Caitlin Hayes
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Warrington, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Mississippi College | 67 | (19) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Barcelona FA | ||
| 2019–2020 | Lewes | 11 | (0) |
| 2020–2025 | Celtic | 75 | (30) |
| 2025– | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Republic of Ireland | 18 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 December 2024 | |||
Caitlin Hayes (born 22 September 1995) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in England, she represents the Republic of Ireland at international level.
Early life
Hayes grew up in Warrington, England.[1]
Education
Hayes attended Mississippi College in the United States, where she majored in kinesiology.[2]
Career
Hayes has played for Scottish side Celtic, helping the club win the SWPL Cup in 2021 (scoring the only goal of the final) and the Scottish Women's Cup in both 2022 and 2023.[3]
On 23 January 2025, it was announced that Hayes had signed for Brighton & Hove Albion.[4]
Style of play
Hayes mainly operates as a defender and has been known for her goalscoring ability.[5]
Personal life
Caitlin is the daughter of Duane Hayes. Her Irish origins are through a grandfather from County Offaly.[6]
Honours
- Scottish Women's Premier League: 2023–24
- Scottish Women's Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: 2021–22
Individual
- Scottish Women's Premier League Team of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Scottish Women's Premier League Player of the Month: December 2023
References
- ^ "Caitlin Hayes seizes her opportunity with Ireland and does not intend to let go". irishtimes.com. 25 September 2023.
- ^ "I traded Bootle's soaked cow fields for the Aviva - Caitlin Hayes' humble beginnings made her what she is today". buzz.ie. 29 November 2023.
- ^ "Scottish Women's Football: The SWPL's best 30 players 2023 - including Rangers, Celtic, Glasgow City, Hearts". The Scotsman. 6 November 2023.
- ^ Colman, Jonty (23 January 2025). "Brighton sign defender Hayes from Celtic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Caitlin Hayes: I may not have the accent, but I know what it means to wear this badge". independent.ie. 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Better late than never for Ireland's newest recruit Caitlin Hayes". irishexaminer.com. 25 September 2023.