J. Hoilett
LM · Swindon Town 2026 · Canada
Quick facts
Core profile details at a glance.
Born
June 5, 1990
Zodiac
♊ Gemini
Weight
70 kg
About
J. Hoilett is a left midfielder for Canada. He plays for Swindon Town 2026 since 2026. With 0 senior caps and 0 international goals, J. adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to Canada. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.
Strengths
- +Ball progression under pressure
- +Tempo control
- +Work rate between both boxes
Weaknesses
- −Final pass consistency at high tempo
- −Defensive coverage after turnovers
Role in the XI
In the projected XI, J. fits as a left midfielder, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Canada
J. Hoilett was born on June 5, 1990 in Canada.
Played for Blackburn Rovers
Played for Blackburn Rovers, making 81 appearances and scoring 12 goals.
Played for SC Paderborn
Played for SC Paderborn, making 13 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for SC Paderborn 07
Played for SC Paderborn 07.
Played for FC St. Pauli
Played for FC St. Pauli, making 26 appearances and scoring 6 goals.
Played for FC St. Pauli
Played for FC St. Pauli.
Played for Blackburn
Played for Blackburn.
Played for Blackburn
Played for Blackburn.
Played for Blackburn
Played for Blackburn.
Played for Queens Park Rangers
Played for Queens Park Rangers, making 112 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
Played for QPR
Played for QPR.
Played for QPR
Played for QPR.
Played for QPR
Played for QPR.
Played for QPR
Played for QPR.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Cardiff City
Played for Cardiff City, making 173 appearances and scoring 23 goals.
Played for Cardiff
Played for Cardiff.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Cardiff
Played for Cardiff.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Cardiff
Played for Cardiff.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Cardiff
Played for Cardiff.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Cardiff
Played for Cardiff.
Played for Reading
Played for Reading, making 61 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
Played for Reading
Played for Reading.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Reading
Played for Reading.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, making 7 appearances.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Vancouver Whitecaps
Played for Vancouver Whitecaps.
Played for Aberdeen
Played for Aberdeen, making 13 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Played for Hibernian
Played for Hibernian, making 45 appearances and scoring 7 goals.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Hibernian
Played for Hibernian.
Played for Swindon Town
Played for Swindon Town.
Played for Canada
Played for Canada.
Played for Hibernian
Played for Hibernian.
Joined Swindon Town
Signed for Swindon Town, making 4 appearances.
Current Status
Currently playing for Swindon Town 2026 and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Queens Park Rangers | 2012–2016 | 112 | 11 | - |
Blackburn Rovers | 2007–2012 | 81 | 12 | - |
Reading | 2021–2023 | 61 | 4 | - |
FC St. Pauli | 2008–2009 | 26 | 6 | - |
Aberdeen | 2024–2024 | 13 | 2 | - |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2023–2023 | 7 | 0 | - |
Hibernian | 2024–2026 | 45 | 7 | - |
Swindon Town | 2026–Present | 4 | 0 | - |
SC Paderborn | 2007–2008 | 13 | 1 | - |
Cardiff City | 2016–2021 | 173 | 23 | - |
 Reading | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| Reading | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
 Cardiff | 2020–2021 | - | - | - |
| Cardiff | 2019–2020 | - | - | - |
| Cardiff | 2018–2019 | - | - | - |
| Cardiff | 2017–2018 | - | - | - |
| Cardiff | 2016–2017 | - | - | - |
 QPR | 2015–2016 | - | - | - |
| QPR | 2014–2015 | - | - | - |
| QPR | 2013–2014 | - | - | - |
| QPR | 2012–2013 | - | - | - |
 Blackburn | 2011–2012 | - | - | - |
| Blackburn | 2010–2011 | - | - | - |
| Blackburn | 2009–2010 | - | - | - |
 FC St. Pauli | 2008–2009 | - | - | - |
 SC Paderborn 07 | 2007–2008 | - | - | - |
 Swindon Town | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
 Canada | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2019–2020 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2018–2019 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2017–2018 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2016–2017 | - | - | - |
| Canada | 2015–2016 | - | - | - |
 Vancouver Whitecaps | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
 Hibernian | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Hibernian | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 535 | 66 | 0 | |
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