Sebastian Hines is a professional football player, who was born on May 29, 1988 in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England. Being the son of an American father, he is eligible to play for the United States national team, but he represents his birth country, England, in international matches. His younger brother, Dominic Hines, is also a footballer who plays for Farsley Celtic.
Having represented the England U-16 and U-17 squads, Sebastian Hines has made his international U-19 debut on October 7, 2006 against Spain. The match was in preparation for the European U-19 Championship Tournament, scheduled to be held in Austria.
Sebastian Hines began his youth club career in Kirk Deighton Rangers and developed his football skills. His tall figure and quick pace makes him to be a reliable central defender of his team. In October 2005, he sustained a serious knee injury, which posed a threat to his football career, but he was lucky to recover from it completely. In his first match as a senior team player in Middlesbrough, Sebastian Hines scored a brilliant goal against Hull City in the third round of the Football Association (FA) Cup on January 16, 2007. His first goal, which was netted from outside the box, showcased his tremendous skill for scoring goals.
Sebastian Hines got his first Premier League opportunity on August 18, 2007, when he came in as a substitute to play against Fulham.
