Aodhan Doherty

Aodhan Doherty

Personal information
Full name	Aodhan Patrick Doherty [1]
Date of birth	(2006-05-03) 3 May 2006 (age 19)
Position	Forward
Team information
Current team	Blackburn Rovers
Youth career
0000–2023	Linfield
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2024	Linfield	9	(0)
2024–	Blackburn Rovers	1	(0)
International career‡
2023	Northern Ireland U17	3	(0)
2024–	Northern Ireland U18	1	(0)
2024	Northern Ireland U19	9	(0)
2025–	Northern Ireland U21	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:15 (UTC) 14 December 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 22:14, 18 November 2025 (UTC)

Aodhan Patrick Doherty (born 3 May 2006) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers, as a forward. He is a Northern Ireland youth international. ^[2]

Club career

In September 2023, he signed a three-year professional contract with Linfield. ^[3] He made his senior Linfield that month in the County Antrim Shield. He went on to make his debut in the NIFL Premiership that season. ^[4] He made a total of 13 appearances in all competitions for Linfield as an 18 year-old during the 2023–24 season. ^[5]

He signed a three-year contract with EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers in June 2024. ^[6] He scored for Blackburn in the 2024–25 National League Cup against Forest Green Rovers. ^[7] On 11 January 2026, Doherty made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Hull City in the FA Cup. During the penalty shoot-out, Doherty scored his spot-kick, although Rovers were eliminated after losing 4–3 on penalties. ^{[8] [9]}

International career

He represented Northern Ireland at U17 level. ^[10] He made his debut for Northern Ireland U18 against England U18 at St. George's Park in May 2024. ^{[11] [12]} He featured for Northern Ireland U19 at the European U19 Championships in 2024. ^{[13] [14]}

Career statistics

As of match played 11 January 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Linfield	2023–24	Premiership	9	0	2	0	3	0	0	0	14	0
Blackburn Rovers	2025–26	Championship	0	0	1	0	—		—		1	0
Career total			9	0	3	0	3	0	0	0	15	0

References

1. "EFL - Squad List 2024/25" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
2. "A.Doherty". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
3. Fullerton, Gareth (27 September 2023). "Linfield teen attracting significant interest songs first pro deal". Belfast Live. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
4. Fullerton, Gareth (8 December 2023). "Linfield teen Aodhan Doherty on radar of several English Premier League clubs". Belfast Live. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
5. Bailie, Keith (14 June 2024). "Glentoran sign Hungarian goalkeeper while Linfield youngster joins Blackburn Rovers". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
6. Fullerton, Gareth (15 June 2024). "Aodhan Doherty to Blackburn Rovers as Linfield youngster reacts to big move". Belfast Live. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
7. Morton, Johnny (23 Feb 2025). "Aodhan Doherty feels Linfield experience has helped him hit the ground running at Blackburn Rovers". Newsletter.co.uk. Retrieved 25 Feb 2025.
8. "Team news: Hull City v Rovers". Blackburn Rovers F.C. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
9. "Report: Hull City 0–0 Rovers (Hull win 4–3 on penalties)". Blackburn Rovers F.C. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
10. Luney, Graham (2 May 2024). "Rising Linfield star Aodhan Doherty is close to securing a cross-channel move to Blackburn Rovers". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
11. "Blackburn Rovers sign winger Aodhan Doherty from Linfield". Extra Time. June 15, 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
12. "ENGLAND U18 VS. NORTHERN IRELAND U18 4 - 2". Soccerway. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
13. Barnes, Dan (14 July 2024). "Blackburn Rovers duo set for U19 Euros with Northern Ireland". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
14. Jackson, Elliott (22 July 2024). "Blackburn Rovers starlets' Euros dream comes to an end". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 31 January 2025.