Michael Hector

Early career

Hector was born in East Ham, London. He began his career at Millwall before moving on to Thurrock where he played in the youth team. He was spotted by Reading after playing against them in a friendly for Barking Abbey and joined on scholarship terms at the start of the 2009–10 season.

Loan spells

Non-League

In October 2009, Hector joined Bracknell Town on loan, spending a month there before moving to Didcot Town in November. He went out on loan one further time that season, joining Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville in January 2010 though he made just one appearance as a substitute against Bromley. After playing in the reserves and gaining experience out on loan, Hector was rewarded with his first professional contract at Reading in May 2010. The 2010–11 season again saw Hector go out on several loan spells. He joined Oxford City in August 2010 along with fellow Reading defender Jack Mills and made seven appearances during a one-month stay. Hector then moved to Horsham in November on an initial one-month loan and scored his first career goal on debut against Billericay Town. In December his loan was extended for a second month after which he returned to Reading having made 12 appearances, scoring once. His spell at Horsham was marred by three red cards, including two dismissals in successive games prompting manager John Maggs to accuse referees of "destroying" the young defender.

Dundalk

On 1 February 2011,…

Hector was called up to the Jamaica national team on 27 February 2015 for friendly games against Venezuela and Cuba. Later that year he was included in their 2015 Copa América squad, having received international clearance to represent them. He made his debut on 13 June, playing the full 90 minutes as Jamaica lost 1–0 to holders Uruguay in their opening group match in Antofagasta.

Club

As of 15 March 2025

International

As of 30 June 2024

Hector attended Langdon School, Newham and is the son of former Essex cricketer Pat Hector. He was eligible to play for both England and Jamaica at international level.