Hayden Cann Explained

Hayden Cann
Fullname:Hayden James Cann[1]
Position:Defender
Birth Date:1 October 2003
Currentclub:Dundalk
Clubnumber:38
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:Lincoln City
Years1:2020–2024
Clubs1:Lincoln City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Lincoln United (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Caps4:37
Goals4:3
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Peterborough Sports (loan)
Caps5:22
Goals5:3
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Drogheda United (loan)
Caps6:17
Goals6:1
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Dundalk
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Club-Update:20:59, 9 August 2024 (UTC)

Hayden James Cann is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dundalk.

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 Dundalk.[12]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lincoln City2020–21League One0000002020
2021–22League One00000000
2022–23League One00000000
2023–24League One00000000
Total0000002020
Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2021–22[13] Northern Premier League601070
Lincoln United (loan)2021–22[14] NPL Division One East15100151
Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2022–23Northern Premier League3732030423
Peterborough Sports (loan)2023–24National League North2234020283
Drogheda United (loan)2024LOI Premier Division17120191
Dundalk2024LOI Premier Division100010
Career total9887000901148

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City . English Football League . 63 . 23 October 2020.
  2. Web site: REPORT: Mansfield Town V The Imps. 6 October 2020 . Lincoln City . 7 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Hayden Cann. 6 October 2020 . Lincoln City . 7 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Hayden Cann signs 3 year professional contract with The Imps. 7 October 2020 . Lincoln City . 7 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Imps Duo Join Gainsborough Trinity on Loan. Lincoln City FC . 11 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Imps Joins the Whites on Loan as Miller Departs. Lincoln United FC . 14 January 2022.
  7. News: Cann joins Gainsborough Trinity on loan. 10 August 2022. Lincoln City F.C.. 10 August 2022.
  8. Web site: Retained list. Lincoln City FC . 10 May 2023.
  9. Web site: New deal and loan for Cann. Lincoln City FC . 22 July 2023.
  10. https://droghedaunited.ie/cann-and-gallagher-join-on-loan/
  11. Web site: Retained list. Lincoln City FC. 2 May 2024.
  12. News: Cann Completes Move to Dundalk. 1 July 2024 . Drogheda United . 1 July 2024.
  13. Web site: Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Hayden Cann. 7 April 2022.
  14. Web site: Lincoln United – Appearances – Hayden Cann. 7 April 2022.