Liam Hughes (footballer, born 2001)

Liam John Hughes (born 19 August 2001) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liverpool.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Liam Hughes
Personal information
Full name Liam Hughes
Date of birth (2001-08-19) 19 August 2001
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Liverpool
Number 54
Youth career
2016–2017 Portadown
2017–2018 Dungannon Swifts
2017–2021 Celtic
2021– Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Portadown 1 (0)
2021– Liverpool 0 (0)
International career‡
2019– Northern Ireland U21 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:18, 1 March 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:18, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

Career

Hughes made his senior debut for Portadown on the last day of the 2016-17 season, aged 15 years old, appearing as a substitute against Dungannon Swifts.[1]

In the summer of 2017, Hughes signed for Swifts on a three year contract, before moving to Celtic in February 2018. He played in the 2019 Scottish Youth Cup Final, where he ended up on the losing side as Celtic were beaten 3-2 by Rangers.[1][15]

In February 2021, he signed for Liverpool, and was named in the first team squad for the first time later that month, featuring as an unused substitute in their Premier League victory over Sheffield United.[16]

International career

Hughes has featured for both the Northern Ireland Under 17s and Northern Ireland Under 21s, making his debut for the latter in October 2019.[1]

Career statistics

Club
As of matches played 1 March 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Irish Cup Northern Ireland Football League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portadown 2016–17 NIFL Premiership 100000——10
Total 100000000010

References
  1. "Who is Liam Hughes? All you need to know about Liverpool's new signing and Northern Ireland U21 goalkeeper". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  2. "Who is Liam Hughes, Liverpool's 19-year-old goalkeeper?". gulfnews.com.
  3. "Liverpool's deadline day signing and his essential role explained". liverpoolecho.co.uk.
  4. "From Lismore to Liverpool FC, Liam Hughes 'had courage to follow his dreams'". newsletter.co.uk.
  5. "Liverpool new boy Liam Hughes backed to succeed by former boss Rodney McAree". irishmirror.ie.
  6. "Northern Ireland goalkeeper Liam Hughes a "thorn" in Manchester City's side in Premier League 2 clash". belfastlive.co.uk.
  7. "Liam Hughes given Liverpool first-team shot as former Celtic goalkeeper earns squad chance a month after Parkhead exit". dailyrecord.co.uk.
  8. "The new face added to Liverpool's pre-season squad in Germany".
  9. "'This is a special talent': New Liverpool signing Liam Hughes tipped for big future by manager who gave him senior debut aged 15". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  10. "Liam Hughes' Liverpool boost an 'inspiration' to Northern Ireland youth". northernirelandworld.com.
  11. "Ange Postecoglou's hidden Celtic transfer downside". glasgowtimes.co.uk.
  12. "Dream comes true for Liverpool fan Liam Hughes after signing new contract at Anfield and training with top keeper Alisson". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  13. "Liam Hughes: I'm right on track to fulfil my dream at Liverpool". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  14. "The Youth Interview Introducing... Liam Hughes Hands-on". magzter.com.
  15. "Liverpool sign Northern Ireland Under 21 goalkeeper Liam Hughes". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  16. "Sheffield United 0:2 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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