Jack Hendry

Jack Hendry

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Jack Hendry is a Scottish professional footballer born in 1995.

Hendry had spells as a youth player with Celtic and Peterborough United before joining Dundee United on trial in 2013.

He made his first-team debut for Partick Thistle on the final day of the 2014–15 season.

Biography

Early Life

Jack William Hendry was born in Glasgow in 1995, where he began his journey in football. He had early spells as a youth player with notable clubs such as Celtic and Peterborough United. In 2013, he joined Dundee United on trial, but his progress was hindered by a bout of glandular fever, which disrupted his time at the club.

Career

Hendry's professional career took off when he joined Partick Thistle in August 2014. He made his first-team debut on the final day of the 2014–15 season and quickly became a promising talent, attracting attention from clubs like Everton. In September 2015, he signed with Wigan Athletic, and during his time there, he had loan spells at Shrewsbury Town and Milton Keynes Dons.

In July 2017, Hendry signed a two-year contract with Dundee, where he established himself as a key player. His performances earned him a call-up to the Scotland national team in March 2018, where he made his debut against Hungary. Hendry continued to impress, scoring his first international goal in a friendly against the Netherlands and playing in the UEFA Euro 2020 finals. He was also part of the squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 finals and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his growth as a defender on the international stage.

Legacy

Hendry's journey from youth football to the international arena highlights his resilience and dedication to the sport. His ability to overcome early setbacks and his consistent performances have made him a notable figure in Scottish football, representing his country with pride and contributing to the national team's efforts in major tournaments.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Partick Thistle

Hendry joined Partick Thistle in August 2014. He featured in Thistle's development squad frequently, before making his first-team debut for the side on the final day of the 2014–15 season in a goalless draw against Motherwell at Fir Park on 23 May 2015. On 2 June 2015, Hendry signed a new one-year contract with the Jags, alongside David Wilson and goalkeepers Paul Gallacher and Tomáš Černý. After an outstanding pre season, Hendry came on as a substitute in the opening game of the season away to Hamilton after only 29 minutes following an earlier red card for Frédéric Frans, he went on to help keep a clean sheet alongside Liam Lindsay in defence as the match finished 0–0. Following the match it was reported that English Premier League club Everton had been watching Hendry.

Wigan Athletic

On 1 September 2015, Hendry signed for Wigan Athletic. He joined fellow League One side Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season in March 2016. On 31 August 2016, Hendry joined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on loan until January 2017. On 4 October 2016, Hendry made his debut for Milton Keynes Dons, featuring in a 0–1 away EFL Trophy group stage win over Peterborough United.

Dundee

Hendry signed a two-year contract with Dundee in July 2017. He played regularly and became a key player for Dundee in the first part of the 2017–18 season. Dundee rejected offers from Celtic for Hendry during January 2018, before agreeing a club-record fee…

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 4 September 2026

International

As of match played 6 October 2026

Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hendry goal.

International career

In March 2018, Hendry received his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad for the friendlies with Costa Rica and Hungary. He made his Scotland debut on 27 March, playing in a 1–0 win against Hungary. Hendry was recalled to the squad in March 2021, after performing well in the Belgian league for KV Oostende. He was then selected in the Scotland squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 finals, and scored his first international goal in a pre-tournament friendly against the Netherlands. Hendry scored a crucial equaliser against the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on 23 September 2022. Scotland went on to win the game 2–1, with Ryan Christie scoring the other Scotland goal. On 7 June 2024, Hendry was named in Scotland's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024 finals in Germany. A week later, he started the opening match of the tournament, where Scotland lost 5–1 to hosts Germany. He went on to start against both Switzerland and Hungary as Scotland finished bottom of Group A with one point from three matches. On 19 May 2026, Hendry was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hendry was sent off for the first time when he committed a professional foul against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League on 29 September 2026.

Club
Wigan Athletic F.C. (2015–)
Club
Partick Thistle F.C. (2014–2015)
Club
Shrewsbury Town F.C. (2016–)
National team
Scotland

Personal

Early life

Hendry was born in Glasgow. He had spells as a youth player with Celtic and Peterborough United. He joined Dundee United on trial in 2013 and subsequently signed a contract with them, but his time there was severely disrupted by a bout of glandular fever.

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Scottish association football player (born 1995)

Position

defender

Extract from Wikipedia

Jack William Hendry is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq and the Scotland national team.

▸ Source: Wikipedia
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