A native of
Inverness, Scotland, Hoban grew up as an
Inverness Caledonian Thistle fan and joined the club's youth ranks. He was named on the bench for the senior team for a match against
Hamilton Academical in November 2014, before going out on loan to
Highland League club
Strathspey Thistle in 2016. Loan spells to fellow Highland League clubs
Brora Rangers,
Nairn County, and
Fort William would follow over the next four years, as well as stints at
Scottish Professional Football League clubs
Elgin City and
Forfar Athletic. In between loan spells, Hoban made his professional debut for Inverness, starting against
Dunfermline Athletic on 14 August 2018 in the first round of the
Scottish Challenge Cup. He conceded twice, with one coming from the
penalty spot, in a 2–1 defeat for Inverness. Hoban also appeared that season in the
North of Scotland Cup and was the losing goalkeeper in a final defeat against
Ross County. In June 2020, Hoban was released by Inverness after 12 years at the club. He, along with the rest of the playing squad, had been placed on
furlough at the beginning of the
COVID-19 pandemic in a bid for the survival of the club, in conjunction with the cancellation of the
2019–20 Scottish Championship season. After his release from Inverness, Hoban secured a move back to Forfar Athletic on 11 July 2020, signing a one-year contract with the
Scottish League One club. Along with his playing career, he entered into a
sport management degree at
Abertay University. In September 2023, Daniel was transferred to Highland football league side
Banks o' Dee from
Elgin City. ==References==