Leyton Orient have signed Jaze Kabia from Grimsby Town in a club-record deal. The 26-year-old striker scored 24 goals in 57 appearances for Grimsby in 2025-2026, helping them reach the play-offs. He becomes Orient's ninth summer signing, and takes the number nine shirt following Dom Ballard's sale to Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.
What happened?
Leyton Orient have signed Jaze Kabia from Grimsby Town in a club-record deal. The 26-year-old striker scored 24 goals in 57 appearances for Grimsby in 2025-2026, helping them reach the play-offs.
Why it matters for Leyton Orient
The signing of Jaze Kabia is a significant boost for Leyton Orient's attacking options. With 24 goals in 57 appearances for Grimsby in 2025-2026, Kabia has proven himself to be a clinical finisher. He becomes Orient's ninth summer signing, and takes the number nine shirt following Dom Ballard's sale to Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.
What comes next?
Leyton Orient are currently 20th in League One, 52 points, 14W-10D-22L from 46 games, recent form DLLDL. They have scored 59 goals and conceded 71, with a goal difference of -12. They are 51 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. Their last result was a 2-2 draw against Burton Albion on 2026-05-02. Their recent form has been 0W-2D-3L (DDLLL). Their next fixture is against Sheffield Wednesday at home on 2026-08-15.
Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens said: "Jaze will bring us pace, power, desire, commitment, work rate and a big goal threat. He scored a hell of a lot of goals for Truro to earn his move into the league and then did the same at Grimsby."
Jaze Kabia said: "I have a habit for being in the right place at the right time and I feel like finishing is the strongest part of my game. I'm really excited and am itching to get started here. It's a statement having the number nine on your back, it carries weight, and I like that kind of pressure. It gives me that extra motivation and I want to continue this club's streak of having good goalscorers."
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