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Jad Hakiki

Jad Hakiki-Filloche (born 23 June 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers. His previous clubs are Shelbourne and Dundalk.

Career

Youth career

Hakiki began playing his schoolboy football with Belvedere, he then moved on to the Academy of League of Ireland club Bray Wanderers before signing for Shelbourne's Academy in 2020.[1]

Shelbourne

Hakiki signed his first professional contract with Shelbourne on 21 December 2021.[2] On 12 March 2022, replacing Mark Coyle from the bench in the 70th minute of a 3–0 defeat at home to Finn Harps at Tolka Park.[3] On 30 June 2022, he signed a new contract with the club until the end of the 2024 season.[4][5][6] He went on to make a total of 40 appearances in all competitions for the club before departing in the summer of 2024 in search of more first team football.[7]

Dundalk

On 1 July 2024, he signed for Dundalk to help them in their relegation fight.[8][9][10] On 12 July 2024, he made his debut for the club, scoring his first career goal in a 4–2 victory over Drogheda United in the Louth Derby at Oriel Park.[11] He made a total of 13 appearances in all competitions as the club were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division, finishing bottom of the table.[12]

Sligo Rovers

On 3 December 2024, Hakiki signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers on a 2 year contract ahead of the 2025 season, claiming he was targeting a finish in the European places for the season ahead.[13][14][15][16] He scored on his debut for the club on 15 February 2025 in a 3–2 loss to Waterford at The Showgrounds.[17]

International career

As well as the Republic of Ireland, Hakiki qualifies to play for Algeria.[18] On 19 August 2021, Hakiki made his international debut for Republic of Ireland U18 in a 2–2 draw with Hungary U18.[19] He scored his first international goal on 9 December 2021 in a 7–1 win over Malta U18.[20] On 1 June 2022, he scored on his debut for the Republic of Ireland U19 side in a 3–0 win over Iceland U19.[21] He made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut on 14 November 2024 in a 2–0 loss to Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain.[22][23]

Career statistics

As of match played on 15 March 2025[24]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shelbourne 2022 LOI Premier Division 10 0 1 0 — 11 0
2023 21 0 1 0 1[b] 0 23 0
2024 6 0 — 0[b] 0 0 0
Total 37 0 2 0 1 0 40 0
Dundalk 2024 LOI Premier Division 12 1 1 0 — 13 1
Sligo Rovers 2025 LOI Premier Division 6 1 0 0 — 6 1
Career Total 55 2 3 0 1 0 59 2
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup

References

  1. ^ "Jad Hakiki | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  2. ^ FC, Shelbourne (December 17, 2021). "Shelbourne signs Jad Hakiki to first professional contract".
  3. ^ "League Report: Shelbourne 0 - 3 Finn Harps". extratime.com.
  4. ^ FC, Shelbourne (June 30, 2022). "Shels extend Jad Hakiki's contract to 2024".
  5. ^ "Ireland U-18 international Jad Hakiki signs new deal to keep him at Shelbourne until 2024". Irish Independent. June 30, 2022.
  6. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (June 30, 2022). "Ireland U19 international signs extension with Shelbourne until end of 2024". The 42.
  7. ^ "Republic of Ireland - J. Hakiki - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  8. ^ McLaughlin, Gavin (July 1, 2024). "NEW ARRIVAL: JAD HAKIKI". Dundalk Football Club.
  9. ^ "Shelbourne player Jad Hakiki has signed deal with Dundalk FC". www.dundalkdemocrat.ie. July 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Donnelly, Dave. "Dundalk sign playmaker Jad Hakiki from Shelbourne". extratime.com.
  11. ^ Newberry, Niall (July 15, 2024). "New Dundalk signing happy to score his first goal". www.dundalkdemocrat.ie.
  12. ^ Newberry, Niall (October 18, 2024). "Dundalk relegated to First Division after Derry City defeat". The 42.
  13. ^ "Hakiki signs up with Bit O'Red – Sligo Rovers". December 3, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hakiki departs Dundalk for Sligo; Pat's sign Baggley". December 3, 2024 – via www.rte.ie.
  15. ^ "Jad Hakiki believes that environment at Sligo Rovers can help him thrive". www.independent.ie. December 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "Jad Hakiki targeting top four finish for Sligo Rovers". www.independent.ie. February 12, 2025.
  17. ^ Maloney, Liam (February 15, 2025). "Waterford edge chaotic five-goal thriller in Sligo". Irish Examiner.
  18. ^ https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/475010-jad-hakiki
  19. ^ GBFM, Sport (August 19, 2021). "SOCCER: Hungary U18 2-2 Ireland U18". GalwayBayFM.
  20. ^ "REPORT | Malta MU18 1-7 Ireland MU18". www.fai.ie.
  21. ^ "REPORT | Ireland MU19 3-0 Iceland MU19". www.fai.ie.
  22. ^ "REPORT | Sweden U21 2-0 Ireland U21". www.fai.ie.
  23. ^ Wallace, Keith (November 20, 2024). "PROUD WEEK FOR KEOGH & HAKIKI". Dundalk Football Club.
  24. ^ "Republic of Ireland - J. Hakiki - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.