Mackenzie Hunt

Mackenzie James Hunt (Arabic: ماكنزي جيمس هانت, born 14 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for Baniyas. Born in England, he plays for the United Arab Emirates national football team.

Mackenzie Hunt

Personal information
Full name	Mackenzie James Hunt[1]
Date of birth	(2001-11-14) 14 November 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Position(s)	Defender, midfielder
Team information
Current team	Baniyas
Youth career
2007–2008	Everton
2015–2024	Everton
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–2025	Fleetwood Town	38	(1)
2025–	Baniyas	0	(0)
International career‡
2024–	United Arab Emirates	7	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:43, 4 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 11:02, 1 January 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Hunt initially joined Everton aged 6, but moved to Dubai with his family before returning to Everton aged 13.^[3] He never made an appearance for the club and joined Fleetwood Town in July 2024.^[3][4]

In August 2025 he signed for Emirati club Baniyas.^[5]

International career

Hunt is eligible to play for the UAE due to living in Dubai for seven years and obtaining citizenship. On 30 August 2024, Hunt was called up to the United Arab Emirates national team to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.^[6][7] He made his debut on 5 September 2024, coming on as an 88th minute substitute against Qatar.^[8]

Career statistics

As of match played 3 May 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Everton U21	2022–23[9]	–	–		–		–		5[a]	1	5	1
	2023–24[10]	–	–		–		–		3[a]	0	3	0
	Total		–		–		–		8	1	8	1
Fleetwood Town	2024–25[11]	League Two	38	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	39	1
Career total			38	1	0	0	1	0	8	1	47	2

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy