Callum Hendry

Early career: Blackburn Rovers, Clitheroe loan, injuries

With his father formerly playing for the club, Hendry joined the youth system at Blackburn Rovers. He progressed through the club's academy, but took a year off from football at the age of 12 following the death of his mother. He was sent out on loan to Northern Premier League Division One North team Clitheroe in September 2015. Hendry was offered to the club by Blackburn's academy manager Eric Kinder in order to "test Callum as a footballer in the men's game". He made his debut for The Blues in a 3–1 victory over Kendal Town, scoring twice. His loan spell was extended for a further month on 10 October but, having scored six times for the club during his loan spell, Hendry suffered ruptured ligaments in his knee during a 2–0 victory over Mossley, and was ruled out for over six months. He had previously suffered a similar injury at the age of 15. After returning to Blackburn, Hendry was released by the club at the end of the 2016–17 season. He later praised his father for his influence in keeping him in football after his release from Blackburn and through his injury issues.

St Johnstone

2017–2020: professional debut, Brechin City loan

Following his release, Hendry joined Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone on a one-year contract, after being recommended to assistant manager Callum Davidson by former teammate Brian O'Neil; he had been training with the team prior to his release, and it…

As of match played 7 November 2026

The son of former Scottish international footballer Colin Hendry, Hendry was born in Lytham St Annes, whilst his father was playing for Blackburn Rovers. His mother Denise died in July 2009 at Salford Royal Hospital, having contracted meningitis due to long-standing complications from a cosmetic surgery operation in 2002. His father declared bankruptcy the following year due to gambling debts, and was forced to sell the childhood home in Lytham St Annes. Hendry has two older siblings, Rheagan and Kyle, and a younger sister, Niamh. He has said despite being born in England, he has no interest in representing them.

Individual

EFL League Two Player of the Month: March 2023