John Egan
HUL
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Oct 20, 1992 (33)
Right
6'1"
165 lb
Hull CityAvailable to play Saturday
Egan (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against Chelsea, according to manager Sergej Jakirovic. "Egan is OK, everything is good."
Analysis: Egan has gone the full 90 in his three EPL starts this season, and based on Jakirovic's words, he should be available and ready to play this weekend as well. The center-back has notched 28 clearances, five tackles and four interceptions in those three appearances.
Picks up lower leg issue
Egan picked up a lower leg issue following a collision during Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat to Sunderland, according to coach Sergej Jakirovic, per Hull Live. "Yeah, he had a blast with an opponent player and I think everything is good there but we will see"
Analysis: Egan was able to complete the match despite appearing uncomfortable following the second-half collision, and he will undergo further assessment to determine the extent of the issue. The defender has been a key part of Hull's back line, playing every minute of the club's opening three Premier League matches this season. Any absence would therefore represent a notable loss, with Lucas Herrington and Paddy McNair among the options who could see increased minutes at center-back.
Strong display in another shutout
Egan had three tackles (zero won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.
Analysis: Egan came through another evening without conceding as Hull made it three clean sheets from three. He put in three tackles, two interceptions, a clearance and a blocked shot against Villa in a strong defensive showing, and the centre back is now up to five tackles, four interceptions and four blocked shots for the season. The single clearance was the one dip in his numbers after he had racked up 27 of them in the first two games.
Signs new contract with Tigers
Egan signed a new contract with Hull City until the end of the 2027/28 season Thursday. The deal includes an option to extend it for a further year.
Analysis: The Tigers are doing all they can to keep their best players at the club for years to come, with Egan being the second player to sign a contract extension Thursday after Matt Crooks (quadriceps). Egan has started both Hull City matches so far in the 2026/27 EPL campaign, notching 27 clearances and helping the Tigers keep back-to-back clean sheets. If healthy, he should remain a regular in Hull City's defensive line.
Dominates with 10 clearances
Egan registered one tackle (one won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Coventry City.
Analysis: Egan was the central figure in another strong defensive display, producing a match-high 10 clearances, two interceptions and one successful tackle across the full 90 minutes. His positioning and ability to deal with pressure were particularly important as Coventry pushed forward during the second half. Egan's experience and defensive reading should make him a key figure in Hull's back line throughout their Premier League campaign.
Starts final friendly against Nice
Egan (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's final friendly against Nice, the club posted.
Analysis: Egan had missed the previous friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt with an ankle issue, a precaution taken by manager Sergej Jakirovic after discomfort followed a kick sustained against Kasimpasa. His return to the starting XI confirms he has recovered in time, easing some of the defensive concerns for a Hull side already managing injuries to Charlie Hughes and possibly Paddy McNair ahead of the Premier League opener.
Misses preseason trip
Egan missed the recent friendly match against Eintracht Frankfurt due to an ankle issue, with manager Sergej Jakirovic saying "Egan got a kick on his ankle against Kasimpasa, and he trained normally for two days, but then he felt uncomfortable, and we didn't want to take any risks with him. It was a precaution for him to stay behind in England, and we hope he will be fine to play next Saturday against Nice.", Barry Cooper of the Hull Daily Mail reported Saturday.
Analysis: Egan has been a regular member of the team's back line during the offseason period, but he's now at risk of seeing limited action ahead of the Premier League opener if he continues to deal with discomfort. This news adds to a number of injury problems for the newly promoted side, who are already without Charlie Hughes (groin) and possibly Paddy McNair (knee) in defense, so Semi Ajayi could now become the safest center-back option at the start of the season. However, Egan's precise status remains unclear for the time being, with the team hoping he'll be back available in the coming days.
Veteran leads backline
Egan was one of Hull's most consistent performers throughout the promotion campaign, making 45 appearances across all competitions and contributing three goals from center-back as one of the key figures in the defensive unit.
Analysis: Egan made 45 Championship appearances this season, posting 58 tackles and 40 interceptions as one of the key figures in Hull's defensive unit throughout the promotion campaign. The 33-year-old Irish international's experience, leadership and organizational ability made him an indispensable presence in coach Sergej Jakirovic's backline, with his ability to read the game and communicate with those around him giving Hull defensive stability throughout a demanding season. His aerial threat from set pieces adds an additional attacking weapon that proved valuable at Championship level, and while the Premier League will pose a more significant challenge, Egan's experience competing in the top flight during previous spells gives him a realistic chance of contributing meaningfully. His leadership will be particularly important as Hull City look to establish themselves in the Premier League with a squad containing several younger players.
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