Kane Ruudi Hemmings was born on 8 April 1992 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two side Crewe Alexandra.
26 Facts About Kane Hemmings
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Kane Hemmings has previously played for Tamworth, Rangers, Cowdenbeath, Dundee, Barnsley, Oxford United, Mansfield Town, Notts County, Burton Albion, Tranmere Rovers and Stevenage.
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Kane Hemmings progressed through the reserve and youth squads, appearing in three Scottish Youth Cup Finals, and captained the under-19 team.
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Kane Hemmings signed a new contract with the club in December 2010.
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Kane Hemmings suffered a knee injury that would rule him out for five months after surgery.
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Three weeks later, on 24 March 2013, Kane Hemmings made his first start, as a lone striker, against Stirling Albion.
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On 21 June 2013 it was announced that Kane Hemmings would be leaving Rangers at the end of his current contract.
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Kane Hemmings scored 18 goals for Cowdenbeath, including the winning goal in the second leg of the relegation final against League One second-place team Dunfermline to help the club avoid relegation.
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On 19 June 2014, Kane Hemmings signed a one-year contract with League One side Barnsley on a free transfer.
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The move was disputed, with Cowdenbeath demanding compensation, as Kane Hemmings was under 23 at the time.
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Kane Hemmings signed a pre-contract agreement with Dundee on 16 May 2015 and joined the Scottish club on 1 July, on a three-year deal.
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Kane Hemmings scored 21 league goals with an additional 4 goals to reach 25 goals in all competitions in his first season, and was named as SPFL Player of the Month for January 2016 as well as earning a nomination for PFA Player of the Year.
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Kane Hemmings was sold before the league season had started but still found form in the group stage of the Scottish League Cup, scoring 3 goals in 2 games.
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Kane Hemmings agreed a three-year contract with his new club.
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On 8 August 2019, Kane Hemmings made his return to Dundee on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal with his former club.
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Kane Hemmings reportedly agreed a wage cut, but eventually reneged and departed the club by mutual consent on 5 August 2020.
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On 12 August 2020, Kane Hemmings signed for Burton Albion, on a two-year deal, following his departure from Dundee.
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On 13 January 2022, Kane Hemmings joined EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a two-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
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On 2 September 2023, Kane Hemmings joined EFL League One club Stevenage on a permanent deal.
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On 21 June 2024, Kane Hemmings joined EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a 12-month contract, with an option for a further year.
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Kane Hemmings made his debut in the league opener away to Barrow.
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Kane Hemmings netted a brace two weeks later in a comfortable home win over Harrogate Town.
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Kane Hemmings then suffered a foot injury that ruled him out until early 2025, On 25 January 2025, Kane Hemmings returned to action for Crewe as a substitute against Accrington Stanley.
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Kane Hemmings is the son of former professional footballer Tony Kane Hemmings.
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Kane Hemmings expressed the benefit of seeking help had done for him, and encouraged others going through similar struggles to get help.
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In 2022, Kane Hemmings became the patron of Wirral-based suicide prevention charity, The Martin Gallier Project.