Patrick Kavanagh (footballer, born 1985)

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Paddy Kavanagh
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Patrick Kavanagh (middle) in 2016
Personal information
Full name Patrick Kavanagh
Date of birth (1985-12-29) 29 December 1985 (age 37)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
St. Joseph's Boys
Ballybrack Boys
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2004 Bohemians 0 (0)
2004–2006 Wayside Celtic
2006 UCD 10 (4)
2007 Birmingham City 0 (0)
2007–2009 Bray Wanderers 62 (9)
2009–2011 Shamrock Rovers 36 (0)
2012 Shelbourne 28 (6)
2013 Derry City 16 (1)
2014–2018 Bohemians 89 (6)
International career
2007 Republic of Ireland U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:48, 11 March 2017 (UTC)

Patrick Kavanagh (born 29 December 1985 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer who plays as a winger for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians.

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Career

Early career

Kavanagh's first clubs were St Joseph's Boys and Ballybrack Boys, where his talent was soon spotted by scouts. He signed for League of Ireland club Bohemians in 2004 but his opportunities at the club were restricted to appearances in the Gypsies' Under 21 side. Following his brief stint at Bohemians, Kavanagh signed for Wayside Celtic and he became an instant hit, helping them win the FAI Intermediate Cup in his first season. A year later, they reached the top of the Leinster Senior League table and in the last round of games they played Malahide United in a play-off to decide the champions. His side clinched the Leinster Senior League title, winning 5–0 and he scored twice and was credited with assists for the other three goals.

During his time at Wayside Celtic, he played a Republic of Ireland under-20 amateur international against Spain and helped the Irish win 3–0.

UCD

Following his performances at Wayside Celtic offers flooded in and the first offer came from UCD, not far from home and he signed in June 2006 on amateur terms. He scored five minutes into his League of Ireland debut as a substitute against Waterford United on 26 June 2006. His season was interrupted as he had already booked holidays before signing for UCD; however, he got a run in the side towards the end of the season and scored three goals in UCD's last three games to help the Students to sixth place in the league. The highlight was the winner at Dalymount Park against Bohemians on 27 October 2006. A week later he was sprung from the bench and scored the winner against Sligo as UCD finished mid-table.

Birmingham City

In November 2006, Kavanagh went on trial with English Championship side Birmingham City. [1] He made the move permanent on 31 January 2007, [2] but was released at the end of the season without making a single senior appearance. [3]

Bray Wanderers

Kavanagh returned to Ireland in July 2007 and signed for Bray Wanderers. He instantly became a regular starter for Bray and made 71 appearances for the Seagulls in 2 years. His performances for Bray attracted attention from high-profile clubs including Derry City, Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians. While at Bray he earned a Republic of Ireland U23 cap in November 2007. [4] He was named Player of the Month in the League of Ireland in April 2008. [5]

Shamrock Rovers

Kavanagh signed for Shamrock Rovers on 27 July 2009. [6] He made his Rovers debut against Cork City on 11 August 2009, [7] and made his home debut at Tallaght Stadium on 15 August 2009 against UCD in the FAI Cup, scoring his first goal for the club. In 2010, Kavanagh won a League of Ireland Premier Division winners medal helping Shamrock Rovers to their first league title in 16 years. Also during the 2010 season Kavanagh appeared twice in Rovers' UEFA Europa League ties against Italian giants Juventus.

Shelbourne

Following his departure from Shamrock Rovers at the end of 2011 season, Kavanagh signed for newly promoted Shelbourne on 20 January 2012.

Derry City

Kavanagh spent the 2013 season at Derry City and helped the Candystripes secure a place in Europe with a 4th-place finish.

Bohemians

On 24 November 2013 Kavanagh confirmed via his Twitter account that he had signed with Bohemians for the 2014 season.

On 25 October 2017 Kavanagh Confirmed via his Twitter account that he has re-sign with Bohemians for the 2018 season for his 5th year with the Dublin side.

Career statistics

Correct as of 30 August 2016.

ClubSeasonLeagueLeagueFAI CupLeague CupEurope 1 Other 2 Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
UCD 2006 Premier Division 1040000----104
Total1040000----104
Bray Wanderers 2007 Premier Division 1831000----193
2008 Premier Division 3155130----396
2009 Premier Division 1310000----131
Total6296130----7110
Shamrock Rovers 2009 Premier Division 701100----81
2010 Premier Division 22030304010330
2011 Premier Division 7010100062152
Total36051404072563
Shelbourne 2012 Premier Division 2866010--20376
Total2866010--20376
Derry City 2013 Premier Division 161102021––00
Total16110202100211
Bohemians 2014 Premier Division 2921010––––312
2015 Premier Division 2830000––––283
2016 Premier Division 2110020––––231
Total78610300000826
Career total23026192130619227731

^Note 1 Competitions include UEFA Europa League
^Note 2 Competitions include Setanta Sports Cup and Leinster Senior Cup

Honours

Wayside Celtic

Shamrock Rovers

Bohemians

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