Jake Doyle-Hayes, born on 30 December 1998 (age 27), is a Republic of Ireland central defensive midfielder with Exeter City. His early senior grounding came through loan football, the sort of practical education that usually tells a midfielder quickly what parts of his game will survive outside academy football.
His most productive league season came with Hibernian in 2021-22, when he scored two goals in 34 appearances. That spell gave him regular football in Scotland and a clearer senior profile: tidy, disciplined, and more useful in the structure of a side than in the highlights package.
At Exeter in 2026-27, Doyle-Hayes has made four League Two appearances, along with one in the FA Cup and one in the League Cup, for six appearances across all competitions. His form this season has been solid and consistent, which is generally the job description in his part of the pitch rather than a cause for fuss.
His career has moved from early loan development into regular senior football in Scotland and England, with Exeter now the latest stage of a steady professional path.
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