Antwoine Hackford
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Antwoine Hackford[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 20 March 2004||
Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Burton Albion (on loan from Sheffield United) | ||
Number | 32 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2020 | Sheffield United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Sheffield United | 3 | (0) |
2021 | → Alfreton Town (loan) | 1 | (1) |
2024– | → Burton Albion (loan) | 6 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2019 | England U15 | 3 | (0) |
2019– | England U16 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:04, 30 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:56, 6 January 2021 (UTC) |
Antwoine Hackford (born 20 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Burton Albion on loan from Premier League club Sheffield United.
Club career
Born in Arbourthorne,[4] Hackford began his career at Sheffield United, joining the club at the age of 9,[5] and taking part in the first team's pre-season preparations ahead of the 2020–21 season.[6] He became a scholar that year,[7] and was included in The Guardian's 'Next Generation 2020' list of the best young players at Premier League clubs.[8]
He made his senior debut for the club on 2 January 2021, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute for Ben Osborn in a 2–0 away league defeat by Crystal Palace.[9][10] At the age of 16 years and 288 days, he became their youngest ever Premier League player.[4] Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said he was "delighted" for Hackford.[11]
He turned professional in June 2021.[12]
In December 2021, he moved National League North side Alfreton Town on a one-month loan, going straight into the squad for the fixture against Curzon Ashton where he scored on his debut in a 2–1 win.[13] However, he injured his ACL 11 days later while playing for Sheffield United in the FA Youth Cup, ruling him out for 11 months.[14][15][16]
On 1 February 2024, Hackford joined League One club Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.[17][18]
International career
Hackford has represented England at under-15 and under-16 levels.[7]
Personal life
Born in England, Hackford is of Trinidadian descent.[19] His brother is boxer Anthony Tomlinson.[20][21]
Career statistics
- As of 30 March 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sheffield United | 2020–21[22] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2021–22[23] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2022–23[24] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2023–24[25] | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Alfreton Town (loan) | 2021–22[26] | National League North | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Burton Albion (loan) | 2023–24[25] | League One | 6 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
Career total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
References
- ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Antwoine Hackford". Premier League. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Antwoine Hackford". Sheffield United F.C. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b Hall, Danny (2 January 2021). "A talented boy with great pace – Who is Sheffield United starlet Antwoine Hackford?". Sheffield Star. JPIMedia. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (12 January 2021). "The story of Antwoine Hackford and what makes him so special". YorkshireLive.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Richard (3 September 2020). "Sheffield United's breakthrough star – Antwoine Hackford". The Athletic. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b Victor, Tom (7 October 2020). "Sheffield United's teenage prodigy Antwoine Hackford has been tipped for a bright future". YorkshireLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Powell, Jim; Blight, Garry (7 October 2020). "Next Generation 2020: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Johnston, Neil (2 January 2021). "Sheffield United need incredible run – Wilder". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Hawkey, Ian. "Elegant Eberechi Eze shows Antwoine Hackford the way to shine on big stage" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (3 January 2021). "What Chris Wilder had to say about United wonderkid Hackford". YorkshireLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Sheffield United history maker Antwoine Hackford signs first professional contract at Bramall Lane". www.thestar.co.uk.
- ^ Towerzey, Lisa (3 December 2021). "REDS SIGN HIGHLY RATED BLADES STRIKER ANTWOINE HACKFORD ON LOAN". Alfreton Town FC. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Loan for young striker". Sheffield United FC. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Under 18s 1-1 (6-5 pens) Millwall - report". Sheffield United FC. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "History-making Sheffield United striker reflects on 11-month injury nightmare after return".
- ^ "Brewers sign Antwoine Hackford". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Burton sign Sheffield United's Hackett on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Antwoine Hackford becomes Sheffield United's youngest EVER Premier League player| All Football". AllfootballOfficial.
- ^ "Sheffield United starlet Antwoine Hackford's friendly rivalry with boxing brother Anthony Tomlinson".
- ^ Sutcliffe, Richard. "Antwoine Hackford's brother Anthony Tomlinson shares pride". The Athletic.
- ^ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Antwoine Hackford at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2021.