Dominic John Hyam (born 20 December 1995) is a Scottish professional

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who plays as a defender for

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and the Scotland national team. He has previously played for

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and

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Club career

Reading

Hyam started his career with

in 2008 at the age of 12, progressing through the youth system to become an integral part of the youth team that reached the

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final in 2013. In November 2013, he signed his first professional contract with the club on a three-year deal. In February 2015, Hyam joined

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side

on an initial one-month loan, which was later extended until the end of the season. On 26 November 2015, Hyam joined

on loan 2 January 2016. On 1 February, transfer deadline day, Hyam moved to

on loan until 5 March 2016. On 9 May 2016, Hyam was one of 15 Reading youth-team players offered a new contract by the club, with conformation of his new deal being signed coming on 1 July 2016. On 31 August, Hyam joined

on loan until 8 January 2017. On 23 March 2017, Hyam joined

on loan until the end of the season. On 12 May 2017, Reading announced that Hyam, and nine others, would be leaving the club on the expiration of the contract at the end of June.

Coventry City

On 24 May 2017,

announced the signing of Hyam on a two-year contract, beginning on 1 July 2017. Hyam entered into new contract discussions with Coventry at the end of the 2017–18 season. He signed a new two-year contract in December 2019.

Blackburn Rovers

On 28 August 2022, Hyam signed for

on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for the club on 13 September in a 2–0 win against

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International career

Hyam played for the Scotland under-19 and under-21 teams between 2014 and 2016. He was added to the

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squad for the first time in March 2023, as a replacement for Jack Hendry. Hyam made his full international debut in June 2023, appearing as a stoppage-time substitute in a 2–1 win against

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Personal life

Hyam was born in

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, whilst his father was based in the

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base in the area. The family lived in the area for 18 months before returning to live in the south of England.

Career statistics

Honours

Coventry City *

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: 2019–20 *

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Individual *

Player of the Year:

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hyam, Dominic 1995 births Scotland men's under-21 international footballers Anglo-Scots Living people Men's association football central defenders Reading F.C. players Hemel Hempstead Town F.C. players Basingstoke Town F.C. players Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players People from Leuchars Scottish men's footballers Footballers from Fife Scotland men's international footballers