Dan Casey (footballer) explained

Dan Casey
Height:1.86 m
Birth Date:1997 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Motherwell
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:2013−2017
Youthclubs1:Sunderland
Years1:2017−2018
Clubs1:Bohemians
Caps1:40
Goals1:3
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Cork City
Caps2:29
Goals2:3
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Bohemians
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Sacramento Republic
Caps4:56
Goals4:3
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Motherwell
Caps5:28
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:1
Pcupdate:11:23, 14 February 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:1 January 2022

Dan Casey (born 29 October 1997) is an Irish association football player who plays as a defender for club Motherwell.

Early life

Casey was born in County Dublin and played his underage football for St Joseph’s Boys in south county Dublin.

Before committing to football, he played Gaelic football for Cuala CLG. He also played rugby football for his school C.B.C. Monkstown, where his grandfather and Ireland national rugby union team international Patrick Casey attended.[1]

Career

Youth

Casey spent four years with the academy team at Sunderland, after joining in 2013.[2] [3]

Bohemians

On 11 July 2017, Casey returned to Ireland, joining League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians.[4]

Cork City

For the 2019 season, Casey moved to Cork City.[5] [6]

Return to Bohemians

After a single season with Cork City, Casey returned to Bohemians on 14 December 2019 ahead of their 2020 season.[6]

Sacramento Republic

On 13 January 2021, Casey signed with second-tier side Sacramento Republic FC who play in the USL Championship.[7] He made his debut on 30 April 2021, starting in a 1–0 win over LA Galaxy II.[8] On 7 September 2022, Casey played alongside fellow Irishman Lee Desmond in defence in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup Final as his side were defeated 3–0 by Orlando City in front of a sold out crowd of over 25,000 at the Exploria Stadium in Florida.[9]

Motherwell

On 3 February 2023, Casey signed with Scottish Premiership club Motherwell.[10]

Career statistics

[11]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bohemians2017LOI Premier Division900090
2018313411000364
Total403411000454
Cork City2019LOI Premier Division29320102010353
Bohemians2020LOI Premier Division1501010170
Sacramento Republic2021USL Championship29100291
20222727120363
Total5637120654
Motherwell2022–23Scottish Premiership12010130
2023–241610030191
Total2811030321
Career total1601015250303020712

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bohs' latest hero could have been a Dublin footballer...or even a rugby player . Aidan. Fitzmaurice. The Irish Independent. 4 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Talented rugby player who is climbing the ranks at Sunderland. Ben. Blake. The42. 10 March 2014 .
  3. News: LOI Weekly: No regrets for all-rounder Dan Casey about football plan. Irish Independent. Daniel. McDonnell. 14 March 2018. 3 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Bohemians sign defender Casey from Sunderland. July 11, 2017. www.rte.ie.
  5. Web site: Dan Casey.
  6. Web site: Casey rejoins Bohemians after a year at Cork. Michael. Scully. December 14, 2019. DublinLive.
  7. Web site: Defender Dan Casey Set to Join Republic FC. Republic FC. Communications. January 13, 2021. Sacramento Republic FC - USL.
  8. Web site: LA Galaxy II vs. LA Galaxy II - April 30, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  9. Web site: Orlando City Crowned 2022 U.S. Open Cup Champions .
  10. Web site: Club . Motherwell Football . Gibson . Scott . 2023-02-03 . Dan Casey joins Motherwell . 2023-02-03 . Motherwell Football Club . en.
  11. Web site: Republic of Ireland - D. Casey - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. ie.soccerway.com.