Shaun Jermaine Hobson (born 29 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club FC Halifax Town.
Early life Hobson was born in Manchester and was a Manchester United fan in his youth. He played youth football for local side Fletcher Moss Rangers alongside Marcus Rashford and Ro-Shaun Williams.
Career Hobson began his career at Burnley in 2014, moving to AFC Bournemouth in 2016. Whilst with Bournemouth he spent loan spells at Eastbourne Borough, Chester, Eastleigh, and Weymouth.
After leaving Bournemouth, in September 2020 he signed a one-year contract with Southend United. At the end of the season he signed a new two-year contract.
He signed for Oldham Athletic in June 2023.
On 22 July 2025, Hobson returned to the National League following promotion with Oldham Athletic the previous season, joining FC Halifax Town.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAFC Bournemouth2016–17Premier League000000—002017–18Premier League000000—002018–19Premier League000000—002019–20Premier League000000—00Total000000—00Eastbourne Borough (loan)2016–17National League South14100—10151Chester (loan)2017–18National League13000—00130Eastleigh (loan)2018–19National League8100—0081Weymouth (loan)2019–20National League South27230—40342Southend United2020–21League Two4421010204822021–22National League41110—204412022–23National League24210—10262Total10953010501185Career total171960101001889
Honours Oldham Athletic National League play-offs: 2025
Individual Southend United Player of the Year: 2020–21 National League Player of the Month: October 2022
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