Nicky Cadden


Nicky Cadden is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Forest Green Rovers. Cadden has previously played for Airdrieonians, Livingston, Ayr United and Greenock Morton. He is the twin brother of Chris Cadden.

Career

Airdrieonians

Cadden joined Airdrieonians following his release from Motherwell. He made his first team debut on 16 November 2013 against Dunfermline and scored his first competitive goal over two years later on 26 December 2015 against Peterhead. He left at the end of the 2015–16 season.

Livingston

Cadden signed for West Lothian side Livingston in summer 2016 ahead of the club's first and only year in Scottish League One. He scored on his first competitive match for the Lions, in a 3–2 loss to St Mirren. He made his league debut in August against former side Airdrieonians and went on to play 33 more games in his first season, scoring 6 goal; Livingston were promoted as champions.
In the 2017–18 Scottish Championship, Cadden appeared 26 times as the club finished runners-up, and was then selected for all four playoff matches, Livi defeating Dundee United and Partick Thistle to progress to the Premiership.

Loan to Ayr United

On 31 January 2019, Cadden moved to Scottish Championship club Ayr United until the end of the 2018–19 season.

Greenock Morton

In June 2019, Cadden signed for Greenock Morton on a one-year contract.

Forest Green Rovers

Cadden joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on 3 July 2020.

Personal life

Nicky's twin brother Chris Cadden currently plays with Nicky's former team Motherwell. Their father Steve won a lower division title with Albion Rovers. The brothers attended Our Lady's High School, Motherwell, one year group ahead of fellow footballer Kieran Tierney.

Career statistics

Honours

Livingston