Jack Sykes joined Cardiff City FC's Academy at U14 level.

A talented striker, he was a key part in our U17s reaching the PDL Trophy Final in the 2024/25 season.

He also found the net at Cardiff City Stadium in May 2024 in the EFL Floodlit Cup Final whilst representing our U15s. The young Bluebirds won the Final 2-1 against Burton Albion.

Sykes made his First Team debut in a Vertu Trophy clash with Arsenal U21 in November 2025, coming on as a second half substitute.