Stan Ashbee

Having come through the club's academy ranks, Ashbee signed his first professional contract with Hull City on 7 December 2023. On 16 January 2024, he made his first team debut in a third round replay in the FA Cup. Away at Birmingham City, Ashbee would play the opening 80 minutes before being substituted in the 2–1 defeat. On 30 April 2024, Ashbee was named the Frank Donoghue Academy Player of the Year at Hull City for the second consecutive season. On 26 December 2024, he joined National League North club Farsley Celtic on a one-month-loan. He made 3 appearances for the club during his loan spell. ==International career==

Although born and raised in England, Ashbee qualifies for the Ireland through his Irish heritage. His first call-up for the Republic of Ireland was on 6 April 2022 for the U16s. In February 2023, Ashbee was called up to the U17s for the first time. Two months later, he made one appearance at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, in Ireland's opening game against Poland, a 5–1 defeat. In March 2024, Ashbee debuted for the U19s in two games against Slovakia, nearly scoring in both matches. He finally netted his first goal for the U19s in a 4–0 win over Azerbaijan on 16 November 2024. ==Personal life==

Ashbee is the son of former Cambridge United and Hull City midfielder Ian Ashbee. ==Career statistics==

Individual • Frank Donoghue Academy Player of the Year: 2022–23 • Frank Donoghue Academy Player of the Year: 2023–24 ==References==