Holden went on to impress in pre-season for Pools, particularly when he came on as a late substitute in Ritchie Humphreys" testimonial game against Premier League side Sunderland but only went on to make three league appearances in the 2011-2012 season as Hartlepool finished 13th in League One.
Born in Krugersdorp, South Africa, Holden made his senior debut for English club Hartlepool United in April 2011 in a 1–1 draw, with other debutants Andy Rafferty and Josh Rowbotham, against Tranmere Rovers. After being a regular for the reserve and youth side, Holden was handed a professional deal with Hartlepool in April 2012. Holden was rewarded with a new contract in December 2012 to keep him at Victoria Park.
He went on to make 17 league appearances in the 2012-2013 season which saw him challenging to keep the experienced left-back Evan Horwood out of the first-team
Holden became a regular in the second half of the 2013-2014 season after an injury to Neil Austin, which led to him starting in Pools’ final twenty games of the season. In May 2014, Holden signed a new contract with Hartlepool.
He signed for Scottish club Ross County in June 2015, making his debut on 25 August in a 2–0 Scottish League Cup victory over Ayr United. On 5 February 2016, Holden signed for National League side Gateshead.
He made his debut on 13 February as a substitute in a 0–4 defeat to Dover Athletic.
Holden is an attacking-minded left-back known for his long throws, fast pace, and having a strong left foot.
