Caitlin Hayes

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Caitlin Hayes
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-09-22) 22 September 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Warrington, England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Celtic
Number 18
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2017 Mississippi College 67 (19)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014 Everton 0 (0)
2018–2019 Barcelona FA
2019–2020 Lewes 11 (0)
2020– Celtic
International career
2023– Republic of Ireland 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Caitlin Hayes (born 22 September 1995) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Celtic. Born in England, she is a Republic of Ireland international.

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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]

Style of play

Hayes mainly operates as a defender and has been known for her goalscoring ability. [4]

Personal life

Caitlin is the daughter of Duane Hayes. Her Irish origins are through a grandfather from County Offaly. [5]

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References

  1. "Caitlin Hayes seizes her opportunity with Ireland and does not intend to let go". irishtimes.com. 25 September 2023.
  2. "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.
  3. "Scottish Women's Football: The SWPL's best 30 players 2023 - including Rangers, Celtic, Glasgow City, Hearts". The Scotsman. 6 November 2023.
  4. "Caitlin Hayes: I may not have the accent, but I know what it means to wear this badge". independent.ie. 25 September 2023.
  5. "Better late than never for Ireland's newest recruit Caitlin Hayes". irishexaminer.com. 25 September 2023.