Shania Hayles
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Shania Hayles with Bristol City in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 December 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Burton upon Trent, England | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2017 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Birmingham City | 22 | (0) |
| 2019–2022 | Aston Villa | 44 | (10) |
| 2022–2024 | Bristol City | 37 | (11) |
| 2024–2026 | Newcastle United | 34 | (17) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018 | England U19 | 2 | (1) |
| 2021– | Jamaica | 10 | (3) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:35, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 09:21, April 19, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Shania Hayles (born 22 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League 2 club Newcastle United. Born in England, she represents Jamaica internationally.
Club career
Aston Villa
Hayles returned to Aston Villa in July 2019 from Birmingham City having started her youth career at the club.[1]
Hayles scored two goals against Bristol City on 9 December 2020, her first goals in the top flight of English football.[2]
Bristol City
During her time at Bristol City, Hayles scored 11 goals in a total of 37 appearances.[3]
Newcastle United
On 3 July 2024, Hayles signed for newly promoted Women's Championship club Newcastle United.[4]
On 22 September 2024, in the second game of the 2024–25 season, Hayles provided a goal and an assist for Newcastle's first ever Championship win in a 2–0 result over Sheffield United.[5] A month later, she scored her first professional hat trick, from a penalty, in a 3–3 draw against Charlton Athletic.[6][7]
International career
Having represented England at under-19 level in 2018, Hayles also qualifies for Jamaica through her grandparents[3] In May 2021, she received her first call-up to Reggae Girlz,[8] making her international debut against Nigeria on 10 June 2021.[9]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 5 April 2026.[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Birmingham City | 2018–19 | Women's Super League | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 3 |
| Aston Villa | 2019–20 | Women's Championship | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 10 |
| 2020–21 | Women's Super League | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2021–22 | Women's Super League | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | |
| Total | 41 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 56 | 15 | ||
| Bristol City | 2022–23 | Women's Championship | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 12 |
| 2023–24 | Women's Super League | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | |
| Total | 37 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 46 | 13 | ||
| Newcastle United | 2024–25 | Women's Championship | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 15 |
| 2025–26 | Women's Super League 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 5 | |
| Total | 34 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 20 | ||
| Career total | 140 | 38 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 10 | 171 | 51 | ||
- ^ includes the Women's FA Cup
- ^ includes the FA Women's League Cup
International
- As of match played 18 April 2026[11]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 10 | 3 | |
- Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hayles goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 November 2025 | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | Dominica | 17–0 | 18–0 | 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification |
| 2 | 2 March 2026 | Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua | Nicaragua | 3–1 | 3–2 | 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification |
| 3 | 18 April 2026 | National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica | Guyana | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification |
| 4 | 5 June 2026 | Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama | Panama | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
Honours
Bristol City
Aston Villa
Individual
- Bristol City Women's Golden Boot Award: 2022–23
- Bristol City Women's PFA Community Champion Award: 2023–24[13]
References
- ^ "Aston Villa Women New Signing Shania Hayles: It's Great to Be Back". Aston Villa F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Terry, Dylan (9 December 2020). "Petzelberger and Hayles score braces as Aston Villa hammer listless Bristol City". News Chain. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ a b Cowan, Sherdon (22 October 2024). "Raring to go: Reggae Girlz striker Shania Hayles eager to carry rich club form into France friendly". sportsmax.tv. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Shania Hayles signs for Newcastle United". Newcastle United F.C. 3 July 2024.
- ^ Twydale, Jack (22 September 2024). "Hayles stars as Newcastle United record first-ever Championship win". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Hindhaugh, Aaron (20 October 2024). "Newcastle United Women 3 Charlton Athletic Women 3 - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "In pictures: Stoppage-time drama in six-goal draw - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Shania Hayles receives maiden Jamaica call-up!". Aston Villa Football Club. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "International round-up: Hayles earns first Jamaica cap". Aston Villa Football Club. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Shania Hayles at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Shania Hayles". Fotmob. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (3 July 2024). "Newcastle United Women make Shania Hayles their first summer signing". She Kicks. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Kitenge, Jacques (20 May 2024). "Hayles wins community award". Bristol City FC. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
External links
- Shania Hayles at Newcastle F.C.
- Shania Hayles at Soccerway (archive)