Caitlin Hayes

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Caitlin Hayes
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-09-22) 22 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Warrington, England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Brighton & Hove Albion
Number 12
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)
2020–2025 Celtic 75 (30)
2025– Brighton & Hove Albion 1 (0)
International career
2023– Republic of Ireland 18 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 February 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.

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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]

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

Celtic

Individual

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. Colman, Jonty (23 January 2025). "Brighton sign defender Hayes from Celtic". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  5. "Caitlin Hayes: I may not have the accent, but I know what it means to wear this badge". independent.ie. 25 September 2023.
  6. "Better late than never for Ireland's newest recruit Caitlin Hayes". irishexaminer.com. 25 September 2023.