Career So Far: Nicky Cadden
Vast experience of Scottish football, three promotions under his belt, and the twin brother of Chris Cadden! Find out more about our new winger.
Born in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Nicky was born just around a minute before Chris!
Like his brother, Nicky came through the academy at Motherwell, however, was released in 2013. Left with a decision ahead, he chose to combine playing part-time with Airdrieonians with studying for an accountancy degree.
He made his First Team debut for Airdrie in November 2013 and spent three seasons with the Scottish League One club.
A move to Livingston then followed, one that propelled his career forwards. He won back-to-back promotions with the Lions, scoring nine times as they lifted the Scottish League One title (2016/17), and playing regularly the following campaign.
After spells at Ayr United and Greenock Morton, he then made the move down south and joined English League Two side Forest Green Rovers. In his second season at the New Lawn Stadium, he appeared in 44 out of 46 league games and helped the Club lift the title in 2022, seeing them promoted to the third-tier of English football.
Despite winning promotion with FGR, he decided to make the switch to South Yorkshire side Barnsley. In his first season, he helped them get into Play-Offs finishing fourth in League One. The Tykes beat Bolton Wanderers in the semi-finals, but suffered Play-Off heartbreak losing at Wembley to Sheffield Wednesday in the final in 2023.
Last season, unfortunately ended in a similar fashion for Nicky and Barnsley. The Tykes finished sixth in the league, enduring another round of Play-Off despair, but were this time beaten by Bolton Wanderers in the semi-finals.
Back in Scotland for the first time since 2020, Nicky now joins up with the Hibees and his brother Chris Cadden!