Hayden Hackney is a professional footballer who currently plays for Middlesbrough in the Championship.
Hayden Hackney joined the club as a youngster and is one of the latest names to graduate from Middlesbrough’s academy.
Hackney made his senior Middlesbrough debut at 18 years of age during a 2-1 FA Cup defeat versus Brentford on January 9th, 2021.
He was then handed his first Championship appearance by Neil Warnock on May 8th, 2021, playing three minutes of a 3-0 defeat versus Wycombe Wanderers.
The Boro youngster has since become an important member of the first team squad and has been a regular starter under manager, Michael Carrick.
Hackney scored his first goal for the senior team in a 4-1 Championship victory over Wigan Athletic on October 19th, 2022.
The star is yet to score in the FA Cup but his debut goal in the League Cup saw his side earn a massive 1-0 win over Chelsea on January 9th, 2024.
But who is Hackney? Let’s take a look at everything Middlesbrough fans need to know about the player, including his height, wage and more.
Hayden Hackney age
Hayden Hackney was born on June 26th, 2002, which makes him 22-years-old at the time of writing and toward the start of his playing career.
How tall is Hayden Hackney?
Hackney is approximately 1.78 metres tall (178cm), which would make the Middlesbrough star 5 foot 10 inches in height.
That is a relatively average height in the Championship, with the midfielder able to use it to his advantage.
Where is Hayden Hackney from?
Hackney was born in Redcar, a part of the Teesside area that also includes Middlesbrough.
What position does Hayden Hackney play?
Hackney plays for Middlesbrough and his position is as a midfielder. He has played in the role for both the first team and during his days in the youth academy.
Hackney has primarily been used as a defensive midfielder throughout his career but he can also operate in a box-to-box role or as a number 10.
Hayden Hackney playing style
Hackney is often deployed in a sitting midfield role and is tasked with progressing play up the pitch from this area.
Hackney is an extremely frequent progressive passer, with his accuracy second to none in the Boro midfield.
The Boro star is an excellent creator and responsible for starting a lot of Middlesbrough’s attacks, even if he does not get credit via assists.
As well as sitting deep to dictate play, Hackney likes to push up the field, with and without the ball, running at defenders to create options for his teammates.
In terms of his defensive style, Hackney is often attempting to break up play, chasing down opposition attackers all over the pitch.
What is the market value of Hayden Hackney?
According to Transfermarkt, Hackney is valued at €7m (around £5.9m) as of June 2024.
Transfermarkt valued the Middlesbrough midfielder at €250,000 (roughly £211,000) in October 2022.
Hayden Hackney wages
Hackney last signed a Middlesbrough contract in June, 2023. His current deal is worth £6,500-a-week, making with the 10th-lowest earner in the Boro squad.
Which school did Hayden Hackney attend?
Hackney attended Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary Voluntary Academy, which is located in Redcar.
Hackney returned to the school in February, 2024, to speak with some of the students and hand out Boro shirts.
When did Hackney join Middlesbrough’s academy?
Hackney joined the Boro Academy at Under-10 level in 2011 when he was nine years old.
He made five appearances for Boro’s U18s as a schoolboy in the 2017/18 season and was officially promoted to the U18 team in 2018.
What is Hackney’s shirt number?
Hackney had several different shirt numbers when he first broke into the first team, including 34, 38 and 30.
Hackney was handed the number seven shirt ahead of the 2023/24 season after establishing himself as a key member of the squad.
Hayden Hackney contract length?
Hayden Hackney signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough in 2019.
His latest contract with the club was signed in June 2023 and runs until June 2027. It is not known if Boro have the option to extend the deal.
Who is Hackney’s agent?
Hackney is represented by Teessider Lee Matthews, who works for Sports Management International.
SMI have several other Middlesbrough players signed to them, including Sol Brynn and Zach Hemming.
Hayden Hackney transfer rumours
Following his impressive performances, Hackney has received plenty of interest in the transfer market from some big clubs.
According to the Evening Standard, the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool were all following a deal in January 2024 – though it remains to be seen if that interest is reignited.
Is Hackney on Instagram?
Hackney is on Instagram and his handle on the Meta-owned social media platform is ‘@haydenhackney10’.
The Middlesbrough star currently has 25.3k followers on Instagram at the time of writing.
Is Hackney on X/Twitter?
Hackney is on X, formerly known as Twitter and his handle on the Elon Musk-owned platform is ‘@HackneyHayden’.
Hackney has 11.5k followers on X/Twitter at the time of writing.