man Sliema|website=The Malta Independent|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/sports/football/69984/floriana_and_amrun_share_the_spoils_in_a_draw#.Wy1FmEiFNPY|title=Floriana and Ħamrun share the spoils in a draw|website=MaltaToday.com.mt|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=http://hamrunspartans.com/hamrun-spartans-shock-hibernians/|title=Hamrun Spartans shock Hibernians | Hamrun Spartans FC|website=hamrunspartans.com|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=http://www.inewsmalta.com/articles/article43880.html|website=inewsmalta.com|title=inewsmalta.com|accessdate=22 June 2018}}]
===Birkirkara===
Grech's displays led to interest growing in him over the months.[{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170617/football/Birkirkara-close-in-on-U-21-midfielder-Grech.650949|author=Allied Newspapers Ltd|website=timesofmalta.com|title=Birkirkara close in on U-21 midfielder Grech|accessdate=22 June 2018}}] In June 2017, Grech was transferred to [Birkirkara F.C.](/source/Birkirkara_F.C.) for a record fee of €120,000.[{{cite web|url=https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/sports/birkirkara-jiktbu-lill-mfa-ghal-erba-plejers-jake-grech-l-akbar-kolp/|title=Birkirkara jiktbu lill-MFA għal erba' plejers...Jake Grech l-akbar kolp|website=TVM|accessdate=22 June 2018}}] Part of Grech's deal saw defender [Daniel Zerafa](/source/Daniel_Zerafa) move to Ħamrun.[{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170618/football/Stripes-strike-deal-for-Grech.651026|author=Allied Newspapers Ltd|website=timesofmalta.com|title=Stripes strike deal for Grech|accessdate=22 June 2018}}] Grech officially signed for Birkirkara on 18 June 2017.[{{cite web|url=https://balzanfc1937.com/12-06-23-balzan-fc-completed-the-signing-of-malta-international-midfielder-jake-grech/|title=Balzan FC completed the signing of Malta international midfielder Jake Grech|date=18 July 2023}}]
=== Floriana ===
On 26th January, 2024, Grech left Balzan and signed a contract with [Floriana](/source/Floriana_F.C.), having been swapped with [Jan Busuttil](/source/Jan_Busuttil), who signed for Balzan.
==International career==
Grech has represented Malta in various youth categories, such as the [Malta national under-17 football team](/source/Malta_national_under-17_football_team), the [Malta national under-19 football team](/source/Malta_national_under-19_football_team) and the [Malta national under-21 football team](/source/Malta_national_under-21_football_team).[{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/teams/players/250069812--jake-grech/|title=Under-21 - Malta - Jake Grech|website=[UEFA](/source/UEFA)|access-date=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.mfa.com.mt/en/news/news/3307/jake-grech-heartened-by-teams-display-in-swiss-defeat.htm|title=Jake Grech heartened by team’s display in Swiss defeat | Malta Football Association|website=mfa.com.mt|accessdate=22 June 2018}}] He was instrumental in various matches and showed great promise, at times being decisive for his side.[{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2016-10-07/local-news/Jake-Grech-stunner-gives-Malta-a-merited-win-6736164871|title=Jake Grech stunner gives Malta U21 team a merited win over Latvia|website=The Malta Independent|accessdate=22 June 2018}}]
Upon being promoted as National Team manager, [Ray Farrugia](/source/Ray_Farrugia) decided call up Jake Grech to the senior squad, amongst other players.[{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20180525/football/farrugia-opts-for-a-blend-of-youth-and-experience-in-malta-squad.679971|author=Allied Newspapers Ltd|website=timesofmalta.com|title=Farrugia opts for a blend of youth and experience in Malta squad|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2018-05-25/football/Farrugia-finalises-Malta-squad-for-Armenia-and-Georgia-friendlies-6736190505|title=Farrugia finalises Malta squad for Armenia and Georgia friendlies|website=The Malta Independent|accessdate=22 June 2018}}] In fact, Grech's first match with the [Malta national football team](/source/Malta_national_football_team) was against [Armenia](/source/Armenia_national_football_team) in a match that ended in a draw.[{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20180529/football/farrugias-malta-earn-draw-against-armenia.680373|author=Allied Newspapers Ltd|website=timesofmalta.com|title=Farrugia's Malta earn draw against Armenia|accessdate=22 June 2018}}][{{cite web|url=https://www.mfa.com.mt/en/news/news/3406/brave-malta-in-1-1-draw-against-armenia-in-friendly.htm|title=Brave Malta in 1-1 draw against Armenia in friendly | Malta Football Association|website=mfa.com.mt|accessdate=22 June 2018}}]
==Style of play==
During the team's spell in the lower divisions, Grech received a lot of playing time which helped him develop into a goal-scoring offensive-minded midfielder.