Jack Hinshelwood Explained

Jack Hinshelwood
Full Name:Jack Luca Hinshelwood[1]
Birth Date:2005 4, df=y
Birth Place:Chichester, England[2]
Height:1.81m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Brighton & Hove Albion
Clubnumber:41
Youthyears1:2012–2023
Youthclubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps1:13
Goals1:3
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:England U19
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:23:38, 3 February 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:15:38, 24 November 2023 (UTC)

Jack Luca Hinshelwood (born 11 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Club career

Hinshelwood joined the youth academy of Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of 7, and worked his way up through their youth categories. He debuted with their under-18s in March 2021, and started his scholarship the following season at the age of 16.[3] On 14 April 2023, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2026.[4] He made his senior and professional debut with Brighton & Hove Albion as a late substitute replacing Deniz Undav in a 2–1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on 28 May 2023.[5] He made his first start in a 6–1 defeat against Aston Villa on 30 September.

On 6 December 2023, Hinshelwood scored his first career goal in a 2–1 home victory against Brentford.[6] On 9 April 2024 he signed a new contract with Brighton until June 2028.[7]

International career

Hinshelwood is a youth international for England, representing England U18 in 2023.[8]

On 6 September 2023, Hinshelwood made his England U19 debut during a 1–0 defeat to Germany in Oliva.[9]

Personal life

Hinshelwood comes from a family of footballers. His great-grandfather Wally Hinshelwood, his grandfather Paul, his father Adam and his uncles Martin and Danny were all professional footballers.[3]

Playing style

Hinshelwood is a ball-playing central midfielder with great tactical awareness. He can also play centre-back, but best affects games through his ball-distribution and vision which suits his midfield role best. He is an ambidextrous player with a good understanding of the game, who also likes to get forward.[10]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion2022–23Premier League10000010
2023–24Premier League123201020173
Total13320102000183
Brighton & Hove Albion U212022–233030
2023–242020
Total5050
Career total13320102050233

Honours

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022/23 Premier League squad lists. Premier League. 16 September 2022. 28 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Squads - English Premier League 2022/2023. Football Squads. 16 March 2024.
  3. News: Recognise the name? Jack aims to take Hinshelwoods into fourth generation. Brian. Owen. The Argus. 9 March 2021. 28 May 2023.
  4. Web site: ‘An excellent example’ – Brighton young gun and son of Worthing FC manager signs new long-term contract. Matt. Pole. 14 April 2023. 28 May 2023. SussexWorld.
  5. Web site: Aston Villa secure European spot with Ollie Watkins on target against Brighton. Ben. Bloom. 28 May 2023. 28 May 2023. The Guardian.
  6. Web site: Hinshelwood heads the winner as Albion come from behind. Bruce. Talbot. 6 December 2023. 7 December 2023. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..
  7. Web site: Jack Hinshelwood signs new contract. 9 April 2024. 9 April 2024. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..
  8. Web site: Brighton & Hove Albion quartet handed England call-ups ahead of international qualifiers and friendlies. Matt. Pole. 17 March 2023. 28 May 2023. SussexWorld.
  9. Web site: Report: England MU19s 0-1 Germany. Frank. Smith. 6 September 2023. 9 September 2023. England Football.
  10. Web site: Ireland underage international named on 20 best talents at Premier League clubs list. Marcus. Christenson. 6 October 2021. 28 May 2023. Irish Examiner.
  11. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/4001094/hinshelwood-i-cant-wait-to-pull-on-an-albion-shirt-again