Antwoine Hackford

Antwoine Hackford

Personal information
Full name	Antwoine Hackford [1]
Date of birth	(2004-03-20) 20 March 2004 (age 20) [2]
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.77 m) [3]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Sheffield United
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 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

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		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

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6. Sutcliffe, Richard (3 September 2020). "Sheffield United's breakthrough star – Antwoine Hackford". The Athletic. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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8. 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.
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13. Towerzey, Lisa (3 December 2021). "REDS SIGN HIGHLY RATED BLADES STRIKER ANTWOINE HACKFORD ON LOAN". Alfreton Town FC. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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17. "Brewers sign Antwoine Hackford". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
18. "Burton sign Sheffield United's Hackett on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
19. "Antwoine Hackford becomes Sheffield United's youngest EVER Premier League player| All Football". AllfootballOfficial.
20. "Sheffield United starlet Antwoine Hackford's friendly rivalry with boxing brother Anthony Tomlinson".
21. Sutcliffe, Richard. "Antwoine Hackford's brother Anthony Tomlinson shares pride". The Athletic.
22. "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
23. "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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25. "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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