Aaron O'Driscoll
Aaron Maurice O'Driscoll (born 4 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for NPL Victoria outfit Altona Magic.
| Aaron O’Driscoll playing for Manchester City in 2014. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aaron Maurice O'Driscoll[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Altona Magic | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | Cherry Orchard | ||
| 2014–2016 | Manchester City | ||
| 2016–2020 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Mansfield Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Longford Town (loan) | 36 | (1) |
| 2022 | Shelbourne | 25 | (0) |
| 2023 | Christchurch United | 17 | (3) |
| 2023– | Altona Magic | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 1 | (0) |
| Republic of Ireland U19 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:18, 28 November 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:03, 2 September 2020 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Born in Dublin,[3] O'Driscoll played youth football for Cherry Orchard before signing for Manchester City's academy in 2014.[4][5] He was released by Manchester City after two seasons at the club, having suffered an injury in his second.[5] He signed a professional contract with Southampton in July 2016.[4][5] He appeared nine times for the club's under-21 side in the EFL Trophy before being released in summer 2020.[6][3]
He signed a two-year contract with League Two side Mansfield Town following a trial period with the club.[7][6][8] He made his debut for the club on 29 August 2020 in a 4–0 EFL Trophy defeat away to Preston North End.[3] On 26 February 2021, Aaron joined Longford Town on loan until the end of November.[9] He made his debut for the club on 20 March 2021 in a 2–0 home win over Derry City.[3] In a difficult season for the team which ended with Longford's relegation from the League of Ireland Premier Division, O'Driscoll played every game and was a standout performer being awarded the supporters player of the year award.
On 13 January 2022, O'Driscoll signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Shelbourne.[10]
On 23 March 2023, O'Driscoll joined New Zealand Southern League side Christchurch United.[11] He scored 3 goals in 17 appearances as the club won the 2023 Southern League.[12] On 10 September 2023 he was part of the team that won the 2023 Chatham Cup, defeating Melville United on penalties in the final.[13]
On 27 November 2023, O'Driscoll signed for NPL Victoria side Altona Magic ahead of the 2024 season.[14]
International career edit
O'Driscoll made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland at under-17 level.[3] He also played at under-19 level alongside future senior internationals including Aaron Connolly, Lee O'Connor and Dara O'Shea.[8]
Personal life edit
He is the son of former footballer Maurice O'Driscoll, who won the League of Ireland Premier Division with St Patrick's Athletic.[8]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 10 September 2023
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Southampton U21 | 2017–18[15] | — | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2018–19[16] | — | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2019–20[17] | — | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Mansfield Town | 2020–21[18] | League Two | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021–22[19] | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Longford Town (loan) | 2021[3] | League of Ireland Premier Division | 36 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 38 | 2 | ||
| Shelbourne | 2022[3] | League of Ireland Premier Division | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 0 | ||
| Christchurch United | 2023 | Southern League | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | – | – | 24 | 4 | ||
| Total | 81 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 103 | 6 | ||
Honours edit
- Christchurch United
References edit
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Mansfield Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 40. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Aaron O'Driscoll". www.premierleague.com. Premier League. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g Aaron O'Driscoll at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ a b Fennessy, Paul (11 July 2016). "Promising Irish teenager thrilled to sign professional contract with Southampton". The42. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "Former Manchester City starlet Aaron O'Driscoll joins Southampton". Goal. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Stags sign O'Driscoll on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ Thirkill, Stephen (20 August 2020). "Aaron O'Driscoll keen to establish himself in the Mansfield Town starting eleven". Mansfield and Ashfield Chad. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Dollery, Paul (20 August 2020). "'We might just have a top player on our hands' - O'Driscoll moves on after Southampton exit". The42. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Mansfield Town's Aaron O'Driscoll extends Longford Town loan deal". Longford Town FC. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Shelbourne announces signing of Aaron O'Driscoll". Shelbourne FC. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Aaron O'Driscoll joins Christchurch United after leaving Shelbourne". EXTRATIME. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ https://cufc.co.nz/news/tpost/tsk4m8tgx1-christchurch-united-fc-secures-back-to-b
- ^ https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/132741?newsfeedId=1229959
- ^ "Altona Magic SC is excited to announce the arrival of Aaron O'Driscoll who has signed for 2024!". Stefce Grujovski. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron O'Driscoll in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron O'Driscoll in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron O'Driscoll in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron O'Driscoll in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Aaron O'Driscoll in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ https://cufc.co.nz/news/tpost/tsk4m8tgx1-christchurch-united-fc-secures-back-to-b
- ^ https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/132741?newsfeedId=1229959