Player: Michael Hughes

Nationality: Northern Ireland

International Team: Northern Ireland

• Full name: Michael Hughes
• Position: Midfielder
• Born: 21 December 1964 (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
• Club career (highlights):
  • 1982–1988: Cliftonville (Northern Ireland) — early career
  • 1988–1995: St Mirren (Scotland) — established midfielder
  • 1995–1998: Millwall (England) — Football League appearances
  • 1998–2000: Reading (England)
  • Later played for and/or had spells with clubs in lower leagues before retirement
• Northern Ireland international career:
  • Caps: 17 (senior appearances for Northern Ireland)
  • Goals: 2
  • Active years for national team: early 1990s (debut 1992)
• Style of play: Central/attacking midfielder known for passing, set-pieces and work rate.
• After playing: Worked in coaching/scouting roles and stayed involved in football at various levels (roles varied after retirement).

Notes: There are other footballers with similar names; the details above refer to Michael Hughes (born 1964) from Belfast who represented Northern Ireland. Club years and exact stats may vary by source; consult official club or national records for match-by-match details.