Liam Hogan


Liam Anthony Hogan is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League side Rochdale.

Career

Woodley Sports

Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley 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.

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. He made his professional debut on 3 August, in a 3–1 home win against Dagenham & Redbridge.

Macclesfield Town (loan)

On 3 November 2014, Hogan was loaned to Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town until 9 December. On 11 December, his loan was extended until 10 January.

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.
His younger brother Scott began his career with the Dale and returned to the club for the 2013-2014 season.

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

Honours

FC Halifax Town
Salford City
  • National League North champions 2017-2018
  • National League play-offs: 2019
Stockport County
Individual
  • Salford City Player's Player of the Year: 2017–18
  • National League Team of the Year: 2020–21