Kyle Farren Hudlin (born 15 June 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker.
Career Hudlin was born in Birmingham. He began his career with Midland Football League clubs Castle Vale Town, Boldmere Sports & Social Falcons and Solihull United, before signing for Solihull Moors in October 2020. During his time with the club, he scored 13 goals in 58 National League games and 17 in 69 games in all competitions. In July 2021 The Athletic reported that Manchester City, Middlesbrough and Cardiff City were interested in Hudlin.
In July 2022, he signed for Huddersfield Town on a two-year contract, initially joining their B team. Later that month he moved on loan to AFC Wimbledon. He scored his first goal for Wimbledon in an EFL Trophy tie against Crawley Town on 20 September 2022. Hudlin was recalled by Huddersfield on 4 January 2023.
Hudlin scored on his debut for Huddersfield in a 3–2 loss to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup on 8 August 2023.
On 31 January 2024, Hudlin joined League One club Burton Albion on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 30 August 2024, Hudlin joined League Two club Newport County on loan until January 2025. He made his debut for Newport on 3 September 2024 in the 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to Cheltenham Town. Hudlin scored his first goal for Newport on 2 October 2024 in the 3–1 League Two win against Salford City. On 2 January 2025, the loan was extended for the remainder of the season. On 23 June 2025, the club announced the player would be leaving by mutual consent.
On 18 July 2025, he moved to Vietnam, signing for V.League 1 side Thep Xanh Nam Dinh.
Hudlin trialled with Carlisle United in pre-season in July 2026.
Personal life Hudlin is recognised as being one of the tallest footballers in the world with a height of .
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSolihull Moors2020–21National League35921—2239122021–22National League23420—51305Total58134100736917Huddersfield Town2022–23Championship00000000002023–24Championship900011001012024–25League One0000000000Total90001100101AFC Wimbledon (loan)2022–23League Two130001044184Burton Albion (loan)2023–24League One5000000050Newport County (loan)2024–25League Two276100020306Thép Xanh Nam Định2025–26V.League 15000—53103Career total116195121171014031
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