Nick Hayes (footballer)

Nicholas Michael Hayes (born 10 April 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Southend United on loan from Ipswich Town.

Nick Hayes
Personal information
Full name Nicholas Michael Hayes[1]
Date of birth (1999-04-10) 10 April 1999
Place of birth Clacton-on-sea, England
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.95 m)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Southend United
(on loan from Ipswich Town)
Number 13
Youth career
2013–2017 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Ipswich Town 0 (0)
2017–2018 → Dunstable Town (loan)
2018 Woking 0 (0)
2018 Dunstable Town
2019–2020 Norwich City 0 (0)
2019 → Lowestoft Town (loan) 4 (0)
2019–2020 → Hertford Town (loan) 26 (0)
2020 Salford City 0 (0)
2021–2022 Hemel Hempstead Town 16 (0)
2022– Ipswich Town 0 (0)
2023– → Southend United (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
2015–2016 England U17 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:57, 13 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:57, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

He made his competitive first team debut for Salford City in September 2020 in a 6–0 loss to Manchester United under-23s in the EFL Trophy at the age of 21. He did not make another appearance for Salford City and later moved to Hemel Hempstead Town in the National League South on a free transfer. He would go on to make 13 appearances for Hemel Hempstead Town before leaving to go to Ipswich Town on an undisclosed fee.

Club career

Early career

Born in Clacton-on-sea, he started his career at English youth football club Ipswich Town in Ipswich, Suffolk. During his five-year association with the club he also, spent time on loan at Dunstable Town between 2017 and 2018.[3] Following his release from Ipswich, Hayes went onto have spells at Woking and Dunstable Town, permanently, before making the move to Norwich City in February 2019.[4] Proceeding his arrival, he was sent out on loan to Lowestoft Town, before spending the 2019–20 campaign with Hertford Town.[5]

Salford City

On 12 August 2020, Hayes joined EFL League Two side Salford City under head coach Graham Alexander on a free transfer.[6]

He started his first competitive game for Salford in an EFL Trophy group match against the Manchester United under-23 on 9 September 2020.[7] The game ended in a 6-0 loss for Salford and it would be Hayes' only competitive match for the club.

Hemel Hempstead Town

On 5 February 2021, Hayes joined Vanarama National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town on a free transfer.[8] He made his debut for the club in a 3–1 loss against Dorking Wanderers in the National League.

Hayes made 13 league appearances for The Tudors and made his final appearance for the club in a 2–0 loss to Chippenham on 18 December 2021.

Ipswich Town

After impressing during his time at Hemel Hempstead Town and several training sessions with Ipswich Town, Hayes re-signed with the Suffolk club for an undisclosed fee on 31 January 2022.[9]

The Ipswich Town Head of Goalkeeping Rene Gilmartin was quoted in saying "I see potential in Nick, he’s the type of goalkeeper we want to work with and develop further. He’s a local lad that has impressed us with his attitude and ability over the past couple of weeks whilst in training with the goalkeepers. He has the foundations to be an excellent goalkeeper in the future”.[10]

On 12 August 2022, Hayes signed a new 2-year contract with Ipswich Town in August 2024.[11]

On 7 October 2023, Hayes joined National League club Southend United on an initial one-month loan deal.[12]

International career

Hayes played 3 international friendlies for the England U17 in 2015 and 2016 including a 2–2 draw against Germany and 2–1 win over Turkey.

Career statistics
As of match played 7 October 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ipswich Town 2017–18[1] Championship 000000—00
Dunstable Town (loan) 2017–18 Southern League Premier Division No data currently available
Woking 2018–19[1] National League South 0000—0000
Dunstable Town 2018–19 Southern League Division One Central No data currently available
Norwich City 2018–19[1] Premier League 00———00
2019–20[1] Premier League 00———00
Total 00———00
Lowestoft Town (loan) 2018–19[13] Southern League Premier Division Central 40———40
Hertford Town (loan) 2019–20[5] Isthmian League South Central Division 26010—6[lower-alpha 1]0330
Salford City 2020–21[1] League Two 0000001[lower-alpha 2]010
Hemel Hempstead 2020–21[1][5] National League South 30———30
2021–22[1][5] National League South 13000—00130
Total 160000000160
Ipswich Town 2021–22[1] League One 0000000000
2022–23[1] League One 0000000000
2023–24[1] Championship 000000—00
Total 0000000000
Southend United (loan) 2023–24[1] National League 1000—0010
Career total 470100070550
  1. Five appearances in Alan Turvey Trophy, one in FA Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

Ipswich Town

References
  1. "England – N. Hayes – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  2. "Ipswich Town Nick Hayes". Ipswich Town Football Club. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  3. O'Donovan, Ryan (29 November 2017). "The bizarre reason former Brentford keeper comes out of retirement". My London. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  4. "Goalkeeper Nick Hayes signs for Norwich City". canaries.co.uk. 2 January 2019.
  5. "Nick Hayes Player Profile". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  6. "NICK HAYES SIGNS FOR SALFORD CITY". Besswick Sports Ltd. 12 August 2020.
  7. Plant, Michael (9 September 2020). "MANCHESTER UNITED UNDER-21S HIT SIX AT SALFORD".
  8. "WELCOME NICK HAYES". 5 February 2021 – via twitter.com.
  9. "Nick Hayes: Ipswich Town re-sign goalkeeper from Hemel Hempstead Town". BBC News. 31 January 2022.
  10. "NICK HAYES IS A BLUE". Ipswich Town Football Club. 31 January 2022.
  11. "NEW CONTRACT FOR NICK". Ipswich Town Football Club. 12 August 2022.
  12. "Blues Bring In Goalkeeper On Loan". www.southendunited.co.uk. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  13. "Nicholas Hayes: 2018/2019 Biog & Stats". Southern Football League. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  14. "Fleetwood Town 2 - 2 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
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