John Patrick (footballer, born 2003)

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John Patrick
Personal information
Full name John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa
Date of birth (2003-09-24) 24 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Madrid, Spain
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) [1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Reims
Number 30
Youth career
2012–2014 Real Madrid
2014–2015 Canillas
2015–2018 Alcobendas
2018–2021 Getafe
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2025 Getafe 10 (0)
2021–2025 Getafe B 81 (1)
2025– Reims 14 (0)
International career
2021 Republic of Ireland U19 2 (0)
2025– Republic of Ireland 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 August 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 June 2025

John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa (born 24 September 2003), known as John Patrick, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for French Ligue 2 club Reims. Born in Spain, he represents the Republic of Ireland national team.

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Club career

Early career

John Patrick joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2012, at the age of nine. [2] He subsequently represented CD Canillas, Alcobendas CF and Getafe CF as a youth, having joined the latter side in 2018. [1]

Getafe

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 Ángel in a 0–3 away loss against Levante UD; [3] aged 17 years and 42 days, he became the youngest debutant in Getafe's history. [1]

Reims

On 15 January 2025, Patrick signed with Ligue 1 side Reims. [4] He made his debut for the club on 25 January 2025, starting in his side's 1–1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. [5] On 24 May 2025, he was part of the side that lost the 2025 Coupe de France final 3–0 to Paris Saint-Germain. [6] 5 days later his side were relegated to Ligue 2 after losing the relegation playoff 4–2 on aggregate to Metz. [7]

International career

John Patrick was born in Madrid to a French mother with Cameroonian grandparents on her side and an Irish father from Galway through whom he has grandparents from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, where he visited most summers during his childhood. [8] [9] [10] He was eligible to represent Ireland, Spain, France or Cameroon internationally. [11]

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". [12] On 4 October 2021, he was called up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad for the first time, for their double header of friendlies against Sweden U19 in Marbella, Spain. [13] He made his underage international debut on 8 October 2021 in a 2–2 draw with Sweden. [14]

On 14 May 2025, he received his first senior call up to the Republic of Ireland national team for their friendly fixtures against Senegal and Luxembourg in June. [15] He made his senior international debut on 10 June 2025, replacing Jason Knight as a late substitute in a 0–0 draw away to Luxembourg. [16]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 29 May 2025 [17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup [a] Europe OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Getafe 2020–21 La Liga 602080
2021–22 000000
2022–23 000000
2023–24 001111
2024–25 402060
Total10051151
Getafe B 2021–22 Tercera Federación 271271
2022–23 1606 [b] 0220
2023–24 Segunda Federación 2902 [c] 0310
2024–25 9090
Total81180891
Reims 2024–25 Ligue 1 130302 [d] 0180
2025–26 Ligue 2 100000
Total1403020180
Career total105181001001222

International

As of match played 10 June 2025
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Republic of Ireland
202510
Total10

Honours

Reims

References

  1. 1 2 3 "¿Quién es John Patrick Finn, el debutante más joven de la historia del Getafe?" [Who is John Patrick Finn, the youngest debutant in the history of Getafe?] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  2. "The father of Real Madrid's Mayo signing reckons his son could become an Irish star". Joe.ie. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. "A la novena fue la vencida" [The ninth was the charm] (in Spanish). Marca. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  4. "John Patrick est Rémois !" [John Patrick is going to Reims!] (in French). Stade de Reims. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  5. Fallon, John (26 January 2025). "After debut v PSG, could John Patrick be answer in Ireland's midfield?". Irish Examiner .
  6. "PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN vs STADE DE REIMS - Score Final : 3 - 0". epreuves.fff.fr.
  7. Fallon, John (12 June 2025). "'He will be really proud' - John Patrick Finn fulfills late dad's wish for him to play for Ireland". Irish Examiner.
  8. "Irish underage international John Patrick and Ike Orazi talk about their journey to Stade de Reims and facing PSG". FAI.ie .
  9. "Real Madrid's latest big signing comes from... Mayo". Joe. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  10. "Via Mayo, Madrid and France, John Joe Patrick Finn's tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call-up". www.independent.ie. 5 June 2025.
  11. "Teen star with Mayo roots named in match-day line up for top Spanish outfit". Western People. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  12. Fennessy, Paul. "La Liga teenager John Joe Patrick Finn set to be available for Ireland U21s". The42 .
  13. "MU19 | Mohan names squad for Sweden games | Football Association of Ireland". FAI.ie .
  14. "REPORT | MU19 2-2 Sweden | Football Association of Ireland". FAI.ie .
  15. Kelly, Niall (14 May 2025). "John Patrick Finn among four new call-ups for Ireland's June friendlies". The 42 .
  16. "Luxembourg v Ireland: Chances at a premium in drab end of season encounter". Irish Independent. 10 June 2025.
  17. "John Patrick". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  18. Guillemet, Hugo (24 May 2025). "Le PSG s'offre une 16e Coupe de France après une victoire facile en finale contre Reims". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 24 May 2025.