John Patrick (footballer, born 2003)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Finnand the second or maternal family name is Benoa.

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*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2025	Getafe	10	(0)
2021–2025	Getafe B	81	(1)
2025–	Reims	1	(0)
International career‡
2021	Republic of Ireland U19	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 January 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022

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 1 club Reims. Born in Spain, he has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 level.

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]

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]

International career

John Patrick was born in Madrid to an Irish father from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, and a French-Cameroonian mother. ^[6] He can represent Ireland, Spain, France or Cameroon internationally. ^[7]

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”. ^[8] 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. ^[9] He made his underage international debut on 8 October 2021 in a 2–2 draw with Sweden. ^[10]

Career statistics

As of match played on 25 January 2025 ^[11]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup [a]		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Getafe	2020–21	La Liga	6	0	2	0	—		—		8	0
	2021–22		0	0	0	0	—		—		0	0
	2022–23		0	0	0	0	—		—		0	0
	2023–24		0	0	1	1	—		—		1	1
	2024–25		4	0	2	0	—		—		6	0
	Total		10	0	5	1	—		—		15	1
Getafe B	2021–22	Tercera Federación	27	1	—		—		—		27	1
	2022–23		16	0	—		—		6 [b]	0	22	0
	2023–24	Segunda Federación	29	0	—		—		2 [c]	0	31	0
	2024–25		9	0	—		—		—		9	0
	Total		81	1	—		—		8	0	89	1
Reims	2024–25	Ligue 1	1	0	0	0	—		—		1	0
Career total			92	1	5	1	0	0	8	0	105	2

1. Includes Copa del Rey & Coupe de France
2. Appearances in 2023 Tercera Federación play-offs
3. Appearances in 2024 Segunda Federación play-offs

References

1. "¿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. 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. "Real Madrid's latest big signing comes from... Mayo". Joe. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
7. "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.
8. Fennessy, Paul. "La Liga teenager John Joe Patrick Finn set to be available for Ireland U21s". The42.
9. "MU19 | Mohan names squad for Sweden games | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
10. "REPORT | MU19 2-2 Sweden | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
11. "John Patrick". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 October 2021.

External links

• Getafe profile (in Spanish)
• John Patrick at BDFutbol
• John Patrick at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
• John Patrick at Soccerway