Aaron Greene (born 2 January 1990) is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division. His former clubs include Galway United, Bohemians, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic, Limerick, and Bray Wanderers.
Career
Early career
Greene has played for Galway United, Bohemians, Sligo Rovers, Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic, Limerick, and Bray Wanderers between 2009 and 2018.[1]
Return to Shamrock Rovers
Greene returned to Shamrock Rovers in 2018.[1] Greene scored 15 goals in all competitions during the 2019 season.[1] After the 1–1 draw against Shelbourne on 11 August 2023,[2] Greene was restrained by teammates after comments were directed at him by a supporter.[3]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Galway United | 2009 | LOI Premier Division | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 5 | ||
| Bohemians | 2010 | LOI Premier Division | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| Sligo Rovers | 2011 | LOI Premier Division | 35 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 4[d] | 0 | 49 | 7 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 2012 | LOI Premier Division | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | 7[e] | 3 | 32 | 5 |
| Sligo Rovers | 2013 | LOI Premier Division | 24 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0[a] | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 33 | 7 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 5[f] | 3 | 25 | 6 | ||
| Total | 41 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 58 | 13 | ||
| St Patrick's Athletic | 2014 | LOI Premier Division | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 1[g] | 0 | 10 | 2 | |||
| 2015 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 1[g] | 0 | 38 | 10 | ||
| Total | 40 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 12 | ||
| Limerick | 2016 | LOI First Division | 22 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — | 1[h] | 0 | 27 | 13 | |
| Bray Wanderers | 2017 | LOI Premier Division | 33 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[i] | 0 | 36 | 12 | |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1[g] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 44 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 12 | ||
| Shamrock Rovers | 2018 | LOI Premier Division | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 1 | 0[g] | 0 | 43 | 15 | ||
| 2020 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 2[c] | 0 | — | 23 | 8 | ||||
| 2021 | 33 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 6[j] | 0 | 1[k] | 0 | 42 | 6 | |||
| 2022 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 12[l] | 1 | 0[k] | 0 | 47 | 5 | |||
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[m] | 0 | 1[k] | 0 | 23 | 6 | |||
| 2024 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[n] | 2 | 1[k] | 0 | 30 | 10 | |||
| Total | 168 | 42 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 219 | 50 | ||
| Career total | 405 | 97 | 32 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 39 | 6 | 31 | 6 | 521 | 119 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Three appearances in the Setanta Sports Cup; one appearance in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ a b c d e f Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in Setanta Sports Cup
- ^ Three appearances in the Setanta Sports Cup; four appearances, three goals in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ Four appearances, three goals in the Setanta Sports Cup; one appearances in the President of Ireland's Cup
- ^ a b c d Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ Appearances in Munster Senior Cup
- ^ Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Two appearances in the UEFA Champions League; four appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ a b c d Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup
- ^ Three appearances, one goal in the UEFA Champions League; four appearances in the UEFA Europa League; five appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ One appearance in the UEFA Champions League; two appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Four appearances, two goals in the UEFA Champions League
Honours
- Bohemians
- Sligo Rovers
- FAI Cup (2): 2011, 2013
- Setanta Sports Cup (1): 2014
- Limerick
- Shamrock Rovers
- League of Ireland Premier Division (4): 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- FAI Cup (1): 2019
- President of Ireland's Cup (2): 2022, 2024
- Leinster Senior Cup (1): 2011–12
- St Patrick's Athletic
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "A. GREENE". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "SHELBOURNE VS. SHAMROCK ROVERS 1 - 1". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ McDonnell, Daniel (12 August 2023). "Shels issue apology to Aaron Greene after 'inexcusable comments' from fan to Shamrock Rovers forward". Irish Independent. MediaHuis. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ Newberry, Niall (23 July 2023). "Ten-man Dundalk FC have dumped Shamrock Rovers out of the Sports Direct FAI Cup". Dundalk Democrat. Oriel Park: Iconic Media. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
