Antwoine Hackford

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Antwoine Hackford
Personal information
Full name Antwoine Hackford[1]
Date of birth (2004-03-20) 20 March 2004 (age 17)[2]
Place of birth Arbourthorne, England
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Alfreton Town
(on loan from Sheffield United)
Youth career
2013–2020 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Sheffield United 1 (0)
2021– → Alfreton Town (loan) 1 (1)
National team‡
2019 England U15 3 (0)
2019– England U16 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:30, 5 December 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:56, 6 January 2021 (UTC)

Antwoine Hackford (born 20 March 2004)[3] is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Alfreton Town, on loan from EFL Championship club Sheffield United.

Club career[]

Born in Arbourthorne,[4] Hackford began his career at Sheffield United, joining the club at the age of 9,[5] and taking part in the first team's pre-season preparations ahead of the 2020–21 season.[6] He became a scholar that year,[7] and was included in The Guardian's 'Next Generation 2020' list of the best young players at Premier League clubs.[8]

He made his senior debut for the club on 2 January 2021, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute for Ben Osborn in a 2–0 away league defeat by Crystal Palace.[9] At the age of 16 years and 288 days, he became their youngest ever Premier League player.[4] Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said he was "delighted" for Hackford.[10]

He turned professional in June 2021.[11]

In December 2021, he moved National League North side Alfreton Town on a one-month loan, going straight into the squad for the fixture against Curzon Ashton where he scored on his debut in a 2–1 win.[12]

International career[]

Hackford has represented England at under-15 and under-16 levels.[7]

Career statistics[]

As of 5 December 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield United 2020–21[13] Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
2021–22[14] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References[]

  1. ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Antwoine Hackford". Premier League. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. ^ Antwoine Hackford at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b Hall, Danny (2 January 2021). "A talented boy with great pace – Who is Sheffield United starlet Antwoine Hackford?". Sheffield Star. JPIMedia. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  5. ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (12 January 2021). "The story of Antwoine Hackford and what makes him so special". YorkshireLive.
  6. ^ Sutcliffe, Richard (3 September 2020). "Sheffield United's breakthrough star – Antwoine Hackford". The Athletic. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  7. ^ a b Victor, Tom (7 October 2020). "Sheffield United's teenage prodigy Antwoine Hackford has been tipped for a bright future". YorkshireLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  8. ^ Christenson, Marcus; Powell, Jim; Blight, Garry (7 October 2020). "Next Generation 2020: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. London: Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  9. ^ Johnston, Neil (2 January 2021). "Sheffield United need incredible run – Wilder". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  10. ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (3 January 2021). "What Chris Wilder had to say about United wonderkid Hackford". YorkshireLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Sheffield United history maker Antwoine Hackford signs first professional contract at Bramall Lane". www.thestar.co.uk.
  12. ^ Towerzey, Lisa (3 December 2021). "REDS SIGN HIGHLY RATED BLADES STRIKER ANTWOINE HACKFORD ON LOAN". Alfreton Town FC. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  14. ^ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
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