Hickman started his career in the youth system at
West Bromwich Albion, where he played for 8 years before signing a scholarship contract with
Coventry City. He made his senior debut for the club in an
EFL Trophy game against
Forest Green Rovers. On 13 October 2017, Hickman initially joined
Mickleover Sports on a one-month loan with fellow
Sky Blue Bilal Sayoud. Then in March 2018 he rejoined the non-league side on loan for the remainder of the season. During the
2018–19 season Hickman had loan spells with
Ashton United and
Hereford. On 4 July 2019, Coventry City announced the fining and placing of Hickman on the transfer list, following disparaging comments made against the club made by Hickman in a video that circulated on social media. Hickman joined
Southern League Premier Central side
Bromsgrove Sporting on loan on 22 November 2019. On 6 August 2020, Hickman signed for
Bolton Wanderers, on an initial one-year deal and his competitive debut came on 8 September in a 2–3 home defeat against
Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy. His first goal came on 17 November as he scored Bolton's first goal in a 3–2 win against
Newcastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy. On 5 March 2021, Hickman joined
National League side
King's Lynn Town on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. He only played once due to injury. On 19 May 2021 Bolton announced he would be released at the end of his contract. Hickman signed for
League of Ireland Premier Division club
St Patrick's Athletic on 19 August 2021 until the end of the season in November. He made his debut for the club the following night, replacing
Jason McClelland at half-time in a 3–1 defeat against
Finn Harps at
Finn Park. His first assist for the club came on 3 September when his cross was volleyed in by
Chris Forrester in a 3–2 win over
Longford Town at
Richmond Park. On 28 November 2021 Hickman came off the bench in the
2021 FAI Cup Final, as his side defeated rivals
Bohemians 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in front of a record
FAI Cup Final crowd of 37,126 at the
Aviva Stadium. On 10 December 2021, Hickman signed for
Southern League Premier Division Central side
Stourbridge. He made a total of 6 appearances for the club before having his contract terminated on 17 January 2022 alongside teammate
Montel Gibson after the pair allegedly refused to play in an
FA Trophy tie with
Guiseley as they wanted to go on trial at two other clubs without Stourbridge's permission. On 5 February 2022, it was announced that Hickman had signed for
National League side
King's Lynn Town, a club he had previously spent time on loan at during his time with
Bolton Wanderers. He was released at the end of the 2021–22 season following relegation. On 1 July 2022, Hickman signed for
National League North side
Banbury United on a one-year contract. Hickman made 7 appearances over his loan spell as his side won promotion to the
Southern Football League via the play-offs. The move was made permanent on 21 June 2023. ==Career statistics==