Mark Hughes (footballer, born 1993)

Mark Hughes is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Mark Hughes
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-04-28) 28 April 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Athy,[1] Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–2012 Belvedere
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Scunthorpe United 0 (0)
2013–2014 Athlone Town 52 (2)
2015 Drogheda United 25 (0)
2016 Longford Town 23 (1)
2017–2018 Shelbourne 38 (0)
2019–2022 Drogheda United 41 (1)
International career
Republic of Ireland U18[2]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 May 2022

Career

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Hughes signed for English club Scunthorpe United from Belvedere in August 2012.[1] He made his debut against Notts County on 4 September 2012.[3] He retired in May 2022, aged 29, due to injury.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Fitzmaurice, Aidan (14 August 2012). "Irish pair move to Scunthorpe". Herald.ie. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  2. ^ "International Roll Of Honour". www.belvederefc.com. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Mark Hughes profile at Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Injury forces Drogheda United ace Mark Hughes to retire at 29". independent. 5 May 2022.
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