Aaron Hickey
23-Year-Old
Brentford
Premier
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 10/20/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Hickey missed almost two full seasons with a hamstring injury but returned to the bench for the 2024/25 season finale, and he'll have a full preseason to get back to match speed. Prior to his injury, Hickey was considered one of the more promising full-backs in the Premier League. He has the ability to play on the right or left, both as a wing-back or traditional full-back. Getting back to that consistent starting role is the big question for him entering the new season. If he can win the job, he'll immediately have fantasy value as an attacking full-back.
Dealing with knee injury
Hickey was a doubt for Thursday's 3-1 win against Greece after picking up a small knock to his knee but ultimately started and played 58 minutes before being forced off with an injury, coach Steve Clarke said in a press conference, according to Lewis Anderson from Edinburgh News. "He's just tweaked his knee. Aaron was actually a doubt to start the game after picking up a small knock to his knee and I think he's just aggravated it. I don't know for sure yet, but that was the reason I called Max (Johnston) into the squad as cover."
ANALYSIS
Hickey picked up a small knock to his knee ahead of the clash against Greece while on international duty with Scotland and ultimately started and played almost one hour in the victory. That said, the Brentford defender was forced off injured and appeared to have aggravated the same knee issue, which is bad news for the Bees since he started the last two games at left-back. Hickey will likely be assessed in the coming days upon his return, and if the injury proves serious, Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to regain a starting spot in the backline until Hickey fully recovers.
Hickey picked up a small knock to his knee ahead of the clash against Greece while on international duty with Scotland and ultimately started and played almost one hour in the victory. That said, the Brentford defender was forced off injured and appeared to have aggravated the same knee issue, which is bad news for the Bees since he started the last two games at left-back. Hickey will likely be assessed in the coming days upon his return, and if the injury proves serious, Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to regain a starting spot in the backline until Hickey fully recovers.
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First competitive start back
Hickey got the start and played 60 minutes during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth.
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Earns time during friendly
Hickey played the second half of a friendly against Gil Vicente on Friday.
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Playing in finale
Hickey (hamstring) will be available for Sunday's trip to Wolverhamptoin, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Aaron] Hickey will be involved in the squad on Sunday. [I'm] very pleased for him. He's worked very hard and this is a little bonus before he goes into the summer"
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Not ready for season debut
Hickey (hamstring) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Fulham.
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Late call to face Fulham
Hickey (hamstring) is a late call for Sunday's match against Fulham, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Aaron is getting closer. He could be involved. He is pushing. There are two games to go."
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City move not likely
Hickey is not expected to join Manchester City in the summer, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has dismissed the rumors that link the 20-year-old Scotland full-back with a move to the Etihad Stadium. Hickey is playing his first season with Brentford after signing from Bologna last summer.
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has dismissed the rumors that link the 20-year-old Scotland full-back with a move to the Etihad Stadium. Hickey is playing his first season with Brentford after signing from Bologna last summer.