Joseph Shaun Hodge (born 14 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Primeira Liga club Tondela. Born in Manchester, England, Hodge was the captain of the Republic of Ireland U21 national team.[3]
Hodge started his career with Premier League side Manchester City.[4][5] Before the 2021 season, he was sent on loan to League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City but departed the club without making a competitive appearance due to injury.[6][7]
In 2021, Hodge signed for English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.[8][9] He made his Premier League debut against Chelsea on 8 October 2022.[10] On 1 February 2024, Hodge was loaned to EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.[11] On 28 August 2024, he was loaned out to League One side Huddersfield Town for the season.[12][13]
On 18 July 2025, Hodge joined newly promoted Primeira Liga club Tondela on a four-year deal.[14][15]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 2021–22[16] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derry City (loan) | 2021[16] | LOI Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | 2022–23[17] | — | — | — | 2[c] | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2022–23[17] | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[18] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[19] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| Queens Park Rangers (loan) | 2023–24[18] | EFL Championship | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | |||
| Huddersfield Town (loan) | 2024–25[19] | EFL League One | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | |
| Tondela | 2025–26[20] | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 4 | ||
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