Brendan Carroll (footballer)

Brendan Carroll (died 14 June 2007)[1] was an Irish professional football player in the League of Ireland.

Brendan Carroll
Personal information
Full name Brendan Carroll
Place of birth Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Position(s) Centre-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1944–1946 Bray Wanderers
1946–1947 Bohemians 1 (0)
1947–1950 Shelbourne 32 (23)
1950–1951 Transport 9 (2)
1951–1957 Bray Wanderers
International career
1949 Republic of Ireland 2 (0)
1949 League of Ireland XI 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He played for Bray Wanderers from 1944 before moving to Bohemians briefly on his way to a successful career at Shelbourne whom he joined in 1947. He was top scorer for Shelbourne in seasons 1947/48 and 1948/49 and was also twice picked for his national team.

Carroll made two appearances for the Republic of Ireland national football team.[1] He made his international debut on 24 April 1949 in a 2–0 defeat to Belgium at Dalymount Park.

References

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  1. ^ a b Brendan Carroll at National-Football-Teams.com