Liam Anthony Hogan (born 8 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Morecambe.
Career Woodley Sports Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley Sports (afterwards known as Stockport Sports) in 2007, remaining in the club's youth setup for three years.
FC Halifax Town On 1 July 2010, Hogan left Woodley and signed with FC Halifax Town. In his time at the Shaymen he played 109 league games, scoring three times. His first goal came against Nantwich Town with his second coming a week and a half later at Retford United, a game that saw the Shaymen crowned champions of the Northern Premier League Premier Division. His third goal came against Eastwood Town on 18 February 2012.Eastwood Town vs. Halifax Town 2–2; Global Sports Media, 18 February 2012
Fleetwood Town On 22 May 2013, Hogan announced he was joining Lancashire club Fleetwood Town on a free transfer after his contract with F.C. Halifax ran out.Fleetwood Town sign Steven Schumacher & Liam Hogan; BBC Sport, 22 May 2013 He made his professional debut on 3 August, in a 3–1 home win against Dagenham & Redbridge.Fleetwood 3–1 Dag & Red; BBC Sport, 3 August 2013
Macclesfield Town (loan) On 3 November 2014, Hogan was loaned to Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town until 9 December.Liam Hogan: Macclesfield sign Fleetwood defender on loan; BBC Sport, 3 November 2014 On 11 December, his loan was extended until 10 January.Liam Hogan: Fleetwood Town defender stays at Macclesfield; BBC Sport, 11 December 2014
Tranmere Rovers In May 2015 he joined Tranmere Rovers after his release by Fleetwood.
Gateshead On 17 May 2016, Hogan signed for National League club Gateshead on a free transfer. On 30 July 2016, Hogan scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 preseason victory at home to Boston United which won Gateshead the game. Hogan became club captain ahead of the 2016–17 season, making his competitive debut on 6 August 2016, as Gateshead beat Chester 3–0 in the first game of the season.
Salford City In May 2017 he joined Salford City. At the end of the 2017–18 season he was named Player's Player of the Year by his fellow Salford players. During his time with the club he captained them to two promotions, the second of them securing the club's first promotion to the Football League, played 105 games and scored seven goals.
Stockport County In February 2020 he moved to Stockport County, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. He scored his first goal for the club on his debut.
Oldham Athletic Hogan signed for newly relegated National League club Oldham Athletic on 1 June 2022 on a two-year contract.
On 27 September 2024, he departed the club having had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
Rochdale On 27 September 2024, he joined Rochdale on a contract until the end of the 2024-2025 season, just hours after leaving their local rivals Oldham Athletic.https://rochdaleafc.co.uk/experienced-defender-joins-dale/, Experienced Defender Joins Dale, Rochdale A.F.C., 27 September 2024
Morecambe On 24 February 2026, Hogan joined National League club Morecambe on an eighteen-month deal.
Personal life Hogan was born in Salford, England, and is of Irish descent – he and his brother have two Irish grandparents. His younger brother is Irish international footballer Scott and they played together at Salford City College.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFC Halifax Town2010–11NPL Premier Division41240—104622011–12Conference North40140—404812012–13For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: Conference North28040—90410Total1093120—1401353Fleetwood Town2013–14League Two1600010101802014–15League One4000101060Total20000202024!0Macclesfield Town (loan)2014–15Conference Premier90——10100Tranmere Rovers2015–16National League18200—00182Gateshead2016–17National League44020—10470Salford City2017–18National League North34311—103642018–19National League43230—705322019–20League Two120100031161Total89551001111057Stockport County2019–20National League51———512020–21National League40140—104512021–22National League33420—40394Total78660—50896Oldham Athletic2022–23National League34100—203612023–24National League42120—204612024–25National League0000—0000Total762200040822Career total443182712038151020
Honours FC Halifax Town Northern Premier League Premier Division: 2010–11 National League North play-offs: 2013
Salford City National League North: 2017-2018 National League play-offs: 2019
Stockport County National League: 2021–22
Individual Salford City Player's Player of the Year: 2017–18 National League Team of the Year: 2020–21
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