Tommie Hoban

Hoban joined Arsenal's youth system at the age of 7 and was released at 14. Following his release eight clubs expressed an interest in Hoban, and from them, he and his family selected Watford based on location and the recommendation of an Arsenal coach.

Watford

Hoban made his senior debut for Watford on 7 May 2011, in their final game of the 2010–11 season against Preston North End coming on for Martin Taylor in the first half, as they lost 3–1. After making his debut, he was praised by Manager Malky Mackay for his performance throughout the match. He turned professional three days later. After being linked a move away from Watford, Hoban signed a new contract extension with the club. Hoban moved on loan to Wealdstone on 2 February 2012 until the end of the season. He made his Wealdstone debut on 14 February 2012, starting the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Dartford in the FA Trophy campaign. Hoban went on to make seven league appearances during his time at the club. In the 2012–13 season, Hoban, once again, signed a new contract with the club, keeping him until 2017. On 29 September 2012 he made his first team return, starting the whole game, in a 3–2 win over Huddersfield Town. In a follow–up match, Hoban scored his first Watford goal on 2 October 2012, in a 2–1 win over Charlton Athletic. Then, on 23 October 2012, he scored his second goal for the side, in a 2–1 loss against Cardiff City. Since then, he received a handful of first team appearances for the…

Hoban was born in England but qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland through his Dublin-born mother. His paternal grandparents are also Irish. Hoban made his Republic of Ireland U17 debut on 25 September 2010, where he started the whole game, in a 2–0 win over Albania U17. Hoban represented Ireland at under-17 level, where he went on to make six appearances for the side. In September 2011, Hoban was called up to the Republic of Ireland U19 for the first time. He made his Republic of Ireland U19 debut on 10 October 2011, starting the whole game, in a 3–1 win over Russia U19. On 10 October 2012 Hoban scored his first Republic of Ireland U19 goal, in a 5–2 win over Luxembourg U19. In a follow–up match, he captained the under-19s for the first time, in a 1–0 win over Macedonia U19. Hoban went on to make six appearances and scoring once for the Republic of Ireland U19 side. In February 2014, Hoban was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the first time. On 5 September 2014 he made his debut for Republic of Ireland U21, starting as captain, in a 2–0 win over Germany U21. Throughout his time at the Republic of Ireland U21 side, Hoban captained the side in the number of matches. Then, on 8 September 2015, he scored his first Republic of Ireland U21 goal, in a 2–0 win over Andorra U21. Hoban went on to make ten appearances and scoring once for the Republic of Ireland U21 side.

Born in Walthamstow, London, Hoban grew up in the Chingford and Woodford Green area. He attended Loyola Preparatory School in Buckhurst Hill. He was also a boyhood Chelsea supporter. His mother and paternal grandparents are Irish, and he said in an interview that he considered himself an Ireland player. Hoban's son was born in February 2019.