Kaine Kesler-Hayden
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kaine Kesler-Hayden[1] | ||
Date of birth | 23 October 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) |
right wing-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Aston Villa | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2021 | Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | Aston Villa | 3 | (0) |
2021–2022 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 18 | (0) |
2022 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 15 | (1) |
2022–2023 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 14 | (1) |
2023–2024 | → Plymouth Argyle (loan) | 24 | (0=) |
International career | |||
2021–2022 | England U20 | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:57, 19 May 2024 (UTC) |
Kaine Kesler-Hayden (born 23 October 2002) is an English professional
A product of the
Club career
Aston Villa
Early career
Having progressed through the club's academy system, Kesler-Hayden was named in the
On 24 May 2021, Kesler-Hayden captained the Aston Villa U18 side which won the FA Youth Cup, beating Liverpool U18 2–1 in the final.[8] Kesler-Hayden was later one of several academy players given five-year professional contracts by the club in July 2021.[9]
Football League loans
On 2 August 2021, Kesler-Hayden signed for Swindon Town on a season-long loan,[10] and made his professional league debut five days later, in a 3–1 away victory over Scunthorpe United, in which he won a penalty that led to Swindon's equaliser.[11] He received his first red card as a professional in his second appearance for Swindon, picking up a second yellow card in a 2–1 defeat to Carlisle United.[12]
On 4 December 2021, Kesler-Hayden scored his first professional goal in a 2–1 FA Cup victory over Walsall.[13] Kesler-Hayden featured in Swindon's third round FA Cup tie against Manchester City on 7 January 2022. Swindon were beaten 4–1, yet Kesler Hayden received widespread praise for his strong performance against the Premier League side.[14] Two days later, on 9 January, Kesler-Hayden was recalled from his loan by Aston Villa.[15] For his contribution on loan, Kesler-Hayden was later named Swindon Town's Young Player of the Season at the club's end of season awards ceremony.[16]
On 31 January 2022, Kesler-Hayden joined League One promotion contenders Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[17] He made his League One debut on 8 February 2022, in a 1–1 draw against Fleetwood Town.[18] On 22 February 2022, Kesler-Hayden scored his first goal for MK Dons, also his first professional league goal, in a 2–0 away win over Charlton Athletic.[19] He went on to make 17 appearances for the Dons, helping them to a third-placed play-off finish.[20]
On 12 August 2022, Kesler-Hayden joined
On 29 June 2023, Kesler-Hayden signed for
Return to Aston Villa
On 30 March 2024, Kesler-Hayden made his Premier League debut, as a late substitute in a 2–0 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.[26]
International career
Kesler-Hayden was called up to a training camp for the England U19 national team in November 2020.[27] On 6 September 2021, he made his debut for the England U20s during a 6–1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.[28]
Career statistics
- As of match played 19 May 2024[29]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Aston Villa U21 | 2020–21[30] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
Aston Villa | 2020–21[30] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
2021–22[31] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
2022–23[32] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
2023–24[33] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
Swindon Town (loan) | 2021–22[31] | League Two | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 2021–22[31] | League One | 15 | 1 | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||
Huddersfield Town (loan) | 2022–23[32] | Championship | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 1 | |
Plymouth Argyle (loan) | 2023–24[33] | Championship | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | |
Career total | 74 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 86 | 3 |
- ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy
- UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearances in League One play-offs
Honours
Aston Villa U18
Individual
- Swindon Town Young Player of the Season: 2021–22[16]
References
- ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". www.premierleague.com. Premier League. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Kaine Kesler". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Kaine Kesler-Hayden". www.avfc.co.uk. Aston Villa F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ Rushton, James (16 July 2020). "Who is Kaine Kesler? The latest Villa kid called up to train with the first team". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Aston Villa name young and inexperienced side for their FA Cup third-round tie against Liverpool". www.avfc.co.uk. Aston Villa F.C. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (7 January 2021). "Villa set to field youngsters v Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ Doyle, Paul (8 January 2021). "Sadio Mané double sees Liverpool past bold and youthful Aston Villa". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ a b Preece, Ashley (24 May 2021). "Aston Villa vs Liverpool FA Youth Cup final LIVE updates". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Seven Villa U23s pen new deals". Aston Villa Football Club. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "Kesler Hayden joins Swindon Town on loan". Aston Villa Football Club. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- ^ "Swindon fans laud Aston Villa loanee Kaine Kesler Hayden after debut". The Boot Room. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Leighfield, Jonny (14 August 2021). "Swindon Town lose 2-1 to Carlisle United in League Two". This Is Wiltshire. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ Leighfield, Jonny (4 December 2021). "Swindon Town beat Walsall 2–1 in FA Cup second round". This Is Wiltshire. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Covid-hit Man City too strong for Swindon". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "Kesler Hayden returns to Villa". Aston Villa Football Club. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Harry McKirdy cleans up in End of Season Awards". Swindon Town. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Kaine Kesler: MK Dons sign Aston Villa full-back on loan". BBC. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "Fleetwood Town 1-1 MK Dons: A point apiece at Highbury Stadium". www.miltonkeynes.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Charlton Athletic 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Milton Keynes Dons 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers (agg 1-2)". BBC. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Kaine Kesler Hayden joins Terriers on loan". Aston Villa Football Club. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Kaine Kesler Hayden returns to Villa". Aston Villa Football Club. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ Hobkinson, Matthew (15 January 2023). "Leigh Bromby explains Kaine Kesler-Hayden's Huddersfield Town departure". YorkshireLive. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Argyle Sign Kaine Kesler-Hayden on Loan". Plymouth Argyle. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Kesler-Hayden returns to Villa". www.pafc.co.uk. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Villa beat Wolves to maintain top-four gap over Spurs". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Three England men's development squads will meet for training camps in November". www.thefa.com. The Football Association. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Six at SGP for MU20s". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ Kaine Kesler-Hayden at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kaine Hayden in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Kaine Hayden in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kaine Hayden in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kaine Hayden in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
External links
- Profile at the Aston Villa F.C. website
- Kaine Kesler-Hayden at WorldFootball.net
- Kaine Kesler-Hayden – UEFA competition record (archive)