Caitlin Hayes

Caitlin Hayes (born 22 September 1995) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in England, she represents the Republic of Ireland at international level.

Caitlin Hayes

Playing for Lewes in August 2019
Personal information
Full name	Caitlin Mary Hayes
Date of birth	(1995-09-22) 22 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth	Warrington, England
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Brighton & Hove Albion
Number	12
Youth career
?	Manchester United
?	Manchester City
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2017	Mississippi College	67	(19)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014	Everton	0	(0)
2018–2019	Barcelona FA
2019–2020	Lewes	11	(0)
2020–2025	Celtic	75	(30)
2025–	Brighton & Hove Albion	6	(0)
International career‡
2023–	Republic of Ireland	23	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 June 2025

Early life

Hayes grew up in Warrington, England.^[1]

Education

Hayes attended Mississippi College in the United States, where she majored in kinesiology.^[2]

Career

Hayes has played for Scottish side Celtic, helping the club win the SWPL Cup in 2021 (scoring the only goal of the final) and the Scottish Women's Cup in both 2022 and 2023.^[3]

On 23 January 2025, it was announced that Hayes had signed for Brighton & Hove Albion.^[4]

Style of play

Hayes mainly operates as a defender and has been known for her goalscoring ability.^[5]

Career statistics

Brighton & Hove Albion

As of 10 May 2025

Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Total
	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2024–25	Women's Super League	6	0	1	0	0	0	7	0
Total		6	0	1	0	0	0	7	0

Personal life

Caitlin is the daughter of Duane Hayes. Her Irish origins are through a grandfather from County Offaly.^[6]

Honours

Celtic

• Scottish Women's Premier League: 2023–24
• Scottish Women's Cup: 2021–22, 2022–23
• Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: 2021–22

Individual

• Scottish Women's Premier League Team of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
• Scottish Women's Premier League Player of the Month: December 2023