Player Profile · Season 2026/27

Henry Verraed

Hibernian FC centre-back and Scotland U15 international with 17 caps. Scotland's best player at the U15 World Cup tournament in Azerbaijan and Hibs Player of the Year 2024/25. Born in London in 2011.

Centre-Back Born 2011 Hibernian FC Scotland U15 · 17 caps British · Brazilian · Belgian
Henry Verraed with his Hibernian Player of the Year award
01 · Profile

The Essentials

PositionCentre-Back
Date of birth28 Feb 2011
Age15
BirthplaceLondon, England
ClubHibernian FC (Edinburgh)
InternationalScotland U15
Scotland U15 caps17
Scotland U15 goals1
Preferred footTo be added
HeightTo be added
Shirt number (Scotland)5
NationalitiesBritish · Brazilian · Belgian
Also eligible forEngland · Brazil · Belgium
02 · On the Pitch

Centre-Back

CB ZONE

Henry plays at the heart of the defence for Hibernian FC and has played 17 games for the Scotland U15 national team. He also carries a goal threat in the box: in January 2026 he scored a 97th-minute bicycle kick for Hibs U15.

The centre-back's job covers:

  • Defending the box and winning aerial duels
  • Reading the game and stepping in to intercept
  • Organising the back line
  • Starting attacks with the first pass out of defence
03 · Photos

Gallery

Henry Verraed in the Scotland number 5 shirt
Scotland U15 · No. 5
Henry Verraed controlling the ball in training
On the ball
04 · Highlights

Match Footage

Hibernian FC · match highlights
05 · Career

Pathway

Nov 2026

U15 World Cup, Azerbaijan

Named Scotland's best player of the U15 World Cup tournament in Azerbaijan. 17 games and 1 goal for Scotland U15 so far.

Late 2025

UEFA development tournament, Cyprus

Started all three games for Scotland U15: Hungary (L 1–3), Cyprus (W 2–1), Finland (W 2–1).

Jan 2026

97th-minute bicycle kick

A 97th-minute overhead kick for Hibernian U15, covered by the Scottish press.

Jan 2026

Hibernian U17 debut at 14

Stepped up two age groups to make his U17 debut for Hibs, the day before the bicycle kick.

2023 – present

Hibernian FC, Edinburgh

Three years in the Hibs academy, currently centre-back for the U15 side.

2024/25

Hibernian Player of the Year

Named Hibs Player of the Year at U14 level at the club's 2024/25 academy awards.

Earlier

Previous clubs

To be added.

06 · In the Press

Media Coverage

The Scottish Sun · 13 January 2026 · Craig Turnbull

“Scotland youth star scores incredible overhead kick – but highly-rated kid can also play for Brazil”

The Scottish Sun covered Henry's acrobatic 97th-minute finish for the Hibs academy, scored when he was 14.

  • The goal: a stunning overhead bicycle kick in the 97th minute.
  • U17 debut: the day before, he made his debut for the Hibs U17 side at just 14.
  • Rated highly: the paper called him one of the brightest young talents in the country for his age group.
  • Club award: Hibs Player of the Year at U14 level.
  • Scotland U15: played at a UEFA development tournament in Cyprus, against Hungary (lost 3–1), Cyprus (won 2–1) and Finland (won 2–1).
  • Eligibility: can also represent Brazil and Belgium.
Read the full article ↗
07 · Follow & Contact

Get in Touch

Highlights & updates

Instagram

@henryverraed View on Instagram
Scouts, clubs & coaches

Representation

Enquiries from scouts, clubs and coaches are welcome by email.

verraed@hotmail.com

Henry is a youth player. All enquiries should go through his parent or guardian.