1. Carl Gerard McHugh was born on 5 February 1993 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Indian Super League club Goa.
22 Facts About Carl McHugh
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Carl McHugh spent loan spells at Swindon Supermarine and Dundalk.
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Carl McHugh spent one year as a professional at Reading before being released in the summer of 2012.
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Carl McHugh made his professional debut for Bradford City on 28 August 2012, in a League Cup match against Watford.
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In June 2013, Carl McHugh was praised by former Bradford City left-back Wayne Jacobs.
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In July 2013, Carl McHugh signed a new one-year contract with Bradford City, and later that month he spoke about his fight to become a first-team member in the forthcoming season.
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In November 2013, Carl McHugh publicly spoke about his lack of first-team football.
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On 16 June 2014, Carl McHugh signed a two-year contract with Plymouth Argyle.
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Carl McHugh played 50 games for Plymouth in his first season at the club, mainly at centre-back alongside Peter Hartley and Curtis Nelson.
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Carl McHugh played all season in midfield, earning a lot of praise for his performances throughout the season.
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On 5 July 2016, Carl McHugh signed a two-year contract with Motherwell.
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Carl McHugh's signing was met with much controversy, signing for Motherwell despite previously agreeing terms to extend his contract with previous club Plymouth Argyle in writing.
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Carl McHugh made his comeback on 28 December 2016, away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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On 4 February 2017, Carl McHugh was sent off during a Scottish Premiership match with Hearts following a challenge on Don Cowie.
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In June 2017 it was announced that Carl McHugh would be Motherwell's new captain, before signing a new two-year contract with the club on 27 July 2017.
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Carl McHugh said he chose to play in India because of its improving standards.
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Carl McHugh joined ATK Mohun Bagan after ATK merged with Mohun Bagan in 2020.
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On 28 July 2023, Carl McHugh signed for Goa after he mutually parted ways with Mohun Bagan.
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Carl McHugh was recalled to the Irish under-21 squad in March 2013, and he earned a second cap for the under-21s on 25 March 2013.
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Carl McHugh was re-called to the under-21 squad in October 2013 for two Euro Championship qualifiers.
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Carl McHugh played Gaelic football for Na Rossa, where he was coached by All-Ireland winner Declan Bonner.
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Carl McHugh is a close friend of Donegal Gaelic footballer Patrick McBrearty.