Jack Hamilton (footballer, born 1994) explained

Jack Hamilton
Fullname:Jack Hamilton
Birth Date:1994 3, df=y
Birth Place:Denny, Scotland
Currentclub:Ross County
Clubnumber:22
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:2006–2009
Youthclubs1:Stenhousemuir
Youthyears2:2009–2011
Youthclubs2:Heart of Midlothian
Years1:2011–2018
Caps1:48
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Years2:2012–2013
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Forfar Athletic (loan)
Years3:2014
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Clubs3:East Fife (loan)
Years4:2014
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Stenhousemuir (loan)
Years5:2018–2021
Caps5:46
Goals5:0
Clubs5:Dundee
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalteam1:Scotland U15
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2009
Nationalteam2:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2010–2011
Nationalteam3:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2012
Nationalteam4:Scotland U18
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2012–2013
Nationalteam5:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps5:9
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2013–2016
Nationalteam6:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps6:10
Nationalgoals6:0
Clubs6:Greenock Morton
Years6:2021–2022
Goals6:0
Caps6:36
Years7:2022–2024
Clubs7:Livingston
Caps7:7
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Ross County
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Club-Update:03:14, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:16:00, 7 August 2016 (UTC)

Jack Hamilton (born 22 March 1994) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for club Ross County.[1] He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Dundee, Greenock Morton and Livingston, as well as Forfar Athletic, East Fife and Stenhousemuir on loan.

Club career

Early career

Hamilton attended both Nethermains Primary School[2] and Denny High School[3] and was a youth player for local side Stenhousemuir from 12 years-old. In 2009, aged 14 he joined Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) youth team,[4] along with his brother Colin Hamilton.[5] [6]

Heart of Midlothian

A member of Hearts under-19 squad, in September 2011, Hamilton was promoted to the first team due to injury to Marián Kello. He was named as a substitute for a Scottish Premier League match at Inverness Caledonian Thistle but did not make an appearance.[7] On 30 November 2012, he moved to Forfar Athletic on a one-month loan,[8] which was then extended by a further month.[9] He went out on loan again the following season, signing for East Fife in March 2014.[10]

At the start of the 2014–15 season Hamilton joined Stenhousemuir on loan.[11] Following injuries to Neil Alexander, Scott Gallacher and Robbie Brown, he was recalled from his loan[12] and made his first team debut on 17 August 2014,[13] playing from the start in a 2–1 win over Edinburgh derby rivals Hibernian.[14]

In May 2016, Hamilton signed a contract extension, keeping him at Hearts until May 2019.[15] Hamilton played regularly for Hearts during the 2016–17 season after Alexander was sold to Aberdeen, but lost his place to Jon McLaughlin in the following season.

Dundee

Hamilton signed a three-year contract with Dundee on 28 May 2018, for an undisclosed fee.[16] [17] He made his debut on 14 July in a 4–0 win at Stirling Albion in the Scottish League Cup, and manager Neil McCann praised his performance.[18] On 4 August, in his first Premiership match for the Dee, he made a late error that allowed hosts St Mirren to win 2–1.[19] Hamilton would find himself in and out of the starting role all season, as Dundee were eventually relegated at the end of the season.[20] The following season in the Championship was once again full of inconsistencies for Hamilton, at one point conceding 6 goals to rivals Dundee United in one game. He again spent the campaign swapping in and out of the starting position before the season was ended early due to the coronavirus pandemic.[21]

Hamilton would leave Dundee at the conclusion of his contract in 2021, though would leave on a positive as Dundee confirmed promotion to the Premiership.[22]

Greenock Morton

In July 2021, Hamilton signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton.[23] After playing every game of the 2021–22 season for Morton, Hamilton would not sign an extension and would leave the club at the end of the season.

Livingston

On 19 August 2022, Hamilton signed a two-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Livingston.[24] After making 8 appearances in two seasons, Livingston confirmed in May 2024 that Hamilton would depart the club upon the expiry of his contract.[25]

Ross County

In July 2024, Hamilton signed for Ross County on a one-year contract.[26] Hamilton made his competitive debut for the Staggies on 13 July in a win over Stranraer in the Scottish League Cup group stage.[27]

International career

Hamilton has represented Scotland at under-15,[28] under-16,[29] under-17,[30] [31] under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.

On 20 May 2016, Hamilton received his first call-up to the Scotland national football team for their friendlies against Italy and France.[32]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Heart of Midlothian2012–13Scottish Premier League0000000000
2013–14Scottish Premiership00000000
2014–15Scottish Championship5000000050
2015–16Scottish Premiership30002050
2016–17Scottish Premiership35040104[33] 0440
2017–18Scottish Premiership50004090
Total480407040630
Forfar Athletic (loan)2012–13Scottish Second Division8010000090
East Fife (loan)2013–14Scottish League One2000000020
Stenhousemuir (loan)2014–15Scottish League One1000101[34] 030
Dundee2018–19Scottish Premiership1700030200
2019–20Scottish Championship160105000220
2020–21[35] 130104000180
Total4602012000600
Greenock Morton2021–22Scottish Championship360303020440
Livingston2022–23Scottish Premiership3000000030
2023–244000100050
Total7000100080
Ross County2024–25Scottish Premiership0000200020
Career total1480100260701910

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hearts Profile . . 10 September 2011 . 12 September 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110927172649/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/jack-hamilton-hearts_2241487_56368 . 27 September 2011 . dmy-all .
  2. Web site: Jack Hamilton out to improve skills to become sweeper-keeper. . scotsman.com . 25 October 2016 . 28 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Denny High School Pupils film local sporting celebrities. Falkirk Council Children's Services Curriculum Support. glowscotland.org.uk . 6 November 2013 . 28 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Klim . Scotsman Publications . Scotsman.com . 18 February 2009 . 12 September 2011.
  5. Web site: Brothers Join Hearts . . 12 March 2009 . 12 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161017153323/http://www.stenhousemuirfc.com/news/2009/03/12/28/ . 17 October 2016 . dead .
  6. Web site: Jack Hamilton hungry for more action with Hearts . . edinburghnews.scotsman.com . 19 August 2014 . 19 August 2014.
  7. Web site: Inverness v Hearts . British Broadcasting Corporation . BBC Sport . 10 September 2011 . 12 September 2011.
  8. Web site: New Signings. Forfar Athletic F.C.. 30 November 2012. 31 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20140104001953/http://www.forfarathletic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=6%3Anews&id=836%3Anew-signings&Itemid=27. 4 January 2014. dead.
  9. Web site: Forfar extend goalkeeper's loan for further month. Scottish Professional Football League. 8 January 2013. 31 December 2016.
  10. Web site: JACK MOVES TO METHIL. Heart of Midlothian F.C.. 28 March 2014. 31 December 2016.
  11. Web site: Player Signings 2014/15 – Official – Three New 1st Team Squad Signings. Stenhousemuir F.C.. Bulloch. Terry. 25 July 2014. 31 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103035901/http://www.stenhousemuirfc.com/news/2013/06/10/932/. 3 January 2014. dead.
  12. Web site: Hearts sign goalkeeper Lee Hollis with Scott Gallacher a doubt for derby . . sport.stv.tv . 15 August 2014 . 17 August 2014.
  13. Web site: Robbie Neilson praises stand-in Hearts keeper Jack Hamilton . . bbc.co.uk/sport . 17 August 2014 . 17 August 2014.
  14. Web site: Heart of Midlothian 2–1 Hibernian . . bbc.co.uk/sport . 17 August 2014 . 17 August 2014.
  15. Web site: Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton signs new deal with Hearts. Edinburgh Evening News. Anderson. Barry. 13 May 2016. 31 December 2016.
  16. Web site: Jack Leaves Hearts. . heartsfc.co.uk . 28 May 2018 . 28 May 2018.
  17. Web site: Jack Hamilton: Dundee sign Hearts goalkeeper for undisclosed fee . BBC Sport . BBC . 28 May 2018 . 28 May 2018.
  18. News: Cran . George . Neil McCann hails 'super stop' from keeper Jack Hamilton on Dundee debut . 31 January 2019 . Evening Telegraph . 17 July 2018.
  19. News: Campbell . Andy . St Mirren 2–1 Dundee . 31 January 2019 . BBC Sport . 4 August 2018.
  20. Web site: Dundee 0-1 Hamilton: Dark Blues relegated as Accies edge closer to safety. Pattullo. Alan. 4 May 2019. The Scotsman. 20 April 2020.
  21. Web site: SPFL Resolution Approved By Clubs In All Four Divisions. 15 April 2020. SPFL.co.uk. 20 April 2020.
  22. Web site: 3 June 2021. Player departures. 3 June 2021. dundeefc.co.uk.
  23. Web site: 6 July 2021. Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton signs for Morton. 7 July 2021. gmfc.net.
  24. Web site: Black . Dave . 2022-08-19 . Jack Hamilton joins the Lions . 2022-08-19 . Livingston FC . en-GB.
  25. Web site: Black . Dave . 2024-05-20 . End of Season Retained & Released List . 2024-06-01 . Livingston FC . en-GB.
  26. Web site: 4 July 2024. Ross County complete signing of former Hearts and Dundee goalkeeper Jack Hamilton to challenge Ross Laidlaw for gloves in Dingwall. ross-shirejournal.co.uk. en-GB.
  27. Web site: Stranraer vs Ross County: League Cup . 2024-07-13 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  28. Web site: Jack Hamilton – U15 Squad . . 12 September 2011.
  29. Web site: Jack Hamilton – U16 Squad . . 12 September 2011.
  30. Web site: Jack Hamilton – U17 Squad . . 12 September 2011.
  31. Web site: Uefa Profile . Uefa.com . 12 September 2011.
  32. Web site: Scotland call up Stephen Kingsley and Jack Hamilton . BBC Sport . BBC . 20 May 2016 . 10 June 2016.
  33. Appearances in the Europa League
  34. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  35. Web site: Games Played by Jack Hamilton in 2020/2021. 24 July 2020. Soccerbase.