Hayden James Cann is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Career

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 1 November 2024
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 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Career total 106 8 7 0 0 0 9 0 122 8
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy & Northern Premier League playoffs
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in Leinster Senior Cup

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 63. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. ^ "REPORT: Mansfield Town V The Imps". Lincoln City. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Hayden Cann". Lincoln City. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Hayden Cann signs 3 year professional contract with The Imps". Lincoln City. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Imps Duo Join Gainsborough Trinity on Loan". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Imps Joins the Whites on Loan as Miller Departs". Lincoln United FC. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Cann joins Gainsborough Trinity on loan". Lincoln City F.C. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Retained list". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  9. ^ "New deal and loan for Cann". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Cann and Gallagher join on loan – Drogheda".
  11. ^ "Retained list". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Cann Completes Move to Dundalk". Drogheda United. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  13. ^ Rogers, James (18 October 2024). "Dundalk relegated as Derry keep pressure on at the top" – via www.rte.ie.
  14. ^ Ferry, Gary (14 February 2025). "Derry City FC: All roads lead to Tolka as Derry face league champions Shelbourne". www.ireland-live.ie.
  15. ^ "Games played by Hayden Cann in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  16. ^ "Games played by Hayden Cann in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  17. ^ "Games played by Hayden Cann in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  18. ^ "Games played by Hayden Cann in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  19. ^ a b "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Hayden Cann". Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  20. ^ "Lincoln United – Appearances – Hayden Cann". Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  21. ^ a b c https://ie.soccerway.com/players/hayden-cann/646863/
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Cann
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