Nicky Cadden

Nicky Cadden, a native of Scotland, was born on the 19th September 1996, making him 28 years of age. Primarily a Left-Back, Cadden currently plays for Hibernian, donning the number 19 jersey. Measuring in at 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighing 11st 9lbs (74kg) he certainly makes a hardy defender. In July 2013, at a tender age, he commenced his professional career at Airdrieonians in the Scottish Championship. His early time with Airdrieonians was marked by progressive improvement, noted by his increasing number of first team appearances over the course of three seasons: 12 in his debut season (2013-14), 4 in the season that followed, and a impressive 24 matches with three goals to boot in the 2015-2016 season. In July 2016, Cadden moved from Airdrieonians to another Championship side – Livingston. Here, Cadden made a significant impact in his first season, making 34 first team appearances and scoring six goals. His next two seasons saw a reduced number of appearances, coming away with 24 appearances and no goals to mention. Cadden's next move was a loan spell in January 2019. Moving from Livingston to Ayr United, staying within the Scottish Championship. A return to Livingston would be short-lived as he soon transferred to Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship in July 2019. In July 2020, Cadden made a notable shift south of the border to the Forest Green Rovers in the English National League. The details of the transfer fee remain undisclosed. The English soil seemed to suit him, as he quickly climbed the leagues, seeing a transfer to Barnsley in League One in July 2022. Of note at Barnsley, in the 2022-2023 season, he made 26 appearances and bagged three goals. Returning to Scotland in August 2024, Cadden transferred from Barnsley to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. Current affairs show Cadden making a hefty contribution with 20 first team appearances and an impressive five goals in the ongoing 2024-2025 season. Additionally, he has represented Hibernian in the League Cup 2024-2025 with one substitute appearance and the Scottish Cup 2024-2025 with a full start. Thus, Nicky Cadden provides a narrative of progression and perseverance, from the Scottish Championship to the English National league, he has proved himself a worthy competitor on the pitch.