Daniel Hoban Explained

Daniel Hoban
Birth Date:5 April 1998
Birth Place:Inverness, Scotland
Height:1.83 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Banks o' Dee
Youthyears1:2008–2016
Youthclubs1:Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Strathspey Thistle (loan)
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Brora Rangers (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Nairn County (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Forfar Athletic (loan)
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Elgin City (loan)
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Fort William (loan)
Years8:2020–2021
Clubs8:Forfar Athletic
Caps8:4
Goals8:0
Years9:2021–2023
Clubs9:Elgin City
Caps9:31
Goals9:0
Years10:2023-
Clubs10:Banks o' Dee
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Club-Update:17 August 2023

Daniel Hoban (born 5 April 1998) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Highland football league club Banks o' Dee.

Career

A native of Inverness, Scotland, Hoban grew up as an Inverness Caledonian Thistle fan and joined the club's youth ranks.[1] He was named on the bench for the senior team for a match against Hamilton Academical in November 2014, before going out on loan to Highland League club Strathspey Thistle in 2016. Loan spells to fellow Highland League clubs Brora Rangers, Nairn County, and Fort William would follow over the next four years, as well as stints at Scottish Professional Football League clubs Elgin City and Forfar Athletic.[2] [3]

In between loan spells, Hoban made his professional debut for Inverness, starting against Dunfermline Athletic on 14 August 2018 in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup. He conceded twice, with one coming from the penalty spot, in a 2–1 defeat for Inverness.[4] Hoban also appeared that season in the North of Scotland Cup and was the losing goalkeeper in a final defeat against Ross County.[5]

In June 2020, Hoban was released by Inverness after 12 years at the club.[6] He, along with the rest of the playing squad, had been placed on furlough at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid for the survival of the club, in conjunction with the cancellation of the 2019–20 Scottish Championship season.[7]

After his release from Inverness, Hoban secured a move back to Forfar Athletic on 11 July 2020, signing a one-year contract with the Scottish League One club.[8] Along with his playing career, he entered into a sport management degree at Abertay University.[1]

In May 2021, Hoban rejoined Scottish League Two side Elgin City on a one-year deal.[9]

In September 2023, Daniel was transferred to Highland football league side Banks o' Dee from Elgin City.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Released Caley Thistle goalkeeper Daniel Hoban knew days with Highlanders were numbered as he looks to break into team at Forfar. The Press and Journal. Aberdeen Journals. 8 September 2020. 20 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Durent. Jamie. Brora goalkeeper to make up for missing out on a North of Scotland Cup medal by winning the Highland League Cup. The Press and Journal. Aberdeen Journals. 8 September 2020. 17 March 2018.
  3. Web site: Clark. Will. Inverness Caledonian Thistle goalkeeper joins Fort William on loan deal. The Inverness Courier. Scottish Provincial Press. 8 September 2020. 16 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1–2 Dunfermline Athletic. Soccerway. DAZN Group. 8 September 2020. 14 August 2018.
  5. Web site: Skinner. Andy. Staggies win North of Scotland Cup with derby victory over Inverness. The Press and Journal. Aberdeen Journals. 8 September 2020. 7 October 2018.
  6. Web site: Skinner. Andy. Caley Jags announce 14 players to depart. The Press and Journal. Aberdeen Journals. 7 September 2020. 2 June 2020.
  7. Web site: Clark. Will. Inverness Caledonian Thistle enter 'rescue mode' as players placed on furlough scheme. The Inverness Courier. Scottish Provincial Press. 8 September 2020. 4 April 2020.
  8. Web site: Daniel Hoban returns to Station Park. Forfar Athletic F.C.. 7 September 2020. 11 July 2020.
  9. Web site: Elgin City make third close season signing with the capture of former Inverness Caley Thistle goalkeeper Daniel Hoban who was last at Forfar Athletic . The Northern Scot . Craig . Christie . 25 May 2021 . 7 December 2021.