Joel Bagan

Joel Matthew Bagan (born 3 September 2001) is a Irish professional footballer who plays for Championship side Cardiff City.

Club Career

Bagan began his career with Southampton before joining Cardiff City during the 2018–19 season. He made his professional debut in a penalty shootout defeat to Reading in the FA Cup on 4 February 2020.

On 14 February 2020, Bagan joined Notts County on a one-month loan deal.

Bagan made his league debut for Cardiff on 21 October 2020 in a 1–1 draw with AFC Bournemouth.

International Career

Born in England, Bagan has represented Scotland at youth level. On the 27th August 2021, it was announced that Bagan had switched international allegiance when he was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 for their the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Bosnia and Herzegovina & Luxembourg. 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.