Jared Sean Gallagher (born 18 January 2002) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers.
 Gallagher with Young Lions in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jared Sean Gallagher | ||
| Date of birth | 18 January 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tampines Rovers | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2019 | KCC | ||
| 2019–2021 | Kitchee | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Young Lions | 31 | (2) |
| 2024– | Tampines Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021– | Singapore U23 | 14 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 June 2022 | |||
Youth career edit
While staying in Hong Kong, Gallagher played with the Kowloon Cricket Club’s (KCC) U-16 and U-18 side before switching to Kitchee SC's Under-18 academy side.[1] He also played with fellow Yau Yee League sides Azzuri and German All Stars. which both would play massive roles in his journey to become a professional footballer.[2]
Club career edit
Young Lions edit
Gallagher was announced as the Young Lions new player mid season signing in the 2021 season. He would then score his first professional goal against Hougang United in the 2023 Singapore Premier League season.[3] Following the end of the 2023 season, it was announced Jared would depart the developmental club on a free transfer.
Tampines Rovers edit
On 2 February 2024, Gallagher joined another Singapore Premier League club, Tampines Rovers.
International career edit
Youth edit
Gallagher was born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother which therefore, he his eligible to represent for Ireland or Singapore.
On 25 October 2021, Gallagher was called up to the Singapore under-23 national team. He make his debut on 31 October against South Korea U-23 during the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification match.
Senior edit
On 7 March 2024, Gallagher was called up to the senior squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against China.
Personal life edit
Jared studied at Yew Chung International School in Hong Kong for his secondary education [4] and graduated to National University of Singapore following his return to Singapore.
Born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother, Jared grew up in Bukit Gombak and then moved overseas to Shanghai in China and then Hong Kong before finally returning home in March 2020 to be enlisted for national service.[1] Due to his Irish roots, he supports the Irish club, Silgo Rovers, which he was invited for a chance to go for a 1 month trial stint with the club in June 2023 until 3 July 2023.[5][6]
Jared has his own podcast show, called Stuck In Podcast where he hosts expat and local footballers and talks about the local Singaporean football scene.[7]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of match played 17 April 2023.[8]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Young Lions | 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | ||
- Notes
International statistics edit
U23 International caps edit
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 October 2021 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  South Korea |
1–5 (lost) | 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
| 2 | 16 February 2022 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Thailand |
1–3 (lost) | 2022 AFF U-23 Championship |
| 3 | 19 February 2022 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Vietnam |
0–7 (lost) | 2022 AFF U-23 Championship |
| 4 | 11 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |  Cambodia |
1-0 (won) | 2021 SEA Games |
| 5 | 14 May 2022 | Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |  Malaysia |
2-2 (draw) | 2021 SEA Games |
| 6 | 24 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Hong Kong |
0–1 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 7 | 26 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore | Cambodia |
1–2 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 8 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Thailand |
1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 9 | 3 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Vietnam |
1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 10 | 6 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Laos |
0-0 (draw) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 11 | 11 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Malaysia |
0-7 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 12 | 6 Sept 2023 | Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam |  Yemen |
0-3 (lost) | 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification |
References edit
- ^ a b Ganesan, Deepanraj (29 April 2023). "Mixed-heritage Singapore team gear up to face Thailand in SEA Games football opener". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Better Late Than Never: How Jared Gallagher Turned Pro for His Love Of The Game Part 1".
- ^ Singapore, Premier League. "FULL-TIME Young Lions 2-1 Hougang United Football Club (HGFC) #SPL". Facebook. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Ho, Tobbie (20 October 2020). "Young Multi-sport Athlete Awarded YCIS Male Sportsperson of the Year". info.ycis-hk.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Junpiter Futbol on Instagram: "Singapore U-23 Midfielder, Jared Gallagher will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, Sligo Rovers FC". Instagram. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "21-year-old Singaporean-Irish centre midfielder and Rook, Jared Gallagher (@jredgallagher), will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, @sligorovers 🔴". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "The Stuck In Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters". Spotify for Podcasters. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Jared Gallagher at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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