1. Michael Hector signed professional terms with Reading in May 2010 and joined League of Ireland side Dundalk on loan in February 2011.
26 Facts About Michael Hector
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Michael Hector made his Football League debut for Barnet in November 2011 and his successful spell with the club culminated with Hector winning the Young Player of the Season award.
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Michael Hector signed a new contract at Reading in summer 2012 and soon after joined Shrewsbury on a six-month loan.
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Michael Hector was born in England but chose to represent Jamaica at international level, being selected in their squad for the 2015 Copa America.
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Michael Hector began his career at Millwall before moving on to Thurrock where he played in the youth team.
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In October 2009, Michael Hector joined Bracknell Town on loan, spending a month there before moving to Didcot Town in November.
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Michael Hector joined Oxford City in August 2010 along with fellow Reading defender Jack Mills and made seven appearances during a one-month stay.
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Michael Hector's spell at Horsham was marred by three red cards, including two dismissals in successive games prompting manager John Maggs to accuse referees of "destroying" the young defender.
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On 1 February 2011, days after returning from Horsham, Michael Hector joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk on loan until 30 June.
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Michael Hector became a regular in the first team and at the end of the season he was voted Barnet's Young Player of the Season.
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Michael Hector's stay at Aldershot finished on 29 January 2013 with manager Dean Holdsworth revealing he had hoped to extend his deal and was disappointed to lose him, adding that Michael Hector had wanted to go to a "bigger club".
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On 26 July 2013, Michael Hector joined Aberdeen on loan for six months.
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Michael Hector became a fans' favourite and despite not re-signing for the Dons, travelled to Glasgow to watch Aberdeen win the 2014 Scottish League Cup Final.
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Michael Hector went on to make nine appearances in total, including four starts, and at the end of the season was offered a new contract, which he signed in May, keeping him with the club until 2016 with the option of a further year.
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Michael Hector returned to Chelsea on 28 April 2016, a week before his loan deal was due to expire.
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On 14 August 2016, Michael Hector joined German side Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan, making this his 13th loan in his career.
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On 21 August 2016, Michael Hector made his debut against 1.
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On 27 July 2017, Michael Hector signed a season-long loan deal with Hull City.
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On 31 August 2018, Michael Hector joined Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan deal.
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Michael Hector made 39 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday in all competitions, scoring two goals.
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On 5 September 2019, it was announced that Michael Hector would join Fulham, for an undisclosed fee, in the upcoming January transfer window.
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On 31 January 2023, Michael Hector signed for League One club Charlton Athletic on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
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On 3 May 2024, it was confirmed that Michael Hector would leave Charlton Athletic when his contract expired.
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Michael Hector was called up to the Jamaica national football team on 27 February 2015 for friendly games against Venezuela and Cuba.
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Michael Hector attended Langdon School, Newham and is the son of former Essex cricketer Pat Michael Hector.
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Michael Hector was eligible to play for both England and Jamaica at international level.