Hayden James Carter (born 17 December 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

Hayden Carter
Personal information
Full name Hayden James Carter[1]
Date of birth (1999-12-17) 17 December 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Stockport, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Blackburn Rovers
Number 17
Youth career
0000–2014 Manchester City
2014–2020 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Blackburn Rovers 81 (1)
2021Burton Albion (loan) 24 (4)
2022Portsmouth (loan) 22 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 October 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in Stockport,[2] Carter played youth football with Manchester City before switching to Blackburn Rovers in 2014.

On 9 June 2020, Carter agreed a new two-year deal with Blackburn.[3] Carter made his professional debut for Blackburn in the club's EFL Championship fixture against Reading on 18 July, playing the full 90-minutes in the 4-3 win.[4]

On 6 January 2021, Carter joined League One side Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.[5] He made 24 league appearances for Burton, scoring four goals for the side. Carter was rewarded for his performances as he received the player of the season runner up award at Burtons end of season awards.

On 15 January 2022, Carter joined EFL League One side Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[6] He made 22 league appearances for Portsmouth, scoring one goal for the side. His sole strike for the club against Oxford United was voted as "Goal of the season" in the club's end of season awards.[citation needed]

On 30 March 2023, Carter extended his contract with Blackburn until June 2027.[7][8]

Career statistics

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As of matches played by 5 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Blackburn Rovers 2019–20[9] Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2020–21[10] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2021–22[11] Championship 9 0 0 0 1 0 10 0
2022–23[12] Championship 30 1 5 0 1 0 36 1
2023–24[13] Championship 31 0 1 0 3 0 35 0
Total 52 1 6 0 5 0 0 0 63 1
Burton Albion (loan) 2020–21[10] League One 24 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 4
Portsmouth (loan) 2021–22[11] League One 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 1
Career total 98 6 6 0 5 0 0 0 109 6

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Blackburn Rovers" (PDF). English Football League. p. 8. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "H. Carter". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ "New deals for defensive duo". Rovers.co.uk. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Blackburn Rovers 4-3 Reading: Sam Gallagher heads in late Rovers winner". BBC Sport. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Brewers sign Hayden on loan from Blackburn Rovers". Burtonalbion.co.uk. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Pompey get Carter". Portsmouth FC. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Defender Carter extends Blackburn contract". BBC Sport. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Carter commits!". Blackburn Rovers FC. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Games played by Hayden Carter in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  10. ^ a b "Games played by Hayden Carter in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  11. ^ a b "Games played by Hayden Carter in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  12. ^ "Games played by Hayden Carter in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  13. ^ "Games played by Hayden Carter in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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