Steven Hetherington (born 9 March 1993)[2] is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Falkirk. He has previously played for Motherwell, Airdrie United, Celtic Nation, Crook Town and Alloa Athletic.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Hetherington | ||
| Date of birth | (1993-03-09) 9 March 1993 (age 29) | ||
| Place of birth | Hartlepool, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Falkirk | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2009 | Hartlepool United | ||
| 2009–2011 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Motherwell | 4 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Airdrie United (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2013 | Celtic Nation | ||
| 2013–2014 | Crook Town | ||
| 2014–2021 | Alloa Athletic | 128 | (5) |
| 2021– | Falkirk | 27 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:57, 8 February 2022 (UTC) | |||
Hetherington started his football career at local club Hartlepool United, and was at Victoria Park up until July 2009, when SPL club Rangers signed him.[3] He was immediately drafted into the under-19 team.
His chances at Ibrox were limited, and he was released by the club in July 2011, after not making a single first team appearance. He was then given a trial at fellow SPL club Motherwell, and did enough to earn a short-term contract at the Fir Park club. Despite not making a first team appearance in the 2011–12 season, Hetherington's good performances for the Under 19 team earned him a contract extension with the club.[4]
After several former youth players were released by Motherwell, his chances of a first team appearance increased. Indeed, on 11 August 2012, he made his competitive first-team debut as a substitute for Keith Lasley in a 1–1 draw with St. Johnstone.[5]
On 7 February 2013, after making just 4 appearances for Motherwell in the 2012–13 season, Hetherington went on a months loan to Lanarkshire derby rivals Airdrie United.[6] That loan was then extended till the end of the season.[7]
On 20 May 2013, Hetherington left Motherwell after failing to earn a contract extension with the Fir Park club.[8]
After spells at English non-league clubs Celtic Nation and Crook Town, Hetherington signed for Scottish Championship club Alloa Athletic on 30 July 2014.[9]
Hetherington signed for Falkirk in June 2021.[10] He was appointed club captain two months later.[11]
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Motherwell | 2012–13[13][12] | Scottish Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Airdrie United (loan) | 2012–13[13] | Scottish First Division | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alloa Athletic | 2014–15[14] | Scottish Championship | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015–16[15] | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
| 2016–17[16] | Scottish League One | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2017–18[17] | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | 41 | 3 | ||
| 2018–19[18] | Scottish Championship | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 5] | 0 | 39 | 1 | |
| 2019–20[19] | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 5] | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Total | 128 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 161 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 145 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 179 | 5 | ||
Falkirk F.C. – current squad | |
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