Joe Hodge

BORN: September 2002

CLUB: Wolverhampton Wanderers (On loan at Huddersfield)

Remember When: He was one of the very best players at the under-19 Euros as a 16-year-old.

Bio: Manchester City academy graduate Joe Hodge was always destined to be one of Ireland’s top underage players and it was fitting when he captained the Ireland under-21s team for the first time in 2023.

The busy midfielder made a first team breakthrough at Wolves before joining QPR on loan in 2024 – his next step should be more successful if he can keep fit.

International Highlights

“Joe has had a fantastic season with his club and I'm excited to see him captain his country"

Jim Crawford has named Joe Hodge as the new captain of the Ireland under-21s after being impressed by the midfielder for Wolves earlier this season ☘️#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/fhIqOGd2JN
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) March 24, 2023

Club Highlights:

Brilliant footage from @Wolves of young Joe Hodge not giving Thiago a moment's peace on Saturday night 💪

Perhaps he'll be trusted to do a similar job against the French and Dutch later this year ☘#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/9Bnv6Sn92h
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) January 9, 2023

A first Premier League start for Ireland's Joe Hodge against Everton today 💚💚💚

The 20-year-old midfielder has been selected ahead of Matheus Nunes by new Wolves manager Julien Lupetegui and will occupy the middle of the park with Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/1u4mL0rsLP
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) December 26, 2022

Another ninety minutes in the tank for Ireland U21 midfielder Joe Hodge tonight 😤

It wasn't the prettiest game but Joe still impressed as Wolves edged out Leeds 1-0 to advance in the EFL Cup.

67 touches | 39 passes | 4 interceptions 📊#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/xj0WVkbPrp
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) November 9, 2022

"Hodgey was fantastic. His work-rate, his breaking up of play, some of his passing was excellent"

"Connor was good. He nearly scored, it was a fantastic save from the keeper. He worked very very hard."

Joe Hodge and Connor Ronan impressed their interim boss last night!#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/XOMUBjWRmy
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) November 10, 2022

I've seen enough. That was fearless from Joe Hodge.

For the third game in a row he looked the part as a Premier League midfielder and an Ireland call-up now surely awaits.

He demands the ball on attack (14/15 passes) and does his all to win it back in defence. Superb.#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/3ZzVuGNcCT
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) October 18, 2022

Ireland U21 centre-midfielder Joe Hodge has just come on for his Premier League debut with Wolves.

He is currently in action against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Incredible half ahead for the talented playmaker.#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/AVPdG29bq0
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) October 8, 2022

Ireland U21 midfielder Joe Hodge continues his fine form with a goal for Wolves U21s 🔥#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/1cdqFcuN50
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) October 2, 2022

Meanwhile in the EFL Trophy, Ireland U21 midfielder Joe Hodge put in a two-goal Man of the Match performance for Wolves as they knocked out League One side Shrewsbury Town 🇮🇪⚽️🔥

The talented teenager played with the Wolves first team in pre-season 👊#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/ma5Y6f7wUL
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) August 30, 2022

Brilliant news regarding Ireland underage star Joe Hodge 🇮🇪⚽️🔥

The 19-year-old midfielder is named on the bench for Wolves U23s tonight for the first time since recovering from a serious injury 👏

The technician joined Wolves from Manchester City back in August.#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/4lml4l7V49
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) February 28, 2022

Joe Hodge and Lee Harkin celebrating promotion to PL2 Division 1 last night 🍾

Unreal to see Ireland U20 midfielder Hodge get back to his best these last few months after injury, while Harkin (an 18-year-old winger) has also been excellent 🇮🇪#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/Z0DDfrCUVJ
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) May 24, 2022

Ireland U20 midfielder Joe Hodge scores his first goal for Wolves U23s 😍#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/3poZMWsvSF
— Ireland Radar (@IrelandRadar) March 14, 2022

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