Kane Ruudi Hemmings (born 8 April 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two side Crewe Alexandra.
He has previously played for Tamworth, Rangers, Cowdenbeath, Dundee (twice), Barnsley, Oxford United, Mansfield Town, Notts County, Burton Albion, Tranmere Rovers and Stevenage.
At aged 13 he moved from playing in the Burton and District Football League to Tamworth,[3] where he won top goal scorer award in the 2006–07 season.
[3] Hemmings made his first on-field appearance in the UEFA Champions League qualifier against Malmö FF on 3 August 2011 in which Rangers were beaten 2–1 on aggregate.
[8] After the 2011–12 season, Rangers entered administration, then were liquidated and many players consequently departed, Hemmings was among those who stayed, and attended training in late June.
[28] He scored his first Barnsley goal in the first round of the Football League Trophy, in a 2–0 win over York City on 2 September 2014.
[35] Hemmings started the season very well at one point having scored 12 goals in 10 games, including a goal in a 2–1 victory over Dundee United in the Dundee derby, this form had the striker linked with a £2M move to Chinese side Beijing Renhe as well as being recommended for a call up to the Jamaica national team by former Jamaica manager John Barnes.
A release clause in Hemmings's contract saw him sold for far less than his valuation from the club who ideally valued the striker for a 7 figure sum.
[41] On 1 June 2018, Hemmings signed for Notts County on a three-year contract for a fee of approximately £100,000 (two years with the club having the option for a third term).
[42] Whilst having success on the scoring sheet in his one season with the Magpies, the club would find themselves relegated out of the Football League and in a very poor financial position.
[43] In a season that finished early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hemmings was top scorer for the Dark Blues, netting 10 goals in all competitions.
[45] Hemmings reportedly agreed a wage cut, but eventually reneged and departed the club by mutual consent on 5 August 2020.
[47] On 13 January 2022, Hemmings joined EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a two-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
[60] In The Guardian in February 2021, Hemmings detailed his struggles with mental health and anxiety throughout his career, including thoughts of suicide.