Reeco Hackett-Fairchild

Reeco Lee Hackett-Fairchild (born 9 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Lincoln City. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Lucia national team.

Career

Dagenham & Redbridge Hackett was born in the London Borough of Redbridge, and started his career in the youth sides of Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion. He then joined the Academy side at local side Dagenham & Redbridge in the summer of 2014 to start a two-year scholarship.

Charlton Athletic His trial at Charlton proved to be successful and he was rewarded with an initial three-month contract which was later extended until the end of the season.

On 7 September 2018, Hackett-Fairchild joined National League side Boreham Wood on an initial month's loan.

Bromley On 12 March 2019, Hackett-Fairchild joined National League side Bromley on loan until 6 April 2019. During the summer he then joined the club on a permanent basis.

Portsmouth On 6 January 2020, Hackett-Fairchild signed for Portsmouth to bolster their attacking options.

On 21 September 2020, Hackett-Fairchild returned to Bromley on loan.

On 7 January 2021, Hackett-Fairchild signed for Southend United on loan. Two days later he scored three minutes into his debut against Barrow, which was also his 23rd birthday.

He scored his first goal for Portsmouth in an EFL Cup tie against Millwall on 10 August 2021.

Lincoln City On 14 June 2023, Hackett-Fairchild joined Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal. On 5 August 2023, he made his Lincoln City debut coming off the bench against Bolton Wanderers. His first Imps goal came a week later, netting the first in a 3-0 win against Wycombe Wanderers. His goal against Northampton Town on 15 August was nominated for the EFL League One Goal of the Month, and would eventually go on to win the award. After returning from a hamstring injury, he would get an EFL League One Player of the Month nomination for February 2024, with four goals and two assists in the five games.

In January 2026, the club exercised their one-year option, extending this contract until the summer of 2027. His contract was officially extended prior to the 2026–27 season, keeping him at the club until 2029.

International career In 2021, Hackett-Fairchild expressed his desire to one day play for the Saint Lucia national football team, for which he is eligible through a grandmother.

On 6 June 2023, Hackett-Fairchild received his first international call-up. He went on to make his international debut on 16 June 2023, scoring Saint Lucia's only goal in a 3–1 defeat to Martinique in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup Preliminary Round.

Personal life In June 2018, Hackett-Fairchild was arrested whilst on holiday in Ibiza on suspicion of sexual assault. His teammate Karlan Grant was also arrested in connection with the incident. In 2022, both players were cleared of wrongdoing.

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