Hayden Cann
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Hayden James Cann is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hayden James Cann[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 2003 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Derry City | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Lincoln City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Lincoln City | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Lincoln United (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 37 | (3) |
| 2023–2024 | → Peterborough Sports (loan) | 22 | (3) |
| 2024 | → Drogheda United (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2024 | Dundalk | 9 | (0) |
| 2025– | Derry City | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:59, 11 April 2025 (UTC) | |||
Career
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Lincoln City
Hayden joined Lincoln City at the age of 8 years old.[2] He made his debut as a substitute in an EFL trophy game against Mansfield Town on 6 October 2020.[3] The day after making his debut, he would sign his first professional contract, signing a 3-year deal.[4]
On the 11 August 2021, he joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan with Lincoln City teammate Jovon Makama.[5] On 14 January 2022, he joined Lincoln United on loan with teammate Bobby Deane.[6] On 10 August 2022, he rejoined Gainsborough Trinity on loan for the duration of the season.[7]
On 10 May 2023, it was confirmed that Cann was offered a new contract by Lincoln City which he had accepted.[8] On 22 July 2023, it was confirmed he signed his new contract until at least the summer of 2024 and would join Peterborough Sports on a season-long loan.[9] He was recalled from his loan on 12 January 2024. On 15 January 2023, Cann was loaned out to League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United with teammate Oisin Gallagher.[10]
Following the end of the 2023–24 season, Lincoln City confirmed there was an option in his contract which they were exploring.[11]
Dundalk
On 1 July 2024, Cann joined his former loan club Drogheda's rivals, Dundalk.[12] He made 9 appearances for the club as they were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division by finishing bottom of the league.[13]
Derry City
In February 2025, Cann signed for Derry City after a successful trial period with the club during pre-season.[14]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 11 April 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lincoln City | 2020–21[15] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22[16] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23[17] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[18] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2021–22[19] | Northern Premier League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Lincoln United (loan) | 2021–22[20] | NPL Division One East | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||
| Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2022–23[19] | Northern Premier League | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 3[b] | 0 | 42 | 3 | |
| Peterborough Sports (loan) | 2023–24 | National League North | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 28 | 3 | |
| Drogheda United (loan) | 2024[21] | LOI Premier Division | 17 | 1 | — | — | 2[d] | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
| Dundalk | 2024[21] | LOI Premier Division | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| Derry City | 2025[21] | LOI Premier Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 111 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 127 | 8 | ||
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy & Northern Premier League playoffs
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- Appearance(s) in Leinster Senior Cup
References
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