| Antwoine Hackford | |
| Fullname: | Antwoine Hackford[1] |
| Birth Date: | 20 March 2004[2] |
| Birth Place: | Sheffield, England |
| Height: | 1.77m (05.81feet)[3] |
| Position: | Striker |
| Currentclub: | Sheffield United |
| Youthyears1: | 2013–2020 |
| Youthclubs1: | Sheffield United |
| Years1: | 2020– |
| Clubs1: | Sheffield United |
| Caps1: | 3 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2021 |
| Clubs2: | → Alfreton Town (loan) |
| Caps2: | 1 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2024 |
| Clubs3: | → Burton Albion (loan) |
| Caps3: | 6 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2019 |
| Nationalteam1: | England U15 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 3 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2019– |
| Nationalteam2: | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 12:04, 30 March 2024 (UTC) |
| Ntupdate: | 21:56, 6 January 2021 (UTC) |
Antwoine Hackford (born 20 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sheffield United.
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, and was included in The Guardians 'Next Generation 2020' list of the best young players at Premier League clubs.[7]
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.[8] [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] However, he injured his ACL 11 days later while playing for Sheffield United in the FA Youth Cup, ruling him out for 11 months.[13] [14] [15]
On 1 February 2024, Hackford joined League One club Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.[16] [17]
Hackford has represented England at under-15 and under-16 levels.[18]
Born in England, Hackford is of Trinidadian descent.[19] His brother is boxer Anthony Tomlinson.[20] [21]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Sheffield United | 2020–21 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Alfreton Town (loan) | 2021–22 | National League North | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Burton Albion (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 6 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |||