Bailey Hobson (born 1 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Barnet on loan from EFL League Two club Chesterfield.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 August 2002 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Barnet (on loan from Chesterfield) | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| High Noon | |||
| Handsworth | |||
| 2020 | Maltby Main | 2 | (2) |
| 2021–2023 | Alfreton Town | 86 | (18) |
| 2023– | Chesterfield | 12 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2024– | → Barnet (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:36, 22 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editHobson played for Sheffield United as a youngster.[1] He had spells with non-league sides High Noon, Handsworth and Maltby Main[2] before joining Alfreton Town in 2021.[3]
Despite being offered a new deal by Alfreton at the end of the 2022–23 season,[4] Hobson joined National League club Chesterfield on a two-year deal.[5]
On 22 September 2023, it was announced that Hobson had signed for fellow National League side Kidderminster Harriers on loan.[6] He was recalled from his loan in January 2024,[7] having scored twice in 17 appearances.[8] He made a further 10 National League appearances, scoring once, for Chesterfield that season as they were promoted to EFL League Two as National League champions.[8][9]
On 13 September 2024, Hobson joined Barnet on a one-month loan.[10] The following month, his loan was extended until January 2025.[11]
Career statistics
edit- As of 22 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Handsworth | 2019–20 | NCEL Premier Division | No data currently available | |||||||||
| 2020–21 | NCEL Premier Division | No data currently available | ||||||||||
| Maltby Main | 2020–21 | NCEL Premier Division | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Alfreton Town | 2021–22 | National League North | 40 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 4 | 44 | 15 | |
| 2022–23 | National League North | 46 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 48 | 7 | ||
| Total | 86 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 92 | 22 | ||
| Chesterfield | 2023–24 | National League | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2024–25 | EFL League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 19 | 3 | |
| Barnet (loan) | 2024–25 | National League | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Career total | 124 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 136 | 29 | ||
Honours
edit- Chesterfield
References
edit- ^ "Bailey Hobson". Chesterfield F.C. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.maltbymainfc.co.uk/player/448
- ^ Badcock, Matt (27 February 2022). "Hobson's choice is the right one for Alfreton Town star". The Non-League Football Paper. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Towerzey, Lisa (18 May 2023). "Alfreton Town retained list". Alfreton Town F.C. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Norcliffe, Liam (24 May 2023). "Chesterfield sign young promising midfielder who has attracted EFL interest". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Paddock, Matty (22 September 2023). "Hobson lands at Aggborough on loan". Kidderminster Harriers F.C. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Norcliffe, Liam (19 January 2024). "Why Chesterfield pair have been recalled from loans at Eastleigh and Kidderminster Harriers". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b "B. Hobson: Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b Lansley, Peter (23 March 2024). "Chesterfield look forward to brighter future after winning National League". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.barnetfc.com/hobson-joins-on-loan
- ^ "HOBSON LOAN EXTENDED". www.barnetfc.com. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
External links
edit- Bailey Hobson at Soccerbase