Colin O'Brien (footballer born 1990)

Colin O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Colin O'Brien
Date of birth January 22, 1990 (1990-01-22) (age 22)
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Drogheda United
Youth career
River Valley Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2008-2009 Dundalk 0 (0)
2009-2010 Shelbourne 39 (2)
2011- Drogheda United 16 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Colin O'Brien (born 22 January 1990 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland) is an Irish footballer currently playing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Drogheda United. O'Brien is as a midfielder. He is from a steeped footballing background as he is the son of former League of Ireland player Derek O'Brien, younger brother of fellow Drogheda United player Mark O'Brien and nephew of former Republic of Ireland internationals Ray and Fran.

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Career

Colin O'Brien began his League of Ireland career with Dundalk after joining from schoolboy club River Valley Rangers. O'Brien was appointed Dundalk's under 20 captain and he led the Lilywhites in their 2008-09 under 20 campaign. During the summer of 2009, O'Brien received a try out at older brother Mark's then club Shelbourne in a friendly against Leeds United. O'Brien impressed in this match and was immediately signed by Shelbourne. He made his Shelbourne competitive debut days later on 17 July 2009 in a First Division fixture against Sporting Fingal at Tolka Park.[1] He scored his first Shelbourne goal in just his second appearance a week later on 25 July 2009 against Athlone Town at the Athlone Town Stadium.[2] The young midfielder made 13 competitive appearances for Shelbourne in 2009 and he was rewarded for his performances by re-signing for Shelbourne for their 2010 First Division campaign.[3] In 2011, he signed for Drogheda United. However he found his opportunities limited because, Mark Nolan was the first-choice right-back. O'Brien's first goal for Drogheda came in a 32-2 draw against Derry City.

Career statistics

Correct as of October 30, 2010

Club Season League League Play-Offs FAI Cup League Cup Leinster SC Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dundalk 2009 Premier Division 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0
Total 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0
Shelbourne 2009 First Division 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - 13 1
2010 First Division 27 1 - - 1 0 1 0 4 0 33 1
Total 39 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 46 2
Career total 39 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 46 2

Honours

References

  1. ^ Shelbourne 1 - 0 Sporting Fingal extratime.ie
  2. ^ Athlone Town 2 - 2 Shelbourne extratime.ie
  3. ^ Casso & Collie re-join Shelbourne www.shelbournefc.com

External links

Drogheda United F.C. – current squad