Adam Kieran O'Reilly (born 11 May 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division. He made his professional debut for Preston North End in December 2018, aged 17 before spending time on loan at Hyde United, Stalybridge Celtic (over two spells), Bamber Bridge, Waterford and St Patrick's Athletic.
 O'Reilly with St Patrick's Athletic in 2022. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adam Kieran O'Reilly[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 2001[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Derry City | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2017 | Ringmahon Rangers | ||
| 2016–2018 | Preston North End | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2023 | Preston North End | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Hyde United (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Bamber Bridge (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2021 | → Waterford (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2022 | → St Patrick's Athletic (loan) | 34 | (2) |
| 2023– | Derry City | 45 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 6 | (1) |
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:43, 23 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:35, 23 August 2020 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editRaised in Mahon, Cork,[3] O'Reilly progressed through the academy of local side Ringmahon Rangers, where he played under his father, Kieran. During his time with the club he produced an act of sportsmanship that went viral, passing a penalty straight to the opposing goalkeeper after it was deemed that it was unfairly awarded to his side.[4]
Preston North End
editHe signed for Preston North End in December 2016 after successfully trialing with the club.[5][6] During his first full season with the club's academy, he helped his side reach the Lancashire FA Youth Cup final, was named in the team of the season and won Preston's Scholar of the Year award.[7] The highlight of the season came in February 2018 when he was named on the substitute's bench for the first team's Championship match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, although he was not called to enter the field of play.[7]
On 29 December 2018, following a string of injuries in the first-team squad, O'Reilly was afforded the chance to feature on the bench again in a league encounter against Aston Villa. He made his debut in the final minutes of the match, coming on as a substitute for compatriot Graham Burke as the two sides played out to a 1–1 draw.[8] In doing so, he became the 20th-youngest player ever to represent the club.[9] The following month, he signed his first professional contract with Preston.[10] On 27 October 2020, he signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2023.[11]
Loan to Hyde United
editAt the start of March 2019, O'Reilly signed for Hyde United on a short-term loan deal and made his debut for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Farsley Celtic.[12] The first goal of O'Reilly's senior career came on 30 March 2019, scoring in a 5–3 win over Stafford Rangers.[13] He made 4 appearances for the club, scoring 1 goal.[14]
Loan to Stalybridge Celtic
editIn January 2020 he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan until the end of the season along with fellow Preston teammate Ethan Walker.[15] His first goal for the club came on 4 February 2020 in a 2–1 loss against Gainsborough Trinity.[16] He returned to Preston following 7 appearances in all competitions and 1 goal.[17]
Loan to Bamber Bridge
editIn October 2020 he joined Bamber Bridge on a short term loan deal until the end of November, alongside Ex-Preston teammate Mathew Hudson.[18][19] He scored on his debut the following day in a 2–1 loss to Buxton.[20] He made a total of 3 appearances for the club.[21]
Loan to Waterford
editOn 22 February 2021, he returned to Ireland, signing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford on loan until 30 June 2021 ahead of their 2021 season.[22] He made his debut for the club in the opening game of the season on 19 March 2021 as his side lost 1–0 away to newly promoted side Drogheda United.[23] O'Reilly left the club at the end of June after 16 appearances for the club.[24]
Second Stalybridge Celtic loan
editOn 19 November 2021 O'Reilly returned to Stalybridge Celtic on loan until the end of December.[25] He made 4 league appearances for the club before returning to Preston North End.[26]
St Patrick's Athletic loan
editOn 20 January 2022, O'Reilly signed for League of Ireland Premier Division runners up and FAI Cup holders St Patrick's Athletic on loan until 31 July, ahead of their 2022 season.[27][28][29] On 11 February 2022, he made his debut for the club in the 2022 President of Ireland's Cup against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, scoring his penalty in the shootout as his side lost 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[30] O'Reilly was voted Player of the Month by the club's fans for June following a run of excellent performances.[31] On 19 July 2022, he signed a loan extension until the end of the season in November.[32] O'Reilly made his first appearance in European football on 21 July 2022 in a 1–1 draw with Slovenian side NŠ Mura in the UEFA Europa Conference League.[33] He was named as the club's Player of the Month award for July 2022, his second month running to win the award.[34] O'Reilly scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win away to Bohemians at Dalymount Park on 29 August 2022.[35] On 7 October 2022, he scored a 93rd minute winner away to Dundalk to secure a crucial 2–1 win for his side in the race for Europe.[36] He received the Young Player of the Year award at the club awards night after being voted by supporters.[37]
Derry City
editOn 30 January 2023, O'Reilly departed Preston North End after six and a half years at the club, signing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City on a two-year-contract for an undisclosed fee.[38][39] O'Reilly made his debut on 10 February 2023 in a 2–0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the 2023 President of Ireland's Cup.[40]
International career
editO'Reilly has represented Republic of Ireland at various youth levels and was part of the squad which reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[7] On 19 September 2022, O'Reilly was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the first time for their 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualification Play-off games against Israel U21.[41]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 25 October 2024[42]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Preston North End | 2018–19 | EFL Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Hyde United (loan) | 2018–19 | Northern Premier League | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | ||||
| Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 2019–20 | Northern Premier League | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 7 | 1 | |||
| Bamber Bridge (loan) | 2020–21 | Northern Premier League | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | ||||
| Waterford (loan) | 2021 | LOI Premier Division | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 2021–22 | Northern Premier League | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
| St Patrick's Athletic (loan) | 2022 | LOI Premier Division | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 40 | 2 | |
| Derry City | 2023 | LOI Premier Division | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 34 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 2[e] | 0 | — | 40 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 62 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 74 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 130 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 150 | 7 | ||
- ^ Appearances in the Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearances in the FA Trophy
- ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ a b Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
Honours
editClub
editIndividual
edit- St Patrick's Athletic Young Player of the Year: 2022[37]
References
edit- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Preston North End" (PDF). English Football League. p. 57. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Adam O'Reilly". Preston North End. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Irish Prodigy Exclusive: 16-Year-Old Adam O'Reilly On Upcoming Preston Debut". Pundit Arena. 19 February 2018.
- ^ Hurley, Denis (19 March 2014). "O'Reilly hailed for 'wonderful act of sportsmanship'". Irish Examiner.
- ^ Barrett, Richard (19 February 2018). "Irish Prodigy Exclusive: 16-year old Adam O'Reilly on upcoming Preston Debut". The Pundit Arena. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Amateur manager's striking sons sign professional contracts". The Junior Soccer Portal. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ a b c Casey, Gavan (22 May 2018). "Preston's 17-year-old Irish star scoops two awards after impressive first season". The 41. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ Norris, Darren (31 December 2018). "How the Irish fared: Preston debut perfect present for Adam O'Reilly". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Walker Becomes Youngest League Player For Lilywhites". Preston North End. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Adam O'Reilly Signs First Professional Contract". Prestoin North End Football Club. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- ^ "TheJournal.ie - Ireland U19 midfielder rewarded with new Preston North End deal". www.the42.ie.
- ^ Lord, Adam (11 March 2019). "Preston North End youngster Adam O'Reilly heads to Hyde United on loan". Lancashire Post. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
- ^ "Hyde United v Stafford Rangers – Hyde United".
- ^ "Adam OReilly – Hyde United". hydeunited.co.uk.
- ^ "PNE Duo Join Stalybridge Celtic". Preston North End FC. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Match Centre". www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
- ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Player Profile Adam O'Reilly".
- ^ "PNE Duo Join Bamber Bridge". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ "Duo join Bamber Bridge from Preston - The Pitching In Northern Premier League". www.thenpl.co.uk.
- ^ "Bamber Bridge 1 - 2 Buxton". www.pitchero.com.
- ^ "Adam O´Reilly :: Adam O´Reilly :: Stalybridge Celtic". www.playmakerstats.com.
- ^ "Adam O'Reilly Joins Waterford On Loan". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ "'A real sucker punch':Late heartbreak for Waterford and Kevin Sheedy". The Irish Examiner. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland - A. O'Reilly - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Stalybridge Celtic Loan For O'Reilly". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Player Profile Adam O'Reilly". www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
- ^ "O'Reilly Joins On Loan". www.stpatsfc.com.
- ^ "Adam O'Reilly Joins St Pat's On Loan". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ Team, The42. "St Pat's add to their squad by snapping up Preston midfielder Adam O'Reilly on loan". The42.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Fennessy, Paul. "Memorable return for Jack Byrne as Shamrock Rovers beat Pat's on penalties". The42.
- ^ "O'Reilly named June Player of the Month". twitter.com. 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Adam O'Reilly Extends St Pat's Loan". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ "Chris Forrester inspires revival as St Patrick's Athletic keep the tie alive". The Irish Times.
- ^ "O'Reilly wins July Player of the Month". twitter.com. 19 August 2022.
- ^ "TheJournal.ie - St Pat's all but seal fourth place after dismissing Bohs in Dublin derby". www.the42.ie.
- ^ Rogers, James (7 October 2022). "O'Reilly bags crucial late winner for St Pat's against Dundalk". Irish Examiner.
- ^ a b "2022 Awards Night Winners". www.stpatsfc.com.
- ^ "Adam O'Reilly Signs For Derry City". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ "Derry land Preston's Adam O'Reilly to boost title hopes". 30 January 2023 – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ ""When we heard the news we were all heartbroken for him but tonight it was just nice to give him one back."".
- ^ "SQUAD UPDATE | Four called into U21 squad | Football Association of Ireland".
- ^ "A. O'Reilly". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2019.