CJ Hamilton (footballer) explained

CJ Hamilton
Fullname:Christopher Nathan Hamilton[1]
Birth Date:1995 3, df=y
Birth Place:Harrow, London, England
Height:1.86m (06.1feet)[2]
Currentclub:Blackpool
Clubnumber:22
Position:Winger
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:Sheffield United
Years1:2015–2016
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Halifax Town (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:3
Years3:2015–2016
Clubs3:Gateshead (loan)
Caps3:25
Goals3:2
Years4:2016–2020
Clubs4:Mansfield Town
Caps4:142
Goals4:15
Years5:2020–
Clubs5:Blackpool
Caps5:111
Goals5:11
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20:33, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Christopher Nathan Hamilton (commonly known as CJ Hamilton; born 23 March 1995) is an Irish footballer who plays as a winger for club Blackpool. He has previously played for Sheffield United, Halifax Town, Gateshead and Mansfield Town. Born in England and raised in Ireland, he represents the Republic of Ireland in international football.

Early life

Hamilton was born in Harrow but he moved to Clonea, Waterford, Ireland, as a child. He played hurling for Clonea GAA and football for Carrick United.[3]

Club career

Hamilton began his career with Sheffield United and spent time out on loan at Halifax Town and Gateshead in the 2015–16 season.[4] He joined Mansfield Town in June 2016 and made his professional debut on 9 August 2016 against Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup.[5] [6]

In June 2019 he was linked with a transfer away from Mansfield.[7] He joined Blackpool on 22 July 2020, for an undisclosed fee, on a three-year contract.[8] He renewed his contract in December 2023, keeping him at the club until at least June 2026.[9]

International career

Hamilton received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior team on 25 May 2022 ahead of their UEFA Nations League games against Armenia, Ukraine and Scotland.[10]

On 8 June 2022, Hamilton made his international debut for Ireland in a single-goal defeat at home to Ukraine.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2015–16League One0000000000
Halifax Town (loan)2015–16National League9300000093
Gateshead (loan)2015–16National League252000000252
Total345000000345
Mansfield Town2016–17League Two290001060360
2017–18332401031413
2018–19461121215[12] 15514
2019–2034220104[13] 1413
Total14215815118317320
Blackpool2020–21League One22520101[14] 0265
2021–22Championship2421020-272
2022–23Championship3912110-422
Total858514010959
Career total261281329119330234

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019 . English Football League . 13 July 2019.
  2. Web site: CJ Hamilton . 2 October 2020 . www.blackpoolfc.co.uk . Blackpool F.C..
  3. Web site: Former Clonea hurler finds net for Blackpool against Liverpool at Anfield. The 42. 5 September 2020.
  4. Web site: CJ Hamilton: Sheffield United midfielder joins Gateshead. BBC Sport. 10 August 2016.
  5. Web site: CJ Hamilton: Mansfield Town sign former Sheffield United winger. BBC Sport. 10 August 2016.
  6. Web site: Mansfield 1–3 Blackburn. BBC Sport. 10 August 2016.
  7. Web site: CJ Hamilton: Mansfield Town confirm interest in winger. 25 June 2019. BBC Sport.
  8. https://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/news/2020/july/blackpool-bring-in-hamilton/ "Blackpool Bring In Hamilton"
  9. Web site: FC . Blackpool . 2023-12-08 . Hamilton Signs Contract Extension . 2023-12-13 . Blackpool FC . en.
  10. Web site: Kenny names 27-man squad for Nations League ties | Football Association of Ireland. www.fai.ie.
  11. News: Ukraine recover from missing World Cup to beat ROI . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2022-06-09.
  12. Three appearances in the EFL Trophy and two in the League Two play-offs
  13. Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  14. Appearance in the EFL League One play-offs