Liam Anthony Hogan (born 8 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Morecambe.
Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley Sports (afterwards known as Stockport Sports) in 2007, remaining in the club's youth setup for three years.
On 1 July 2010, Hogan left Woodley and signed with FC Halifax Town. In his time at the Shaymen he played 109 league games, scoring three times. His first goal came against Nantwich Town with his second coming a week and a half later at Retford United, a game that saw the Shaymen crowned champions of the Northern Premier League Premier Division. His third goal came against Eastwood Town on 18 February 2012.
On 22 May 2013, Hogan announced he was joining Lancashire club Fleetwood Town on a free transfer after his contract with F.C. Halifax ran out. He made his professional debut on 3 August, in a 3âÂÂ1 home win against Dagenham & Redbridge.
On 3 November 2014, Hogan was loaned to Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town until 9 December. On 11 December, his loan was extended until 10 January.
In May 2015 he joined Tranmere Rovers after his release by Fleetwood.
On 17 May 2016, Hogan signed for National League club Gateshead on a free transfer. On 30 July 2016, Hogan scored his first goal for the club in a 3âÂÂ2 preseason victory at home to Boston United which won Gateshead the game. Hogan became club captain ahead of the 2016âÂÂ17 season, making his competitive debut on 6 August 2016, as Gateshead beat Chester 3âÂÂ0 in the first game of the season.
In May 2017 he joined Salford City. At the end of the 2017âÂÂ18 season he was named Player's Player of the Year by his fellow Salford players. During his time with the club he captained them to two promotions, the second of them securing the club's first promotion to the Football League, played 105 games and scored seven goals.
In February 2020 he moved to Stockport County, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. He scored his first goal for the club on his debut.
Hogan signed for newly relegated National League club Oldham Athletic on 1 June 2022 on a two-year contract.
On 27 September 2024, he departed the club having had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
On 27 September 2024, he joined Rochdale on a contract until the end of the 2024-2025 season, just hours after leaving their local rivals Oldham Athletic.
On 24 February 2026, Hogan joined National League club Morecambe on an eighteen-month deal.
Hogan was born in Salford, England, and is of Irish descent â he and his brother have two Irish grandparents. His younger brother is Irish international footballer Scott and they played together at Salford City College.
FC Halifax Town
Salford City
Stockport County
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