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His academy background gave him a strong technical and tactical grounding, while a full campaign in senior non-league football added valuable experience of the demands of the Northern Premier League. Returning for a second season with the Bears, Bates offers mobility, composure and further potential to develop within Richard Duffy’s rebuilt squad.
Jack Bates
Biography
Jack joined Congleton in August 2025 after leaving Wigan Athletic, where he developed through the Latics’ academy system. A young, energetic defender, he quickly established himself during his first season at the Cleric Stadium and demonstrated the versatility contributing defensively in the full back and center half roles.His academy background gave him a strong technical and tactical grounding, while a full campaign in senior non-league football added valuable experience of the demands of the Northern Premier League. Returning for a second season with the Bears, Bates offers mobility, composure and further potential to develop within Richard Duffy’s rebuilt squad.
Matches Summary
Appearances19
Goals scored0
Won5
Drawn5
Lost9
Form
L
W
D
W
D
W
Matches Summary
Appearances19
Goals scored0
Won5
Drawn5
Lost9
Form
L
W
D
W
D
W
Season statistics
All competitions · 2026/27 seasonAppearances
19
Sub On
0
Sub Off
0
Goal
0
Scored Penalty
0
Missed Penalty
0
Assist
0
Own Goal
0
Saved Penalty
0
Yellow Card
3
Red Card
0
Clean Sheet Bonus
0
Star Player
0
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