Hannah Cain
Wales international footballer
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Hannah Jade Cain (born 11 February 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Leicester City in the FA Women's Super League and the Wales national football team. She has represented both England on the under-17, under-19 and under-21 national teams, and represented Wales at under-16, under-17 level and senior level. She is eligible to play for Wales through her maternal grandfather.[2]
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Cain playing for Leicester City in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hannah Jade Cain[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leicester City | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Sheffield FC | 30 | (8) |
| 2018–2020 | Everton | 26 | (2) |
| 2020– | Leicester City | 51 | (8) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014 | Wales U16 | ||
| 2014 | Wales U17 | ||
| 2014–2017 | England U17 | 12 | (6) |
| 2017–2018 | England U19 | 3 | (2) |
| 2019 | England U21 | 3 | (1) |
| 2021– | Wales | 25 | (8) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19.27 7 March 2026 | |||
Club career
Sheffield FC
Cain began her development at the Sheffield United Centre of Excellence.[3] In 2016, Cain joined Sheffield FC in the WSL 2. In October 2016, Cain won the Future Star award at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Celebration of Sport awards.[4] Cain left Sheffield after they were relegated to the National League for failing to meet the new Championship licensing criteria. In her final season with the club she was named Supporters' Player of the Year.[5][6]
Everton
In July 2018, Cain signed with Everton on her first full-time professional contract.[7][8] She made her debut for the Blues against Manchester City as a substitute.[9] Cain scored her first goal for the Blues against Reading in November 2018.[10] On 27 May 2020, Cain left Everton after her contract expired.[11]
Leicester City
On 4 November 2021, Cain suffered an ACL injury.[12] On 17 February 2023, she was nominated for the Goal of the Month award for her goal against Liverpool.[13] On 14 July 2023, Cain signed a long-term contract with Leicester City.[14]
International career
In April 2014, Cain was named in Wales squad for an under-16 UEFA development tournament in Northern Ireland.[15] Later that year she played for Wales in an under-17 friendly against Northern Ireland.[16] Cain has since represented England on the under-17 and under-19 national teams.[17][18] In 2017, Cain was called into the under-19 squad, but would not make an appearance until 2018 to compete in the UEFA Women's U-19 Championship qualifiers scoring twice in three starts.[18]
Cain decided to switch her allegiance back to Wales in September 2021.[19] She was called up to the Wales squad for 2023 World Cup qualifying matches in September 2021.[20]
Wales national team
Cain made her Wales national team debut against Estonia on 26 October 2021.[21]
Cain was part of the Wales squad that finished as runners-up in the 2023 Pinatar Cup.[22]
In June 2025, Cain was named in Wales' squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2025.[23] During the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, Cain scored a crucial penalty against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin, helping Cymru secure their place in the final tournament in Switzerland.
On 2 December 2025, Cain scored a goal in a 3–2 friendly win over Switzerland, ending Wales' 12-game losing streak.[24]
Cain scored in a 2–2 draw with the Czech Republic in Wales' opening game of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification campaign on 3 March 2026.[25]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield FC | 2016 | WSL 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2017–18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 5 | ||
| Total | 30 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 8 | ||
| Everton | 2018–19 | WSL | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| 2019–20 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| Total | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | ||
| Leicester City | 2020–21 | Championship | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2021–22 | WSL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | ||
| 2023–24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | ||
| 2024–25 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 4 | ||
| Total | 51 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 65 | 13 | ||
| Career total | 107 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 131 | 24 | ||
- Includes the Women's FA Cup
- Includes the WSL Cup/Women's League Cup
International appearances
- As of matches played 3 June 2025. Statistics from the Football Association of Wales
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | |
| Total | 19 | 4 | |
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 April 2023 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |  Northern Ireland | 3–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 3 December 2024 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland |  Republic of Ireland | 1–0 | 2–1 | UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |
| 3. | 8 April 2025 | Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden |  Sweden | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2025 UEFA Women's Nations League |
| 4. | 13 July 2025 | Kybunpark, St. Gallen, Switzerland |  England | 1–5 | 1–6 | UEFA Women's Euro 2025 |
| 5. | 2 December 2025 | Estadio Municipal de Chapín, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain |  Switzerland | 2–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 6. | 3 March 2026 | Městský fotbalový stadion Miroslava Valenty, Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic |  Czech Republic |
1–1 | 2–2 | 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
| 7. | 7 March 2026 | Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales |  Montenegro |
1–0 | 6–1 | |
| 8. | 5–0 |