Joseph Shaun Hodge (born 14 September 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. Born in Manchester, England, Hodge made his senior Republic of Ireland debut in June 2026.
Club career Manchester City Hodge started his career with Premier League side Manchester City. 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.
Wolverhampton Wanderers In 2021, Hodge signed for English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. He made his Premier League debut against Chelsea on 8 October 2022. On 1 February 2024, Hodge was loaned to EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season. On 28 August 2024, he was loaned out to League One side Huddersfield Town for the season.
Tondela On 18 July 2025, Hodge joined newly promoted Primeira Liga club Tondela on a four-year deal. He scored 1 goal in 29 appearances in all competitions during his first season with the club, as they were relegated to Liga Portugal 2. In August 2026, he was reportedly due to sign for an unnamed Scottish Premiership club, but the move was on the verge of collapse due to a compensation dispute between Tondela and Hodge's former club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Motherwell On 12 August 2026, Hodge joined Scottish Premiership side Motherwell for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract with the option of a third year.
International career Hodge played at several youth levels for the Republic of Ireland and captained the Republic of Ireland U21 side. On 5 June 2026, Hodge made his senior Republic of Ireland debut, as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Canada at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester City2021–22Premier League0000000000Derry City (loan)2021LOI Premier Division0000—0000Wolverhampton Wanderers U212022–23———2222Wolverhampton Wanderers2022–23Premier League602030—1102023–24Premier League001010—202024–25Premier League00—00—00Total60304000130Queens Park Rangers (loan)2023–24EFL Championship81———81Huddersfield Town (loan)2024–25EFL League One27100—00271Tondela2025–26Primeira Liga2612010—2912026–27Liga Portugal 200———00Total2612010–291Motherwell2026–27Scottish Premiership0000000000Career total673505022795
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRepublic of Ireland202610Total10
Honours Manchester City FA Youth Cup: 2019–20
References
External links Profile at the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. website
Joe Hodge at Athletic updates