Will Hughes
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Hughes with Derby County in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William James Hughes | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Weybridge, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2011 | Mickleover Jubilee | ||
| 2011 | Derby County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2017 | Derby County | 165 | (9) |
| 2017–2021 | Watford | 107 | (7) |
| 2021– | Crystal Palace | 106 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | England U17 | 6 | (1) |
| 2012–2017 | England U21 | 23 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
William James Hughes (born 17 April 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Having graduated a scholarship with Derby County, Hughes made his first team breakthrough during the 2012–13 season; his performances resulted in him earning attraction from multiple clubs across Europe. Hughes made his move to the Premier League with Watford in 2017, helping the Hornets reach the FA Cup final in 2019 and maintain top-flight football for three seasons. Following Watford's relegation in 2020, Hughes played a central role in their promotion campaign the following season. In 2021, he joined Crystal Palace, where he won the FA Cup in 2025.