Jeffrey Edward Hughes (born 29 May 1985) is a retired Northern Irish footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

He was originally deployed in the left-back position for Larne, however under John Schofield at Lincoln, he proved himself equally adept at playing a more attacking role as a wing-back and a winger on the left side.

[11] In January 2016, Hughes moved to Tranmere Rovers, on loan for the rest of the season,[12] before signing a two-year deal with them in July of that year.

During his second spell at the club, Hughes lead the Inver men to the Championship title in 2019 and promotion back into the Irish Premiership, for the first time since 2005.

On 8 February 2023, Hughes announced his retirement following a serious injury,[14] remaining at Larne in the role of Head of Youth Development Phase.