Nicky Cadden
Hibernian

Nicky Cadden

Nicky Cadden of Hibernian was born in Bellshill, Scotland on 19 September 1996 (age 29).

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.

Last updated 19 February 2026. Send feedback

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Left Back
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Nicky Cadden
LB
1.73m (5ft 8in)
Height
19
Squad Number
74kg (11st 9lb)
Weight
19 September 1996 (age 29)
Date of Birth
Bellshill
Birthplace
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Country of Birth
Hibernian
Team

Season stats

Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
17
Starting
14
Substitute
3
Unused
10
Utilisation
63%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
League Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Europa League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026
Games
1
Starting
-
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
50%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Conference League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026
Games
3
Starting
1
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
75%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
17
Goals
-
Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
29
Goals
5
Team
Barnsley
Barnsley
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
26
Goals
3
Team
Livingston
Livingston
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
12
Goals
-
Team
Livingston
Livingston
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
12
Goals
-
Team
Livingston
Livingston
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
34
Goals
6
Team
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
24
Goals
3
Team
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
4
Goals
-
Team
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
12
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
6 August 2024
From
Barnsley
Barnsley
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Barnsley
Barnsley
11 July 2022
From
Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers
3 July 2020
From
Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton
1 July 2019
From
Livingston
Livingston
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Ayr United
Ayr United
31 January 2019
From
Livingston
Livingston
Type
Loan
Team
Livingston
Livingston
1 July 2016
From
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
1 July 2013
Type
Signed

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