Rory Hale (born 27 November 1996) is a footballer from Northern Ireland who plays for Cliftonville in the NIFL Premiership.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rory Hale | ||
Date of birth | (1996-11-27) 27 November 1996 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Cliftonville | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
-2016 | Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | Galway United | 8 | (1) |
2018 | Derry City | 32 | (2) |
2019–2021 | Crusaders | 34 | (2) |
2021– | Cliftonville | 53 | (7) |
National team | |||
2014 | Northern Ireland U19 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:57, 5 September 2022 (UTC) |
Hale started his career at Aston Villa, and regularly played in their Under-23s side, and eventually becoming captain. Hale was released by Aston Villa aged 20, and trialled at Sheffield United and West Brom before signing with Galway United.[1]
Galway United announced the signing of Hale in August 2017.[2] Hale joined Derry City in January 2018.[3]
Hale joined Derry City in January 2018 along with his brother, Ronan. The brothers’ grandfather is Derry City legend Danny Hale.[4]
Hale joined NIFL Premiership side Crusaders in January 2019. His grandfather, Danny, also played for Crusaders, scoring over 100 goals. His great-uncle Gerry also played for the club. In 2019, Rory's brother Ronan also joined.[5][6] In 2019, Hale won the Irish Cup with the Crues, and was an unused substitute in the final.[7]
Crusaders’ North Belfast rivals Cliftonville signed Hale in 2021.[8]
In 2014 Hale made two appearances for the Northern Ireland under-19 team. In 2019 he was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-21 team but did not make an appearance.[9]
Derry City
Crusaders
Cliftonville