He previously played for Cambridge United in the Football League and for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Premiership, as well as for several non-league teams.
[3] Initially a defender, he was converted to a more attacking role during his time at the Academy,[2] and made his first-team debut on 9 November 2010, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 draw at home to Grimsby Town.
[10] His contract with Cambridge United was cancelled by mutual consent on 30 January 2016,[3] and Hughes signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle of the Scottish Premiership two days later.
[22] In Hughes' first season at the club he finished as top scorer with 42 goals in 45 appearances,[23] helping Worksop win the NPL East Division title.
[25] In an interview with BBC Sport, Hughes revealed his struggles with drug addictions, self-harm and an attempted suicide during his career.