| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 May 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Donaghmede, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1994 | Derry City | ||
| 1993 | → Wollongong Wolves (loan) | ||
| 1994–1995 | Glentoran | ||
| 1995–1997 | Crusaders | ||
| 1997–1999 | Finn Harps | ||
| 1999–2000 | Glenavon | ||
| 2000–2002 | Ards | ||
| 2002–2003 | Finn Harps | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Donal O'Brien (born 6 May 1968) is an Irish former footballer.
O'Brien was born in 1968 in the Donaghmede, where he grew up. [1]
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In 1990, O'Brien signed for Northern Irish side Derry City. In 1993, he was sent on loan to Australian side Wollongong Wolves. In 1994, he signed for Northern Irish side Glentoran. In 1995, he signed for Northern Irish side Crusaders. In 1997, he signed for Irish side Finn Harps. In 1999, he signed for Northern Irish side Glenavon. In 2000, he signed for Northern Irish side Ards. In 2002, he returned to Irish side Finn Harps.
O'Brien mainly operated as a striker.
After retiring from professional football, O'Brien worked as a youth worker. He has lived in the United States. [2]
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