Jacob Fasida

A versatile player capable of operating in both midfield and defence, Jacob Fasida has developed into an important figure across multiple age groups within the Academy setup.

He was part of the Under-15s side that lifted the U15 Floodlit Cup National Final against Stoke City in May 2023, marking an early highlight in his development.

Fasida made his Under-18s debut in November 2024, featuring in a 2-0 win away at rivals Brighton & Hove Albion while playing up an age group. His first start followed in December against Chelsea U18s, where he played a key role as the side recovered from 0-2 down to win 4-2.

He opened his goalscoring account on the final day of the 2024/25 season with a stunning long-range strike against Brighton, ending the campaign with 13 appearances, three clean sheets, three assists and one goal.

The 2025/26 season saw Fasida make significant strides, establishing himself as a consistent presence across both the Under-18s and Under-21s sides.

Operating primarily as a left wing-back, he was trusted to provide width and attacking support down the left flank, frequently arriving at the back post and contributing in both phases of play. Fasida also took an important step in his development by making his Under-21s debut in the 3-3 EFL Trophy draw against Bromley in September 2025.

He finished the campaign with 38 appearances in total – 28 for the Under-18s and 10 for the Under-21s – as both Javier Alonso and Darren Powell utilised his versatility, including deploying him in a left-sided role in a back three when required.

Fasida also made a significant attacking contribution throughout the season. He opened his account away at West Ham, reacting quickest inside the box to convert following a recycled attack.

He would go on to score twice against the Hammers during the campaign, including a powerful 20-yard strike at the Academy that secured victory and earned a Goal of the Month nomination in February.

Another standout moment came in the 6-3 league win over Ipswich Town, where he found the net directly from a free-kick at a tight angle on the right-hand side.

His influence was equally evident in the Academy's biggest fixtures. Fasida played the full 120 minutes in both the FA Youth Cup semi-final and the Premier League Cup final triumph, confidently converting his penalty in the shootout as Palace lifted the trophy.

Alongside his Under-18 commitments, he continued his development at Under-21 level, featuring regularly in both Premier League 2 and Premier League International Cup fixtures.