Antwoine Hackford
Personal information
Full name Antwoine Hackford[1]
Date of birth (2004-03-20) 20 March 2004[2]
Place of birth Arbourthorne, England
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield United
Youth career
2013–2020 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Sheffield United 3 (0)
2021 → Alfreton Town (loan) 1 (1)
International career‡
2019 England U15 3 (0)
2019– England U16 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:16, 18 August 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:56, 6 January 2021 (UTC)

Antwoine Hackford (born 20 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Sheffield United.

Club career

Born in Arbourthorne,[3] Hackford began his career at Sheffield United, joining the club at the age of 9,[4] and taking part in the first team's pre-season preparations ahead of the 2020–21 season.[5] He became a scholar that year,[6] and was included in The Guardian's 'Next Generation 2020' list of the best young players at Premier League clubs.[7]

He made his senior debut for the club on 2 January 2021, appearing as an 80th-minute substitute for Ben Osborn in a 2–0 away league defeat by Crystal Palace.[8][9] At the age of 16 years and 288 days, he became their youngest ever Premier League player.[3] Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder said he was "delighted" for Hackford.[10]

He turned professional in June 2021.[11]

In December 2021, he moved National League North side Alfreton Town on a one-month loan, going straight into the squad for the fixture against Curzon Ashton where he scored on his debut in a 2–1 win.[12]

He suffered an ACL injury and missed 11 months of play, returning in November 2022.[13]

International career

Hackford has represented England at under-15 and under-16 levels.[6]

Personal life

Born in England, Hackford is of Trinidadian descent.[14] His brother is boxer Anthony Tomlinson.[15][16]

Career statistics

As of 8 May 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United 2020–21[17] Premier League 100000—10
2021–22[18] Championship 0000000000
2022–23[19] Championship 000000—00
Total 1000000010
Alfreton Town (loan) 2021–22[20] National League North 1100—0011
Career total 2100000021

References

  1. ↑ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "Antwoine Hackford". Premier League. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. 1 2 Hall, Danny (2 January 2021). "A talented boy with great pace – Who is Sheffield United starlet Antwoine Hackford?". Sheffield Star. JPIMedia. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Hemmingham, Nathan (12 January 2021). "The story of Antwoine Hackford and what makes him so special". YorkshireLive.
  5. ↑ Sutcliffe, Richard (3 September 2020). "Sheffield United's breakthrough star – Antwoine Hackford". The Athletic. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  6. 1 2 Victor, Tom (7 October 2020). "Sheffield United's teenage prodigy Antwoine Hackford has been tipped for a bright future". YorkshireLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  7. ↑ Christenson, Marcus; Powell, Jim; Blight, Garry (7 October 2020). "Next Generation 2020: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  8. ↑ Johnston, Neil (2 January 2021). "Sheffield United need incredible run – Wilder". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  9. ↑ Hawkey, Ian. "Elegant Eberechi Eze shows Antwoine Hackford the way to shine on big stage" – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  10. ↑ Hemmingham, Nathan (3 January 2021). "What Chris Wilder had to say about United wonderkid Hackford". YorkshireLive. Reach plc. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "Sheffield United history maker Antwoine Hackford signs first professional contract at Bramall Lane". www.thestar.co.uk.
  12. ↑ Towerzey, Lisa (3 December 2021). "REDS SIGN HIGHLY RATED BLADES STRIKER ANTWOINE HACKFORD ON LOAN". Alfreton Town FC. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  13. ↑ "History-making Sheffield United striker reflects on 11-month injury nightmare after return | The Star".
  14. ↑ "Antwoine Hackford becomes Sheffield United's youngest EVER Premier League player| All Football". AllfootballOfficial.
  15. ↑ "Sheffield United starlet Antwoine Hackford's friendly rivalry with boxing brother Anthony Tomlinson | The Star".
  16. ↑ Sutcliffe, Richard. "Antwoine Hackford's brother Anthony Tomlinson shares pride". The Athletic.
  17. ↑ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  18. ↑ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  19. ↑ "Games played by Antwoine Hackford in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  20. ↑ Antwoine Hackford at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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