Shaun Hobson Explained

Shaun Hobson
Fullname:Shaun Jermaine Hobson[1]
Birth Date:29 June 1998
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Height:1.88m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Oldham Athletic
Youthyears2:2014–2016
Youthclubs2:Burnley
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:AFC Bournemouth
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Eastbourne Borough (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:1
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Chester (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Eastleigh (loan)
Caps4:8
Goals4:1
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Weymouth (loan)
Caps5:27
Goals5:2
Years6:2020–2023
Clubs6:Southend United
Caps6:129
Goals6:6
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Oldham Athletic
Caps7:31
Goals7:0
Club-Update:19:00, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Shaun Jermaine Hobson (born 29 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Oldham Athletic, as a defender.

Early life

Hobson was born in Manchester and was a Manchester United fan in his youth.[2] He played youth football for local side Fletcher Moss Rangers alongside Marcus Rashford and Ro-Shaun Williams.[3]

Career

Hobson began his career at Burnley in 2014,[4] moving to AFC Bournemouth in 2016.[5] Whilst with Bournemouth he spent loan spells at Eastbourne Borough,[6] Chester,[7] Eastleigh,[8] and Weymouth.[9]

After leaving Bournemouth, in September 2020 he signed a one-year contract with Southend United.[10]

He signed for Oldham Athletic in June 2023.[11] [12] [13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AFC Bournemouth2016–17Premier League00000000
2017–18Premier League00000000
2018–19Premier League00000000
2019–20Premier League00000000
Total00000000
Eastbourne Borough (loan)2016–17National League South1410010151
Chester (loan)2017–18National League1300000130
Eastleigh (loan)2018–19National League81000081
Weymouth (loan)2019–20National League South2723040342
Southend United2020–21League Two442101020482
2021–22National League4111020441
2022–23National League2421010262
Total10953010501185
Career total171960101001889

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish 2018/19 retained lists. Premier League. 7 June 2019. 6 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Phillips . Chris . Southend United defender Shaun Hobson to forget all about his admiration for Manchester United legends at Salford . 20 October 2020 . 21 October 2020 . The Echo.
  3. Web site: Phillips . Chris . Southend United new boy Shaun Hobson played in same Sunday League side as Manchester United star Marcus Rashford . 7 September 2020 . 21 October 2020 . The Echo.
  4. Web site: Former youth defender Hobson joins Southend . uptheclarets.com . 5 September 2020 . 11 October 2020 .
  5. Web site: Shaun Hobson. AFCB.
  6. Web site: England - S. Hobson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  7. Web site: On-loan Chester FC defender Shaun Hobson returns to parent club Bournemouth. John. McDougall. 19 April 2018. CheshireLive.
  8. Web site: Eastleigh sign AFC Bournemouth defender on loan. Daily Echo.
  9. Web site: Weymouth bring in Bournemouth defender Hobson | Non League Daily.
  10. News: Southend sign Cherries defender Hobson. BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: Latics Complete Hobson Signing. www.oldhamathletic.co.uk.
  12. Web site: Former AFC Bournemouth defender Hobson is the right choice for Latics. 20 June 2023. The Oldham Times.
  13. Web site: Hobson reveals why he chose to leave Southend United. 20 June 2023. Echo.
  14. Web site: Luke Who's Won! Joy For Williams And Super Shrimper Shaun. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 14 November 2022. 14 November 2022.