Cory O'Sullivan (born 2 May 2006) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers.
Career
Youth career
Ballyfermot, County Dublin man O'Sullivan began playing with local club Cherry Orchard,[1] before joining the academy of League of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers at the age of 10.[2]
Shamrock Rovers
On 29 July 2022, O'Sullivan made his senior debut for Shamrock Rovers, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–0 win over Bangor GG in the FAI Cup at Tallaght Stadium.[3] He made his League of Ireland Premier Division debut for the club on 29 April 2024, replacing Dylan Watts in the 68th minute of a 4–0 win at home to Drogheda United.[4] On 2 August 2024, he scored his first goal at senior level, opening the scoring in the 8th minute of a 2–1 win over Waterford at the RSC.[5] O'Sullivan made his first appearance in European competition on 3 October 2024, replacing Markus Poom in the 54th minute of a 1–1 draw at home to APOEL in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League at Tallaght Stadium.[6]
International career
O'Sullivan has represented the Republic of Ireland at various underage levels. He was part of the squad for the Republic of Ireland U17 side's 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship campaign in May 2023.[7] In November 2023, he received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U19 side.[8]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 28 March 2025[9]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shamrock Rovers | 2022 | LOI Premier Division | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0[b] | 0 | 0[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[b] | 0 | 0[d] | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3[e] | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 0[d] | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
| Total | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | ||
- ^ Includes FAI Cup
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in the UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
- ^ 2 appearances in the UEFA Europa League; 1 appearance in the UEFA Conference League
- ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League
References
- ^ https://x.com/CherryOrchardFC/status/1785248446955368758
- ^ "Academy Stars".
- ^ "FAI Cup Report: Bangor Celtic 0 - 4 Shamrock Rovers". extratime.com.
- ^ Buttner, Paul (April 29, 2024). "Rovers rediscover spark to hand Drogheda a drubbing" – via www.rte.ie.
- ^ "'Nothing fazes him' - Stephen Bradley hails Hoops teen after breakthrough goal". Irish Mirror. August 3, 2024.
- ^ "Subs inspire 10-man Shamrock Rovers as Dylan Watts pops up with late, late leveller". Irish Independent. October 3, 2024.
- ^ "Ireland squad announced for U17 Euros". Football Association of Ireland. 2023-05-12.
- ^ "MU19 | Mohan names squad for U19 EURO qualifiers". www.fai.ie.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland - C. O'Sullivan - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
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