Nicky Cadden, born on the 19th of September 1996, is a steadfast defender whose talent and perseverance hails from Scotland. Primarily serving as left-back for the esteemed Hibernian, he stands 5ft 8in (1.73m) tall with a sturdy weight of 11st 9lb (74kg). The coveted number 19 adorns his jersey.
His professional journey in the world of football commenced in July 2013, when he joined Airdrieonians in the Championship side in Scotland. The seasons of 2013-14 presented him with the opportunity to participate in 12 first team league matches. The subsequent season of 2014-15 saw him step onto the pitch for Airdrieonians in four league matches. By the 2015 - 2016 season, Cadden had already made 24 league appearances for Airdrieonians, managing to find the back of the net on three remarkable occasions.
His performance did not go unnoticed, and in July 2016 he transferred from Airdrieonians to, the Premiership club, Livingston in Scotland. His tenure at Livingston was marked by 34 appearances and six goals in the 2016 - 2017 season. Despite a reduced participation in the next two seasons with 12 first team appearances each in 2017-18 and 2018-19, his determination remained undeterred.
A new chapter began for Cadden in January 2019, when he was loaned off to Ayr United in the Championship sector in Scotland. Following the conclusion of his loan spell, he made a move to Greenock Morton, another Championship side in Scotland, in July 2019.
In a significant progression in his football career, Cadden transferred to Forest Green Rovers in England's National League in July 2020 for an undisclosed fee. His adventure in England further continued in July 2022, when he was transferred to Barnsley in the League One sector. During the 2022 - 2023 season at Barnsley, Cadden proved his worth yet again by making 26 first team appearances and scoring three goals.
In the summer of 2024, Cadden returned to his homeland and embraced the challenge of playing for the Premiership club Hibernian. Since his arrival, he has participated in 29 league matches during the 2024 - 2025 season and without a doubt, made a mark by scoring five goals. He has already made 17 appearances in the current 2025 - 2026 season for Hibernian.
In addition to his participation in the league matches, Cadden has been involved in a variety of other matches such as the League Cup and the Scottish Cup during the 2025 - 2026 season for Hibernian. He was also able to prove his international caliber by making his mark in the Europa League Qualifiers and the Conference League Qualifiers during the same period.
It is unquestionable that Nicky Cadden, with his significant contribution to each team he has been a part of, has carved a name for himself in the football circuit and his talent continues to be celebrated by his most faithful supporters.
