Early career Hilton spent five years playing for
Plymouth Argyle as a youngster before spending a year with
Exeter City. He then spent time at
Hartpury College where he played against his future teammate
Callum Ross. While at Hartpury College, Lewis worked with the Pro PASS4Soccer Scholarships Agency to secure his scholarship at Young Harris College.
College and amateur Hilton played four years of
college soccer at
Young Harris College between 2012 and 2015. While at Young Harris, Hilton was named two-time NSCAA All-American, and in 2015 also earned Division II Conference Commissioners Association Men's Soccer All-American honors. While at college, Hilton played with
Premier Development League side
Ocala Stampede in 2014 and 2015.
Professional career Hilton signed with
United Soccer League club
Charlotte Independence in January 2016. Hilton signed with USL side
Saint Louis FC in January 2018. Hilton joined the
Tampa Bay Rowdies on 17 December 2019. In November 2024, Hilton re-signed with the 2025 USL Championship season. ==References==