| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerard O'Brien | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Patrick's Athletic | ||
| Number | TBA | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cherry Orchard | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003 | Athlone Town | ? | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Kildare County | 68 | (5) |
| 2006–2008 | Shamrock Rovers | 87 | (0) |
| 2009 | Derry City | 29 | (0) |
| 2010 | Sporting Fingal | 30 | (1) |
| 2011 | Bohemians | 30 | (2) |
| 2012– | St Patrick's Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Ger O'Brien (born 2 July 1984) is an Irish football defender, who currently plays for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland.
Ger O'Brien was signed by Eric Hannigan before the start of the 2004 season from Athlone Town. He was the first player to represent the Republic of Ireland at any level while playing with Kildare County. He represented the Eircom League International squad in Aberdeen for the quadrangular tournament with England, Scotland and Wales in 2004.[1] Ger O' Brien made 39 appearances for Kildare County in the 2005 season and was also awarded the clubs player of the season award.
Ger left Kildare County for Shamrock Rovers to become one of the country's best full backs. He missed most of the pre-season campaign in his first year with Shamrock Rovers but once the season began he became a first team regular pretty quickly. He revealed himself to be a tough and uncompromising defender and although he suffered an injury setback in early June he made a quick recovery and picked up where he left off.
On the 11th Of November 2007 Ger was voted Shamrock Rovers Player of the Year for the 2007 season and on the 13th he also represented his country in an Under 23 international against Slovakia in Dalymount Park.[2]
Earned his second U23 cap in May 2008 against Northern Ireland.[3]
Scored on his third U23 appearance against Belgium. Ireland went on to lose the match 2-1.[4]
Signed for Derry City on 3 year full time deal in February 2009.[5]
Played in Derry's four Europa League games in July and August 2009.
Following Derry's financial struggles in 2009, he opted to join Sporting Fingal for the 2010 season. [1]. After Sporting Fingal ceased trading, O'Brien's contract was cancelled. On the 15, February, 2011 Bohemians announced the signing of 9 players including O'Brien. He made his league debut for his new club against Bray Wanderers on March 4 at the Carlisle Grounds.[6]
O'Brien signed for the club he supported as a boy, St Patrick's Athletic for the 2012 season.
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