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JACK HOBBS
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| Position:
Defender
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| Date of Birth:
18/08/1988
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| Height:
6'3
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| Weight:
13st 4
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| 1st team games:
5
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| 1st team goals:
0
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| International caps:
0
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| International goals:
0
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| Former clubs:
Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, Leicester City
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| Birth Place:
Portsmouth
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Centre-back Jack Hobbs is on a season-long loan at Leicester City.
The youngster signed for Liverpool in August 2005 on his 17th birthday despite playing just three minutes of professional football for Lincoln City.
Hobbs, who can also play in midfield, was made captain of the reserves during his first season on Merseyside.
He was also a key part of the FA Youth Cup winning side of 2006, establishing himself as a rock at the back alongside Godwin Antwi.
The tall defender made his senior debut as a last-minute substitute during a 4-2 Carling Cup win at Reading on September 25, 2007.
The next round provided Hobbs with a first start - and his big day was made even more special because he was marking Reds great Robbie Fowler.
After an assured display during the 2-1 win over Cardiff, he said: "It felt amazing but really surreal. Especially in the second half when I could see the whole of the Kop. That was really special.
"I had a couple of glimpses up there and it was like nothing I've ever experienced.
"To be marking Robbie as well. It's quality to be playing against Robbie Fowler at Anfield. Some of the lads still call him God, and it's definitely something I'll never forget."
The night saw him partner club legend Jamie Carragher, who once described Hobbs as "the nicest guy in the world".
The number 46 spent the second half of 2007-08 on loan at Scunthorpe United.
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