Andrew Moran

Bray Wanderers Moran made his first team debut for the club in a victory over Drogheda United in August 2019 aged just 15 years 307 days old, making him the youngest player in the club's history. On 28 February 2020, he became the club's youngest ever goalscorer at 16 years 135 days old when he scored in a 2–0 win over Wexford at the Carlisle Grounds.

Brighton & Hove Albion In July 2020, Moran signed for the academy of Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion, alongside Bray Wanderers teammate Leigh Kavanagh. April 2021 saw Moran linked with a move to fellow Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea. After a year at the club, he signed his first professional contract with Brighton in July 2021.

Moran signed a three-year contract extension with the club in August 2022. On 6 September, Moran scored his first professional goal in England whilst playing for the Brighton under-21s, scoring the opener in the 2–1 loss at League Two side Colchester United in Albion's first group stage match of the 2022–23 EFL Trophy. He made his Premier League debut on 3 January 2023, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute replacing Solly March in a 4–1 away win over Everton. On 22 August 2023, Moran scored a brace with the under-21s in a 3–2 away win over League Two side Walsall in the opening group stage match of the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Blackburn Rovers loan Moran signed for EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan on 26 August 2023. He made his debut a day later, coming on as a 57th-minute substitute in a 1–0 away win over Watford. Moran started in the next match on 30 August, where he assisted John Buckley's goal, in Blackburn's 8–0 away win over League Two side Harrogate Town in the EFL Cup second round.

Stoke City loan Moran joined Stoke City on 16 August 2024 on loan for the 2024–25 season. Moran made 39 appearances for Stoke scoring four goals, as they finished in 18th position, avoiding relegation on the final day of the season.

Los Angeles FC loan Moran joined Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC on 21 August 2025 on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season. On 18 October 2025, Moran scored his first goal for the club, a 90th minute equaliser in a 2–2 draw away to Colorado Rapids.

Preston North End On 2 February 2026, Preston announced the club had signed the player on a three-and-a-half year deal.

International career Moran has captained the Republic of Ireland under-15s and has also represented his country at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 level. He made his Ireland under-21 debut in a 1–1 draw with Luxembourg at the Stade Jos Nosbaum in Dudelange on 7 September 2021.

Moran's first international goal came on 29 March 2022 in the Republic of Ireland U19s 4–0 win over Armenia U19s in the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying Elite round. Moran scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland U21s on 16 June 2023 in a 2–2 draw with Ukraine U21s in a friendly played in Austria.

On 21 November 2023, Moran made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland, replacing Mikey Johnston from the bench in a 1–1 draw with New Zealand in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

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