Caitlin Hayes
Irish footballer (born 1995)
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Caitlin Hayes (born 22 September 1995) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in England, she represents the Republic of Ireland at international level.
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Playing for Lewes in August 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Caitlin Mary Hayes | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Warrington, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ? | Manchester United | ||
| ? | Manchester City | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2017 | Mississippi College | 67 | (19) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Barcelona FA | ||
| 2019–2020 | Lewes | 11 | (0) |
| 2020–2025 | Celtic | 75 | (30) |
| 2025– | Brighton & Hove Albion | 18 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Republic of Ireland | 23 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 March 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2025 | |||
Early life
Hayes grew up in Warrington, England.[1]
Education
Hayes attended Mississippi College in the United States, where she majored in kinesiology.[2]
Career
Hayes has played for Scottish side Celtic, helping the club win the SWPL Cup in 2021 (scoring the only goal of the final) and the Scottish Women's Cup in both 2022 and 2023.[3]
On 23 January 2025, it was announced that Hayes had signed for Brighton & Hove Albion.[4]
Style of play
Hayes mainly operates as a defender and has been known for her goalscoring ability.[5]
Career statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion
- As of match played 5 April 2026
| Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2024–25 | Women's Super League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | |
| Total | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | |
Personal life
Caitlin is the daughter of Duane Hayes. Her Irish origins are through a grandfather from County Offaly.[6]
Honours
- Scottish Women's Premier League: 2023–24
- Scottish Women's Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
- Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: 2021–22
Individual
- Scottish Women's Premier League Team of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Scottish Women's Premier League Player of the Month: December 2023