Cian Barrett

Cian Barrett (born 19 April 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers. He has previously spent time on loan at Kerry and Waterford.

Club career Barrett came through the Shamrock Rovers academy, featuring for the under‑15 side before a move to Shelbourne's under‑17 team under Damien Duff. He later rejoined Shamrock Rovers, signing to the senior squad in early 2023. He made his senior debut for the club in a 4–1 victory over UCD in that season's Leinster Senior Cup.

In March 2023, Barrett joined Kerry on loan, making over 25 appearances in their inaugural First Division season.

The following season, Barrett was introduced as a substitute in Shamrock Rovers' President's Cup victory. He made 5 league appearances, and was named on the bench in UEFA Champions League qualifiers against Víkingur and Sparta Prague. He wore the number 24 shirt and appeared in midfield and defence across ten league games. Barrett returned to Shamrock Rovers at the conclusion of the season.

Barrett became increasingly involved in the Shamrock Rovers first-team squad in 2025. On 31 July, he made his European debut, starting in a UEFA Conference League qualifier against St Joseph's. On 5 October 2025, he scored the first senior goal of his career, the final goal of the game in a 6–1 win over his former club Kerry in the FAI Cup Semi Final at Tallaght Stadium.

On 30 January 2026, Barrett signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford on a season-long loan deal. On 30 June 2026, his loan spell was cut short after making 11 appearances for Waterford.

Upon returning to Rovers, he picked up an injury at home to Dundalk on 7 August 2026, which saw him undergo surgery that would keep him out of action for 5 or 6 months.

International career Barrett has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level. He earned ten caps for the under‑15 team, playing both in defence and midfield.

Personal life He is the son of former Republic of Ireland international, Graham Barrett, and grandson of Gary Barrett, both of whom played for Shamrock Rovers.