Oisin McEntee

Oisin Michael McEntee (born 5 January 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Walsall, as a defender.

Oisin McEntee
Personal information
Full name Oisin Michael McEntee[1]
Date of birth (2001-01-05) 5 January 2001
Place of birth Shercock, Ireland
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Walsall
Number 4
Youth career
Cootehill
Carrick Rovers
2014–2015 Belvedere
2015–2017 Malahide United
2017–2020 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Newcastle United 0 (0)
2021–2022 → Greenock Morton (loan) 25 (1)
2022– Walsall 27 (1)
International career
Republic of Ireland U17
Republic of Ireland U18
Republic of Ireland U19
Republic of Ireland U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:35, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Born in Shercock,[1] McEntee's father was a Gaelic footballer, and McEntee played at youth level for Shercock before concentrating on football.[2] McEntee attended Patrician High School in Carrickmacross.[2]

Club career

McEntee spent his early career with Cootehill, Carrick Rovers, Belvedere and Malahide United.[2] McEntee joined Newcastle United at the age of 16, captaining their under-18 team.[2] He spent time on loan at Greenock Morton before signing for Walsall in May 2022.[3][4] He underwent shoulder surgery in June 2022.[5]

International career

McEntee is an Irish youth international.[1][6][7] He appeared at the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[2]

References
  1. "Republic of Ireland - O. McEntee - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Fennessy, Paul. "The son of an ex-inter-county GAA player aiming to realise a Premier League dream". The42.
  3. "Walsall sign Newcastle centre-back McEntee" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. Team, The42. "McEntee falls on his feet at Walsall after he's released by Newcastle". The42.
  5. Edwards, Joe. "Walsall's Oisin McEntee undergoes shoulder surgery". www.expressandstar.com.
  6. "Morton defender aims for Euro qualification with Ireland U21s". Greenock Telegraph.
  7. Dempsey, Andrew (1 August 2022). "Exclusive: Oisin McEntee on his Newcastle exit & Ireland underage journey".
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