Evan Robert Weir (born 16 April 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Walsall.

Club career

Born in Ratoath,[1] Weir spent his early career with UCD and Maynooth University Town, before signing for Drogheda United for the 2022 season.[2][3][4][5] He combined his playing career with his job as an electrician.[6]

He signed for English club Walsall with effect from January 2024, returning on loan to Drogheda.[7][8][9][10]

International career

Weir spent time at Ireland under-21 training camps, before receiving a call-up to the squad in October 2023.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played on 22 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
UCD 2020[1] League of Ireland First Division 16 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 17 4
2021[1] League of Ireland First Division 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 23 0
Total 37 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 40 4
Drogheda United 2022[1] League of Ireland Premier Division 27 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 28 4
2023[1] League of Ireland Premier Division 24 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 25 1
Total 51 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 53 5
Walsall 2023–24[12] EFL League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024–25[13] EFL League Two 8 0 0 0 3 0 5[a] 0 16 0
Total 8 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 16 0
Drogheda United (loan) 2024[1] League of Ireland Premier Division 19 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 4
Career total 115 13 5 0 3 0 5 0 128 13
  1. ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Evan Weir at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Evan Weir | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  3. ^ "Former UCD full-back Weir signs for Drogheda United". LMFM.
  4. ^ "Drogheda United's Evan is Weir-y of UCD goals threat". Independent.ie. 1 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Evan Weir goes from hero to zero as Drogheda and Shamrock Rovers draw in Tallaght". The Irish Times.
  6. ^ Sneyd, David (23 February 2023). "The endgame - Why Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers will soon be thing of the past". The 42.
  7. ^ "Evan Weir joins the Saddlers from Drogheda United". www.saddlers.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Walsall sign defender Weir as Earing pens new deal" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  9. ^ Sneyd, David (30 December 2023). "Drogheda benefit from American link as Weir signs for Walsall but stays on loan". The 42.
  10. ^ "Evan Weir has more to give Drogheda United before Walsall move". www.independent.ie. 1 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Drogheda United defender Evan Weir answers late call to Ireland U21 squad". Independent.ie. 10 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Games played by Evan Weir in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Games played by Evan Weir in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
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