Jared Bird

Jared Bird (born 1 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Northern Premier League side Ilkeston Town as a midfielder.

Youth career
In June 2016, Bird was released by Derby County at the end of his two-year scholarship.

Barnsley
Bird signed his first professional deal in July 2016, and spent the majority of the 2016–17 season as captain of the Under-23s. He was named in the first team squad on a single occasion but didn't make an appearance.

In June 2017, Bird signed a contract extension. On 15 August 2017, Bird made his debut in a 2–1 win over Nottingham Forest. He replaced George Moncur for a 24-minute cameo appearance from the bench.

Bird was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2019–20 season.

Yeovil Town loan
On 4 January 2018, Bird joined League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season.

Non-league
In October 2021, following his release from Barnsley, he signed for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Ilkeston Town.