Owen Elding, an English-born forward, was born on 7 March 2006 and is currently 19 years of age. He is known for his role as a striker for Hibernian, boasting a height of 6ft 1in (1.87m) and a weight of 11st (70kg). Elding carries the number 47 on his jersey. His current market value hovers around €350k (around £300,000, according to Transfermarkt).
Elding's professional football career gained momentum in February 2023 when he transferred from Longford Town in the First Division in the Republic of Ireland to the Premier Division team, Sligo Rovers. Despite his debut season with Sligo Rovers involving only five first team appearances, his subsequent seasons showcased a marked improvement. In the 2024 season, he made 22 first team appearances, and in the following year, he appeared in 35 first team matches and scored 12 goals.
Elding's promising performance caught the attention of Scottish Premiership side, Hibernian, and he transferred in January 2026 for a fee of around £350k. In the current season of 2025-2026 with Hibernian, Elding has made three appearances in first team league matches and has already scored one goal.
