Hugh Parker

Hugh William Parker (born 18 April 2006) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scunthorpe United, on loan from club Hull City. He attended Temple Carrig School.

Career Parker joined Greystones United at the age of four, eventually leaving six years later for Cabinteely. Parker made his senior debut on 8 March 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 home loss to Wexford. A month later, he scored his first senior goal in a 2–0 away win over Treaty United on 26 April 2024.

On 4 February 2025, EFL Championship club Hull City signed Parker on a two-and-a-half year deal with the option of an additional year. Arriving for an undisclosed fee, Although McCarthy would immediately return to UCD on a short-term loan,

In February 2026 he moved on loan to Carlisle United. On 14 August 2026, he returned to the National League, joining Scunthorpe United on an initial six-month loan.