Born in Scotland on 19 September 1996, Chris Cadden is a defender and gifted right back who currently plies his trade for Hibernian, wearing the number 12 jersey. Standing at 6ft (1.83m) and tipping the scales at 11st 13lb (76kg), this spirited Scot has certainly made his presence felt on the pitch, despite his age of 29.
In 2013, Cadden began what would prove to be a pivotal part of his early career at Motherwell. Here, he demonstrated his potential over the course of multiple seasons. He first entered the fray during the 2013-2014 season with three first team appearances. This was followed up in the subsequent season where he maintained this appearance record. Proving to be no flash in the pan, he mustered 20 appearances in the 2015-2016 season and netted twice. The following season Cadden upped his game further, making a commendable 36 first team appearances with three goals to his name. As the 2017-2018 season unfolded, Cadden made 33 first team appearances, whilst the subsequent season saw him make 20 appearances and score one goal.
Cadden's career then took a brief detour in 2015, when he was loaned to Albion Rovers. This stint in the Lowland League saw Cadden make ten first team appearances and score two goals. However, his time at Albion Rovers was fleeting, and he soon returned to Motherwell. In seasons following his return, Cadden continued his impressive run, making numerous appearances and scoring goals.
In 2019, Cadden journeyed across the Atlantic to join Columbus Crew in a deal for which the details are undisclosed. During his season at Columbus Crew, he made eight appearances. However, he briefly returned to the UK to spend time at Oxford United on loan.
Following the completion of his loan in 2020, Cadden returned once again to Columbus Crew, making a further eight appearances. Yet, in 2021, Cadden returned home to Scotland, transferring to Hibernian for another undisclosed fee. Here, back on familiar turf, Cadden has made a hefty mark.
Over several seasons at Hibernian, Cadden's record boasts 28 appearances and two goals in the 2021-2022 season, 37 appearances and one goal the following season, 11 appearances and one goal in the 2023-2024 season and 32 appearances in the 2024-2025 season. In the current 2025-2026 season, Cadden has already made six appearances. Moreover, he has a record of participation in the League Cup 2025-2026, Scottish Cup 2024-2025, Europa League Qualifiers 2025-2026 and Conference League Qualifiers 2025-2026, contributing to Hibernian's goals tally in the latter.
