About Jake O'Brien
Born 2001. Jake O'Brien is an Irish association football player.
Club career O'Brien played for Cork City before moving on loan to English club Crystal Palace in February 2021, with the move made permanent in August 2021. He appeared for the Under-23 team at Palace, including in the EFL Trophy. playing a total of 21 games.
In August 2022, O'Brien was loaned to Belgian club RWD Molenbeek, along with teammate Luke Plange, for the 2022–23 season. RWD Molenbeek qualified for the 2022-23 Challenger Pro League promotion play-offs in his first season with the club, holding a one-point lead over Beveren with two games remaining. O'Brien won the first trophy of his career as Molenbeek clinched the division.
In August 2023 he signed for French club Lyon, making his Ligue 1 debut on 1 October 2023. In doing so he became the first Irishman since Tony Cascarino in 2000 to play in Ligue 1. On 25 May 2024, he scored in the 2024 Coupe de France final as his side were defeated 2–1 by PSG.
In July 2024, after one season in France, O'Brien returned to England, signing a four-year contract with Premier League club Everton. On 26 February 2026, he scored his first goal for Everton in a 1–1 draw with Brentford.
International career O'Brien has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level, On 4 June 2024, O'Brien debuted in a friendly match against Hungary.
Career statistics Club
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Honours RWD Molenbeek Challenger Pro League: 2022–23
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Who is Jake O'Brien?
Irish association football player (born 2001)
When was Jake O'Brien born?
Jake O'Brien was born on 15 May 2001 in County Cork.
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Jake O'Brien is an association football player.
What nationality is Jake O'Brien?
Jake O'Brien is Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jake O'Brien (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jake O'Brien. https://biography.guide/jake-o-brien/
MLA: "Jake O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-o-brien/.
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