Joey O'Brien

Joseph Martin O'Brien (born 17 February 1986) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Shamrock Rovers. Prior to Shamrock Rovers, O'Brien has played for clubs such as Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United and Sheffield Wednesday. He has also been called up by Ireland for international matches. In the year 2016, O'Brien was among thirteen people to be named as a victim of fraud and he testified in court for the trial.

International Career

In 2003, O'Brien was called by Republic of Ireland U17 and was involved in the tournament, resulting being awarded Player of the Tournament, due to his performance. Two years later, O'Brien was called up by Republic of Ireland U21 and appeared in the squad six times. Later in the year, he won FAI Under 19 International Player of the Year.

In February 2006, O'Brien was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time and made his debut for his country on 1 March 2006, against Sweden during Steve Staunton's first game in charge. Following a new appointment of Giovanni Trapattoni, O'Brien expressed frustration of being omitted by him that he was considered early retirement from international football.

On 3 August 2012, O'Brien was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for 15 August friendly against Serbia, as a replacement for the injured Sean St Ledger. This was O'Brien's first call up in over four years, after overcoming a succession of long-term injuries.

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