Andrew Quinn (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Quinn | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Drogheda United | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2021 | Dundalk | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Dundalk | 1 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Bray Wanderers (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2022 | Drogheda United | 30 | (0) |
| 2023 | Shelbourne | 16 | (0) |
| 2024– | Drogheda United | 33 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:53, 18 March 2025 (UTC) | |||
Andrew Quinn (born 24 January 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United. His previous clubs are Dundalk, Bray Wanderers and Shelbourne.
Career
[edit]Youth career
[edit]Dunshaughlin, County Meath man Quinn signed for the academy of League of Ireland club Dundalk in 2018, initially playing with their under-17 side before working his way through the ranks up to first team level,[1]
Dundalk
[edit]Quinn made his senior debut for Dundalk on 27 September 2020, in a 4–0 defeat at home to Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park in what proved to be his only senior appearance for the club.[2]
Bray Wanderers loan
[edit]On 22 February 2021, it was announced that Quinn had signed for League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.[3] He made his debut for the club on 2 April 2021 in a 3–3 draw away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park in the opening game of the season.[4] On 9 July 2021, he scored the first senior goal of his career, a 94th-minute equaliser in a 2–2 draw away to Cork City at Turners Cross.[5] He made 28 appearances in all competitions during his loan spell with the club.[6]
Drogheda United
[edit]On 18 December 2021, he signed for Louth rivals Drogheda United ahead of the 2022 season.[7] He made his debut on 25 February 2022 in a 2–0 defeat at home to Shelbourne.[8] He made 32 appearances in all competitions during the season.[9]
Shelbourne
[edit]On 18 November 2022, Quinn signed for Shelbourne for the 2023 season.[10] He made his debut for the club on 6 March 2023, in a 2–1 defeat away to his former club Dundalk at Oriel Park.[11] He made 19 appearances for the club in all competitions before departing at the end of the season in search of more regular game time.[12]
Return to Drogheda United
[edit]In December 2023, Quinn returned to Drogheda United.[13][14] He scored his first goal for the club on 16 March 2024, in a 3–1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.[15] On 10 November 2024, Quinn opened the scoring in the 2024 FAI Cup final with a back post volley to help his side on their way to a 2–0 win over Derry City at the Aviva Stadium.[16] On 16 November 2024, he helped his side to a 3–1 win over Bray Wanderers at Tallaght Stadium in the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff.[17] Quinn signed a new contract with the club on 8 December 2024.[18][19] On 7 February 2025, he featured in his side's 2–0 loss to former club Shelbourne in the 2025 President of Ireland's Cup.[20]
International career
[edit]Quinn was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team for their game away to Montenegro U21 on 12 October 2021, but was not capped.[21]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played on 14 March 2025[22]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundalk | 2020 | LOI Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[b] | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Bray Wanderers (loan) | 2021 | LOI First Division | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[c] | 0 | 28 | 1 | |
| Drogheda United | 2022 | LOI Premier Division | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 0 | ||
| Shelbourne | 2023 | LOI Premier Division | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[d] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Drogheda United | 2024 | LOI Premier Division | 27 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 4[e] | 0 | 36 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[f] | 0 | 3[g] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Total | 33 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 4 | ||
| Career Total | 104 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 125 | 5 | ||
- ^ Includes FAI Cup
- ^ Apprarance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in the 2021 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff
- ^ Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ 1 appearance in the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff; 3 appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League
- ^ 1 appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup; 2 appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup
Honours
[edit]- Drogheda United
References
[edit]- ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
- ^ Pyne, Anthony (September 27, 2020). "Recap: Dundalk 0-4 Shamrock Rovers" – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ O'Reilly, Gareth. "Bray make three additions to First Division squad". extratime.com.
- ^ FC, Shelbourne (April 2, 2021). "Shels and Bray play out 3-3 thriller".
- ^ "League Report: Cork City 2 - 2 Bray Wanderers". extratime.com.
- ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
- ^ O'Connor, Tom. "Andrew Quinn moves from Dundalk to Drogheda United". extratime.com.
- ^ Landy, Barry (February 25, 2022). "Drogheda downed as Duff enjoys first win as Shels boss" – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
- ^ FC, Shelbourne (November 18, 2022). "Shels sign Andrew Quinn for 2023".
- ^ "League Report: Dundalk 2 - 1 Shelbourne". extratime.com.
- ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
- ^ "Doherty thrilled as centre-back duo sign for Drogheda United". Irish Independent. December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Returning Andrew Quinn ready to fill Conor Keeley's big boots at Drogheda United". Irish Independent. December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Sligo Rovers up to third after 3-1 win v Drogheda". OceanFM. March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Drogheda United hero Andrew Quinn on what it's like to score in the FAI Cup Final". www.independent.ie. November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Drogheda United secure Premier Division status with play-off win over Bray". Irish Independent. November 16, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Quinn signs new deal – Drogheda".
- ^ Team, Extratime. "FAI Cup holders Drogheda United re-sign Conor Kane, Andrew Quinn and Ryan Brennan". extratime.com.
- ^ Seery, Paul. "President's Cup Report: Shelbourne 2 - 0 Drogheda United". extratime.com.
- ^ "PREVIEW | Montenegro U21 v Ireland U21". www.fai.ie.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland - A. Quinn - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
External links
[edit]- 2002 births
- Living people
- Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
- Dundalk F.C. players
- Bray Wanderers F.C. players
- Drogheda United F.C. players
- Shelbourne F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- Men's association football defenders
- Association footballers from County Meath
- 21st-century Irish sportsmen