Evan Weir Explained
| Evan Weir |
| Full Name: | Evan Robert Weir[1] |
| Birth Date: | 16 April 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Ratoath, Ireland |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Walsall |
| Clubnumber: | 30 |
| Youthyears1: | 2018–2019 |
| Youthclubs1: | UCD |
| Years1: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs1: | UCD |
| Caps1: | 37 |
| Goals1: | 4 |
| Years2: | 2021 |
| Clubs2: | Maynooth University Town |
| Years3: | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs3: | Drogheda United |
| Caps3: | 51 |
| Goals3: | 5 |
| Years4: | 2024– |
| Clubs4: | Walsall |
| Caps4: | 1 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2024 |
| Clubs5: | → Drogheda United (loan) |
| Caps5: | 19 |
| Goals5: | 4 |
| Club-Update: | 15:10, 8 September 2024 (UTC) |
Evan Robert Weir (born 16 April 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Walsall.
Club career
Born in Ratoath,[1] Weir spent his early career with UCD and Maynooth University Town, before signing for Drogheda United for the 2022 season.[2] [3] [4] [5] He combined his playing career with his job as an electrician.[6]
He signed for English club Walsall with effect from January 2024, returning on loan to Drogheda.[7] [8] [9] [10]
International career
Weir spent time at Ireland under-21 training camps, before receiving a call-up to the squad in October 2023.[11]
Notes and References
- Web site: Republic of Ireland - E. Weir - Profile with news, career statistics and history. Soccerway.
- Web site: Evan Weir | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com. www.extratime.com.
- Web site: Former UCD full-back Weir signs for Drogheda United. LMFM.
- Web site: Drogheda United’s Evan is Weir-y of UCD goals threat. 1 March 2022. Independent.ie.
- Web site: Evan Weir goes from hero to zero as Drogheda and Shamrock Rovers draw in Tallaght. The Irish Times.
- Web site: The endgame - Why Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers will soon be thing of the past. David. Sneyd. 23 February 2023. The 42.
- Web site: Evan Weir joins the Saddlers from Drogheda United. www.saddlers.co.uk.
- Web site: Walsall sign defender Weir as Earing pens new deal. www.bbc.co.uk.
- Web site: Drogheda benefit from American link as Weir signs for Walsall but stays on loan. David. Sneyd. 30 December 2023. The 42.
- Web site: Evan Weir has more to give Drogheda United before Walsall move. 1 January 2024. www.independent.ie.
- Web site: Drogheda United defender Evan Weir answers late call to Ireland U21 squad. 10 October 2023. Independent.ie.
