John Patrick

John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa (born 24 September 2003), known as John Patrick, is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Getafe CF.

Club Career

John Patrick joined Real Madrid's La Fabrica in 2012, at the age of nine. He subsequently represented CD Canillas, Alcobendas CF and Getafe CF as a youth, having joined the latter side in 2018.

On 5 December 2020, before even appearing with the reserves, John Patrick made his professional – and La Liga – debut by coming on as a late substitute for Angel in a 0–3 away loss against Levante UD; aged 17 years and 42 days, he became the youngest debutant in Getafe's history.

International Career

John Patrick was born in Madrid to an Irish father from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, and a French-Cameroonian mother. He can represent Ireland, Spain or Cameroon internationally.

In March 2021, it was confirmed by Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford, that John has chosen to represent the Republic of Ireland saying, “He certainly wants to play for the Republic of Ireland”.

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