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16 Facts About Callum Hendry

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Callum David Hendry was born on 8 December 1997 and is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.

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The son of former Scottish international footballer Colin Callum Hendry, Callum Hendry was born in Lytham St Annes, whilst his father was playing for Blackburn Rovers.

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Callum Hendry's father declared bankruptcy the following year due to gambling debts, and was forced to sell the childhood home in Lytham St Annes.

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Callum Hendry has two older siblings, Rheagan and Kyle, and a younger sister, Niamh.

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Callum Hendry has said despite being born in England, he has no interest in representing them.

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Callum Hendry was the biggest influence and always tried to keep my mind-set positive.

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Callum Hendry progressed through the club's academy, but took a year off from football at the age of 12 following the death of his mother.

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Callum Hendry was sent out on loan to Northern Premier League Division One North team Clitheroe in September 2015.

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Callum Hendry had previously suffered a similar injury at the age of 15.

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Callum Hendry later praised his father for his influence in keeping him in football after his release from Blackburn and through his injury issues.

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Callum Hendry moved on loan to Brechin City in August 2018.

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Callum Hendry left Aberdeen at the conclusion of his loan, scoring four goals in 14 appearances.

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Callum Hendry credited manager Tommy Wright for helping rediscover his form and confidence while at Killie.

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On 17 June 2022, Callum Hendry agreed to join EFL League Two club Salford City on a two-year deal following his departure from St Johnstone on 1 July.

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Callum Hendry was awarded the EFL League Two Player of the Month award for March 2023 having scored four goals and assisted a further two in Salford's play-off push.

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On 12 July 2024, Callum Hendry joined League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.