Hayden Lindley
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Emley AFC
at Emley AFC
489 days · joined 2025-01-20
👕100+ Apps
Market value
—
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
6
clubs played for
19/20
debut season
0.04
goals / match
Aston Villa U18
top club · 42 apps
Career highs
€150k
peak value · 2021
—
top transfer fee
2
best season · 20/21
1 · 25%
pens / of goals
Born the same day
Shares 2002-09-02 · 6 players total
109Appearances
4Goals
7Assists
19Yellow cards
0Red cards
42Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Hayden Lindley |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Hayden Taylor Lindley |
| Date of birth | 2002-09-02 (23 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Huddersfield, England |
| Citizenship |  England |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 182.00 m |
| Current club | Emley AFC |
| Joined | 2025-01-20 |
| Contract expires | — |
Jan 2025
Transfer: FC United → Emley AFC
24/25 · Transfer
Jul 2024
Transfer: Darlington → FC United
24/25 · Transfer
Oct 2023
Transfer: Golcar United → Darlington
23/24 · Transfer
Oct 2023
Transfer: Without Club → Golcar United
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
23/24 — Darlington FC
14 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2023
Transfer: Aston Villa U21 → Without Club
23/24 · Transfer
Jan 2023
Transfer: Newport County → Aston Villa U21
22/23 · Return from loan
Sep 2022
Transfer: Aston Villa U21 → Newport County
22/23 · Loan
Jul 2022
22/23 — Newport County, Aston Villa U21
20 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 6 competitions
Jul 2021
21/22 — Aston Villa, Aston Villa U23
29 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
Transfer: Aston Villa U18 → Aston Villa U23
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2020
20/21 — Aston Villa U23, Aston Villa, Aston Villa U18
28 matches · 2 G · 4 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 — Aston Villa U18, Aston Villa U23
18 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2019
Transfer: Man City Youth → Aston Villa U18
19/20 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €150k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Darlington FC
0.0%
Newport County
0.0%
Aston Villa U21
0.0%
Aston Villa
0.0%
Aston Villa U23
57.2%
Aston Villa U18
42.8%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington FC | 1 | 23/24 | 23/24 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport County | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aston Villa U21 | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aston Villa | 2 | 20/21 | 21/22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aston Villa U23 | 3 | 19/20 | 21/22 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 2,164 |
| Aston Villa U18 | 2 | 19/20 | 20/21 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 1,622 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | National League North | Darlington FC | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | Newport County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | EFL Trophy | Aston Villa U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | Newport County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League Two | Newport County | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | PL2 Playoffs | Aston Villa U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Premier League 2 | Aston Villa U21 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | EFL Trophy | Aston Villa U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Premier League 2 | Aston Villa U23 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2,164 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | Aston Villa U23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | FA Youth Cup | Aston Villa U18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Premier League 2 | Aston Villa U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | U18 Premier League | Aston Villa U18 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 797 |
| 19/20 | FA Youth Cup | Aston Villa U18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Premier League 2 | Aston Villa U23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | U18 Premier League | Aston Villa U18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 825 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | 2019-07-01 | Man City Youth | Aston Villa U18 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-07-01 | Aston Villa U18 | Aston Villa U23 | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-09-01 | Aston Villa U21 | Newport County | Loan | 150000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-01 | Newport County | Aston Villa U21 | Return from loan | 150000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Aston Villa U21 | Without Club | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-10-13 | Without Club | Golcar United | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-10-24 | Golcar United | Darlington | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Darlington | FC United | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-20 | FC United | Emley AFC | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current—
Peak€150k
Low—
Δ since start−€150k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Rowe | 1 | 0 | 968 |
| Tommi O'Reilly | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron O'Reilly | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Iroegbunam | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Finley Thorndike | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Chrisene | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Taylor-Jay Hart | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamare Bogarde | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kahrel Reddin | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brad Young | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mamadou Sylla | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Oliwier Zych | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaine Kesler-Hayden | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Feeney | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Filip Marschall | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Abldeen-Goodridge | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Ealing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Revan | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | U18 Premier League | Aston Villa U18 | 2 | 18 |
| 19/20 | U18 Premier League | Aston Villa U18 | 1 | 16 |
| 21/22 | Premier League 2 | Aston Villa U23 | 1 | 25 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | Premier League 2 | Aston Villa U23 | 2 | 25 |
| 20/21 | U18 Premier League | Aston Villa U18 | 2 | 18 |
| 20/21 | FA Youth Cup | Aston Villa U18 | 2 | 6 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 2023-01-01 | Newport County | Aston Villa U21 | Return from loan | — | €150k |
| 22/23 | 2022-09-01 | Aston Villa U21 | Newport County | Loan | — | €150k |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | Senior debut season | |
| 19/20 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | 29 | 2,164 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 |
| 20/21 | 28 | 797 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.34 |
| 19/20 | 18 | 825 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
U18 Premier League
34 apps
3 G
3 A
Premier League 2
40 apps
1 G
2 A
FA Youth Cup
8 apps
0 G
2 A
National League North
14 apps
0 G
0 A
League Two
5 apps
0 G
0 A
EFL Trophy
5 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Hayden Lindley
Who is Hayden Lindley?
Hayden Lindley is an England professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Emley AFC.
How old is Hayden Lindley?
Hayden Lindley is 23 years old. He was born on September 2, 2002 in Huddersfield.
What position does Hayden Lindley play?
Hayden Lindley plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Hayden Lindley play for?
Hayden Lindley currently plays for Emley AFC.
How many career goals has Hayden Lindley scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Hayden Lindley has scored 4 goals in 109 appearances.