Hayley Nolan is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crystal Palace in the Women's Super League and the Republic of Ireland national team.
She started playing at six years old.
She began her football journey with Kill Celtic, playing alongside boys until the age of 13, before joining Peamount United, a club renowned for developing top Irish talent.
She earned a four-year scholarship to the University of Hartford in the United States, where she captained the Hartford Hawks.
Coming from a sporting family, Hayley's father, John, coached local football teams, and her sisters, Katie and Sarah, have represented Ireland in volleyball and camogie, respectively.
In her youth, Hayley also played Gaelic football.
While at the University of Hartford, she studied economics and finance.
Despite representing Ireland at youth levels, Hayley didn’t believe a career in women’s football was possible until she received a college scholarship offer from the U.S.
She’s into fashion as a form of self-expression. She sees it as a way to reflect identity beyond the pitch.
Since moving to London, she has found inspiration in the city’s diverse fashion scene and use jewelry to add personality to her looks.
| Women's Championship: 2023-24 | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2023
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present
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Crystal Palace | 35 | 3 |
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2020
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2023
|
London City Lionesses | 59 | 0 |
|
2018
-
|
Connecticut Fusion | 6 | 3 |
|
2013
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2015
|
Peamount United | 16 | 5 |
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2015
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2018
|
Hartford Hawks | 70 | 6 |
| International Stats | |||
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2019
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present
|
Ireland | 3 | 0 |
|
2014
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2016
|
Ireland U19 | 11 | 2 |
