Zach Hemming Explained

Zach Hemming
Fullname:Zachary Hemming
Birth Date:7 March 2000
Birth Place:Bishop Auckland, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Leyton Orient
(on loan from Middlesbrough)
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2010–2018
Youthclubs1:Middlesbrough
Years1:2018–
Clubs1:Middlesbrough
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Darlington (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Hartlepool United (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2020—2021
Clubs4:Blyth Spartans (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2023
Clubs5:Kilmarnock (loan)
Caps5:46
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:St Mirren (loan)
Caps6:38
Goals6:0
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Leyton Orient (loan)
Caps7:10
Goals7:0
Club-Update:07:00, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Zachary Hemming (born 7 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Leyton Orient, on loan from club Middlesbrough.

Early life

Born in Bishop Auckland,[1] Hemming attended St John's Catholic School.[2]

Career

Non-League loans

Hemming joined Darlington on a month's loan from Middlesbrough in October 2018, and made his debut in a 2–2 away draw at Bradford Park Avenue. He then kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 home draw with Guiseley.[3] The following season he joined Hartlepool United on loan but was recalled without making an appearance.[4] In November 2019 he joined Blyth Spartans on loan, making his debut that month in the FA Trophy against Alfreton Town.[5]

Kilmarnock

Hemming joined Kilmarnock on a season-long loan in June 2021.[6] He conceded only one goal in the first month of the season and won Kilmarnock's Player of the Month award for August.[7] Hemming helped Kilmarnock achieve promotion as champions to the Scottish Premiership during the 2021–22 season.[8] He kept 15 clean sheets in 36 appearances and was named Kilmarnock's Young Player of the Year.[9] He was also selected in the Scottish Championship's PFA Team of the Season.[10]

In June 2022 Hemming rejoined Kilmarnock on loan for the 2022–23 season.[11] [12]

Loan to St Mirren

Hemming joined St Mirren on a season-long loan in June 2023.[13]

Personal life

Hemming has one child with his partner and a step-son.[14]

Career Statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Middlesbrough U232016–170000
2017–182020
2018–191010
Total3030
Darlington (loan)2018–19National League North30000030
Hartlepool United (loan)2019–20National League00000000
Blyth Spartans (loan)2019–20National League North1600010170
Kilmarnock (loan)2021–22Scottish Championship360102000390
2022–23Scottish Premiership1001040150
Total460206000540
St Mirren (loan)2023–24Scottish Premiership3802060460
Leyton Orient (loan)2024–25League One100002010130
Career total113040140501360

Honours

Kilmarnock

2021–22[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Middlesbrough: Zach Hemming re-joining Kilmarnock. The Northern Echo.
  2. Web site: Year 8 Footballers win the District 8-a-side Tournament. stjohnsrc.org.
  3. Web site: Zach Hemming. Darlington FC.
  4. Web site: Goalkeeper Hemming signs on loan. blythspartans.com. 23 November 2019 .
  5. Web site: Interview Boro loanee Hemming discusses Blyth debut. blythspartans.com. 24 November 2019 .
  6. Web site: Zach Hemming Joins on Loan From Middlesbrough. Kilmarnock.co.uk. 21 June 2021 .
  7. Web site: Zach Hemming Picks Up POTM Award Following Impressive Start At Kilmarnock. ourmfc.com. 22 September 2021 .
  8. Web site: Kilmarnock's Zach Hemming on becoming a father, winning the Championship and his future. The National.
  9. Web site: Middlesbrough loanee Zach Hemming wins Kilmarnock Young Player of the Year award. Gazette Live. 2 May 2022.
  10. Web site: Cinch Championship Team of the Season – 2021/22. spfl.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Middlesbrough goalkeeper Zach Hemming reflects on 'stop-start' opening to latest Kilmarnock loan. Gazette Live. 24 November 2022 .
  12. Web site: Hemming seals second loan at Kilmarnock. BBCSport.
  13. Web site: Hemming joins Saints on loan.
  14. Web site: Zach Hemming says girlfriend is his No 1 fan as he thanks her for Kilmarnock success. Daily Record. 3 May 2022.
  15. Web site: Standings Scottish Championship 2021-2022 . 1 August 2022 . Eurosport. 1 August 2022.