Junior Hoilett

David Wayne Hoilett (born 5 June 1990), better known as Junior Hoilett, is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a left winger. After impressing in a youth tournament, Hoilett signed for English club Blackburn Rovers at the age of 13, and was loaned to SC Paderborn and FC St. Pauli in the German 2. Bundesliga due to work permit issues. He made his Rovers debut in 2009 and played three full Premier League seasons for them before a transfer to Queens Park Rangers in 2012. Hoilett spent four years at the Loftus Road club – alternately in the Premier League and Championship – before moving to Cardiff on the expiration of his contract. In his second season with Cardiff, he helped the side win promotion to the Premier League by finishing as Championship runners-up during the 2017–18 season. He has also played for Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen. On 2 February 2026, Hoilett signed a contract with Swindon Town until the end of the season. On 7 February he made his Swindon debut in a 3-0 win against Oldham, coming on as a sub in the 61st minute. He provided an assist for Striker Aaron Drinan in the 96th minute. Hoilett made his senior international debut for Canada in 2015. He was part of their squad at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023, reaching the semi-finals of the 2021 tournament. He was also named to their 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, appearing in all three of Canada's games at the tournament.