Jonny Hayes

Early career

Hayes was born in Dublin, County Dublin. He started his career at Reading, but with first team opportunities limited, he joined Forest Green Rovers on loan in February 2006, scoring on his debut in the FA Trophy against Dorchester Town. He spent a month on loan at Chesterfield in October 2006 without making an appearance, and in January 2007, was loaned to MK Dons until the end of the 2006–07 season.

Leicester City

On 6 June 2007, Hayes was released by Reading at the end of his contract. He joined Leicester City on a three-year deal on 4 July 2007, and made his league debut against Blackpool on 11 August. On 20 July 2009, Hayes was released from his Leicester contract by mutual consent.

Northampton Town (loan)

On 7 January 2008, Hayes joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season. On 13 October, Hayes joined Cheltenham Town on a trial period, with a view to a loan move, a move which was confirmed on 20 October 2008.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

On 22 July 2009, Hayes joined Scottish First Division side Inverness Caledonian Thistle after a successful trial period. Inverness were promoted to the Scottish Premier League at the end of the 2009–10 season. Hayes was part of the team that guided Inverness to the Challenge Cup final against Dundee. Hayes was involved in setting up both goals for Adam Rooney and Nauris Bulvitis, however, the Highlanders lost out 3–2 to Dundee at McDiarmid Park in Perth Hayes was linked…

Hayes received his first senior call-up in March 2016.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Scottish First Division: 2009–10 Aberdeen

Scottish League Cup: 2013–14 Celtic

Scottish Premiership: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 Scottish League Cup: 2018–19, 2019–20 Scottish Cup: 2018–19, 2019–20 Individual

SFL Player of the Month: November 2009, April 2010 SPFA Goal of the Season: 2013–14 SPFA Premiership Team of the Year: 2015–16, 2016–17 Most assists in the Scottish Premiership: 2016–17 Aberdeen FC Player of the Year: 2015–16 Aberdeen FC Players' Player of the Year: 2015–16 Aberdeen FC Goal of the Season: 2015–16 Evening Express Player of the Year: 2014–15