Hayden Cann

Hayden James Cann is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dundalk.

Lincoln City
Hayden joined Lincoln City at the age of 8 years old. He made his debut as a substitute in an EFL trophy game against Mansfield Town on 6 October 2020. The day after making his debut, he would sign his first professional contract, signing a 3-year deal.

On the 11 August 2021, he joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan with Lincoln City teammate Jovon Makama. On 14 January 2022, he joined Lincoln United on loan with teammate Bobby Deane. On 10 August 2022, he rejoined Gainsborough Trinity on loan for the duration of the season.

On 10 May 2023, it was confirmed that Cann was offered a new contract by Lincoln City which he had accepted. On 22 July 2023, it was confirmed he signed his new contract until at least the summer of 2024 and would join Peterborough Sports on a season-long loan. He was recalled from his loan on 12 January 2024. On 15 January 2023, Cann was loaned out to League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United with teammate Oisin Gallagher.

Following the end of the 2023–24 season, Lincoln City confirmed there was an option in his contract which they were exploring.

Dundalk
On 1 July 2024, Cann joined Dundalk.