Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh (born 11 May 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Accrington Stanley, on loan from Premier League club Southampton.[1]
Club career
Cork City
He started his career at Fermoy F.C. before joining Cork City academy in 2019. He signed a professional contract with Cork in 2021.[2] He made his senior debut for Cork City in March 2023.[3]
Southampton
He joined Premier League side Southampton in January 2024 from Cork City for an undisclosed fee.[4] He was included in Southampton's match-day squad for the EFL Cup tie against Cardiff City on 28 August 2024, making his debut as a second half substitute.[5][6]
Accrington Stanley (loan)
On 3 February 2025, O'Brien-Whitmarsh joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[7] He made his debut for the club on 8 February 2025 in a 0–0 draw with AFC Wimbledon.[8][9]
International career
He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at under-19 level.[10] In November 2024, he received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain.[11] He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Sweden on 14 November 2024.[12]
Personal life
He is the son of former Cobh Ramblers striker Paul Whitmarsh.[13]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 8 February 2025[14]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cork City | 2021 | League of Ireland First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | League of Ireland First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 25 | 4 | ||
| Total | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 25 | 4 | |||
| Southampton | 2024–25[15] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2024–25[15] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 4 | ||
- ^ Appearance in League of Ireland Premier Division play-off
References
- ^ "Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ O'Connell, Dylan (13 January 2024). "Cork City's Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh makes move to Southampton". echolive.ie. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ House, Alfie (12 January 2024). "New Southampton signing sets out '30,000' St Mary's ambition". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "'Dream' move for Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh as he signs for Southampton from Cork City". Irish Examiner. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Cardiff City vs. Southampton". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Report: Rotated Saints see off Cardiff in chaotic cup tie". Southampton FC. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Joe joins on loan". Accrington Stanley FC. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Report:Stanley 0–0 AFC Wimbledon". Accrington Stanley FC. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Accrington Stanley 0–0 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Transfers: Cork City's Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh joins Southampton". rte. 12 Jan 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.fai.ie/latest/jim-crawford-names-under-21-squad-sweden-friendlies/
- ^ https://www.fai.ie/latest/report-sweden-u21-2-0-ireland-u21/
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Aidan (12 January 2024). "'It's always been a dream to get a contract in England' – Cork teen Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh's delight at Southampton move". Imdependent.ie. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
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