Jared Gallagher

Jared Gallagher
	Gallagher with Tampines Rovers in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Jared Sean Gallagher
Date of birth	18 January 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Singapore
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Balestier Khalsa
Number	6
Youth career
2018–2019	KCC
2019–2021	Kitchee
Senior career*
Years	Team
2021–2023	Young Lions
2024–	Tampines Rovers
	Balestier Khalsa
International career‡
2021–	Singapore U23
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 August 2024; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 June 2022

Last updated March 08, 2025

Jared Sean Gallagher (born 18 January 2002) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa, on loan from Tampines Rovers.

Youth career

While staying in Hong Kong, Gallagher played with the Kowloon Cricket Club’s (KCC) U-16 and U-18 side before switching to Kitchee SC's Under-18 academy side.^[1] He also played with fellow Yau Yee League sides Azzuri and German All Stars, both playing massive roles in his journey to become a professional footballer.^[2]

Club career

Young Lions

On 19 July 2023, Gallagher was announced as a new Young Lions signing during the mid season transfer window in the 2021 season, but did not make any appearances that season. Gallagher then made his professional career debut on 19 March 2022 in a 4–3 loss against Balestier Khalsa, where he played the entire match.

On 18 March 2023, Gallagher scored his first professional goal against Hougang United in the 2023 season in a 2–1 triumph over the Cheetahs.^[3] Following the end of the 2023 season, it was announced that Gallagher would leave the Young Lions.

Tampines Rovers

On 2 February 2024, Gallagher joined another Singapore Premier League club, Tampines Rovers. He made his debut for the club in a 3–1 win over Albirex Niigata (S) on 12 May 2024. Gallagher then made his 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two debut against Thailand club Bangkok United on 18 September 2024.

Balestier Khalsa

On 31 January 2025, Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa would announce the loan signing of Gallagher till the end of the 2024–25 Singapore Premier League season.

International career

Youth

Gallagher was born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother, which means that he is eligible to represent either Ireland or Singapore.

On 25 October 2021, Gallagher was called up to the Singapore under-23 national team. He made his debut on 31 October 2021 against South Korea U-23 during the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification match.

Senior

On 7 March 2024, Gallagher was called up to the senior squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against China.

Personal life

Jared studied at Yew Chung International School in Hong Kong for his secondary education ^[4] and entered the National University of Singapore following his return to Singapore.

Born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother, Jared grew up in Bukit Gombak and then moved overseas to Shanghai in China and then Hong Kong before finally returning home in March 2020 to be enlisted for national service.^[1] Due to his Irish roots, he supports the Irish club, Silgo Rovers, where he was invited for a chance to go for a 1 month trial stint in June 2023.^[5]^[6]

Jared has his own podcast show, called the Stuck In Podcast where he hosts expat and local footballers and talks about the local Singaporean football scene.^[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 17 April 2023.^[8]

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		Continental		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Young Lions	2021	Singapore Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022	Singapore Premier League	24	0	3	0	0	0	27	0
	2023	Singapore Premier League	7	1	0	0	0	0	7	1
	Total		31	1	3	0	0	0	34	1
Tampines Rovers	2024–25	Singapore Premier League	16	0	0	0	3	0	19	0
Tampines Rovers	Total		16	0	0	0	3	0	19	0
Career total			47	1	3	0	3	0	53	1

Notes

International statistics

U23 International caps

No	Date	Venue	Opponent	Result	Competition
1	31 October 2021	Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore	South Korea	1–5 (lost)	2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
2	16 February 2022	Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Thailand	1–3 (lost)	2022 AFF U-23 Championship
3	19 February 2022	Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Vietnam	0–7 (lost)	2022 AFF U-23 Championship
4	11 May 2022	Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam	Cambodia	1-0 (won)	2021 SEA Games
5	14 May 2022	Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam	Malaysia	2-2 (draw)	2021 SEA Games
6	24 March 2023	Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore	Hong Kong	0–1 (lost)	Merlion Cup
7	26 March 2023	Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore	Cambodia	1–2 (lost)	Merlion Cup
8	29 April 2023	Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Thailand	1–3 (lost)	2023 SEA Games
9	3 May 2023	Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Vietnam	1–3 (lost)	2023 SEA Games
10	6 May 2023	Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Laos	0-0 (draw)	2023 SEA Games
11	11 May 2023	Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Malaysia	0-7 (lost)	2023 SEA Games
12	6 Sept 2023	Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam	Yemen	0-3 (lost)	2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

References

1 2 Ganesan, Deepanraj (29 April 2023). "Mixed-heritage Singapore team gear up to face Thailand in SEA Games football opener". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923 . Retrieved 22 June 2023.
↑ "Better Late Than Never: How Jared Gallagher Turned Pro for His Love Of The Game Part 1".
↑ Singapore, Premier League. "FULL-TIME Young Lions 2-1 Hougang United Football Club (HGFC) #SPL". Facebook. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
↑ Ho, Tobbie (20 October 2020). "Young Multi-sport Athlete Awarded YCIS Male Sportsperson of the Year". info.ycis-hk.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
↑ "Junpiter Futbol on Instagram: "Singapore U-23 Midfielder, Jared Gallagher will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, Sligo Rovers FC". Instagram. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
↑ "21-year-old Singaporean-Irish centre midfielder and Rook, Jared Gallagher (@jredgallagher), will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, @sligorovers 🔴". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
↑ "The Stuck In Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters". Spotify for Podcasters. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
↑ Jared Gallagher at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 June 2020.

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[:0-1] 1 2 Ganesan, Deepanraj (29 April 2023). "Mixed-heritage Singapore team gear up to face Thailand in SEA Games football opener". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923 . Retrieved 22 June 2023.

[2] "Better Late Than Never: How Jared Gallagher Turned Pro for His Love Of The Game Part 1".

[3] Singapore, Premier League. "FULL-TIME Young Lions 2-1 Hougang United Football Club (HGFC) #SPL". Facebook. Retrieved 23 March 2023.

[4] Ho, Tobbie (20 October 2020). "Young Multi-sport Athlete Awarded YCIS Male Sportsperson of the Year". info.ycis-hk.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.

[5] "Junpiter Futbol on Instagram: "Singapore U-23 Midfielder, Jared Gallagher will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, Sligo Rovers FC". Instagram. Retrieved 22 June 2023.

[6] "21-year-old Singaporean-Irish centre midfielder and Rook, Jared Gallagher (@jredgallagher), will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, @sligorovers 🔴". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 22 June 2023.

[7] "The Stuck In Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters". Spotify for Podcasters. Retrieved 23 March 2023.

[8] Jared Gallagher at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 June 2020.

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