Kaine Kesler Hayden

Kaine Kesler Hayden (born 23 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two side Swindon Town, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa.

Club Career

Kesler Hayden was named in the Aston Villa starting line-up for his senior debut on 8 January 2021 in an FA Cup third round tie against Liverpool, after "a large number of first-team players and staff" tested positive for COVID-19, rendering Villa's first-team squad unavailable for the match. Villa lost 4–1 but were praised for their performance.

On 24 May 2021, Kesler Hayden was part of the Aston Villa U18 squad that won the FA Youth Cup, beating Liverpool U18 2–1 in the final.

On 6 July 2021, Kesler Hayden was amongst several Academy players who were given five-year professional contracts.

Swindon Town loan

On 2 August 2021, Kesler Hayden signed for Swindon Town on a season-long loan. He made his professional league debut on 7 August 2021, in a 3–1 away victory over Scunthorpe United, in which he won a penalty that led to Swindon's equaliser. Kesler Hayden received his first red card in his second appearance for Swindon. Picking up a second yellow card in a 2–1 defeat to Carlisle United.