Will Hughes
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William James Hughes (born 17 April 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William James Hughes[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1995-04-17) 17 April 1995 (age 28)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Weybridge, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2011 | Mickleover Jubilee | ||
2011 | Derby County | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2017 | Derby County | 165 | (9) |
2017–2021 | Watford | 107 | (7) |
2021– | Crystal Palace | 68 | (1) |
International career | |||
2012 | England U17 | 6 | (1) |
2012–2017 | England U21 | 23 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 April 2024 (UTC) |
Having graduated a scholarship with Derby County,[4] Hughes made his first team breakthrough during the 2012–13 season;[5] his performances resulted in him earning attraction from multiple clubs across Europe.[6] Hughes made his move to the Premier League with Watford in 2017,[7] helping the Hornets reach the FA Cup final in 2019 and maintain top-flight football for three seasons.[8][9] Following Watford's relegation in 2020, Hughes played a central role in their promotion campaign the following season.[10]