Andrew Quinn (footballer)

Andrew Quinn
Personal information
Full name Andrew Quinn
Date of birth (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002
Place of birth Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Drogheda United
Number 4
Youth career
2018–2021 Dundalk
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Dundalk 1 (0)
2021 → Bray Wanderers (loan) 24 (1)
2022 Drogheda United 30 (0)
2023 Shelbourne 16 (0)
2024– Drogheda United 33 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:53, 18 March 2025 (UTC)

Andrew Quinn (born 24 January 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United. His previous clubs are Dundalk, Bray Wanderers and Shelbourne.

Career

Youth career

Dunshaughlin, County Meath man Quinn signed for the academy of League of Ireland club Dundalk in 2018, initially playing with their under-17 side before working his way through the ranks up to first team level,[1]

Dundalk

Quinn made his senior debut for Dundalk on 27 September 2020, in a 4–0 defeat at home to Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park in what proved to be his only senior appearance for the club.[2]

Bray Wanderers loan

On 22 February 2021, it was announced that Quinn had signed for League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.[3] He made his debut for the club on 2 April 2021 in a 3–3 draw away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park in the opening game of the season.[4] On 9 July 2021, he scored the first senior goal of his career, a 94th-minute equaliser in a 2–2 draw away to Cork City at Turners Cross.[5] He made 28 appearances in all competitions during his loan spell with the club.[6]

Drogheda United

On 18 December 2021, he signed for Louth rivals Drogheda United ahead of the 2022 season.[7] He made his debut on 25 February 2022 in a 2–0 defeat at home to Shelbourne.[8] He made 32 appearances in all competitions during the season.[9]

Shelbourne

On 18 November 2022, Quinn signed for Shelbourne for the 2023 season.[10] He made his debut for the club on 6 March 2023, in a 2–1 defeat away to his former club Dundalk at Oriel Park.[11] He made 19 appearances for the club in all competitions before departing at the end of the season in search of more regular game time.[12]

Return to Drogheda United

In December 2023, Quinn returned to Drogheda United.[13][14] He scored his first goal for the club on 16 March 2024, in a 3–1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.[15] On 10 November 2024, Quinn opened the scoring in the 2024 FAI Cup final with a back post volley to help his side on their way to a 2–0 win over Derry City at the Aviva Stadium.[16] On 16 November 2024, he helped his side to a 3–1 win over Bray Wanderers at Tallaght Stadium in the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff.[17] Quinn signed a new contract with the club on 8 December 2024.[18][19] On 7 February 2025, he featured in his side's 2–0 loss to former club Shelbourne in the 2025 President of Ireland's Cup.[20]

International career

Quinn was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team for their game away to Montenegro U21 on 12 October 2021, but was not capped.[21]

Career statistics

As of match played on 14 March 2025[22]
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
Dundalk 2020 LOI Premier Division 1 0 0 0 0[b] 0 — 1 0
Bray Wanderers (loan) 2021 LOI First Division 24 1 1 0 — 3[c] 0 28 1
Drogheda United 2022 LOI Premier Division 30 0 2 0 — — 32 0
Shelbourne 2023 LOI Premier Division 16 0 1 0 — 2[d] 0 19 0
Drogheda United 2024 LOI Premier Division 27 2 5 2 — 4[e] 0 36 4
2025 6 0 0 0 — 3[f] 0 9 0
Total 33 2 5 2 — 7 0 45 4
Career Total 104 3 9 2 0 0 12 0 125 5
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup
  2. ^ Apprarance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearances in the 2021 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
  5. ^ 1 appearance in the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff; 3 appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup
  6. ^ 1 appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup; 2 appearances in the Leinster Senior Cup

Honours

Drogheda United

References

  1. ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  2. ^ Pyne, Anthony (September 27, 2020). "Recap: Dundalk 0-4 Shamrock Rovers" – via www.rte.ie.
  3. ^ O'Reilly, Gareth. "Bray make three additions to First Division squad". extratime.com.
  4. ^ FC, Shelbourne (April 2, 2021). "Shels and Bray play out 3-3 thriller".
  5. ^ "League Report: Cork City 2 - 2 Bray Wanderers". extratime.com.
  6. ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  7. ^ O'Connor, Tom. "Andrew Quinn moves from Dundalk to Drogheda United". extratime.com.
  8. ^ Landy, Barry (February 25, 2022). "Drogheda downed as Duff enjoys first win as Shels boss" – via www.rte.ie.
  9. ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  10. ^ FC, Shelbourne (November 18, 2022). "Shels sign Andrew Quinn for 2023".
  11. ^ "League Report: Dundalk 2 - 1 Shelbourne". extratime.com.
  12. ^ "Andrew Quinn | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  13. ^ "Doherty thrilled as centre-back duo sign for Drogheda United". Irish Independent. December 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "Returning Andrew Quinn ready to fill Conor Keeley's big boots at Drogheda United". Irish Independent. December 19, 2023.
  15. ^ "Sligo Rovers up to third after 3-1 win v Drogheda". OceanFM. March 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "Drogheda United hero Andrew Quinn on what it's like to score in the FAI Cup Final". www.independent.ie. November 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "Drogheda United secure Premier Division status with play-off win over Bray". Irish Independent. November 16, 2024.
  18. ^ "Andrew Quinn signs new deal – Drogheda".
  19. ^ Team, Extratime. "FAI Cup holders Drogheda United re-sign Conor Kane, Andrew Quinn and Ryan Brennan". extratime.com.
  20. ^ Seery, Paul. "President's Cup Report: Shelbourne 2 - 0 Drogheda United". extratime.com.
  21. ^ "PREVIEW | Montenegro U21 v Ireland U21". www.fai.ie.
  22. ^ "Republic of Ireland - A. Quinn - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
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