Jared Gallagher Explained

Jared Gallagher
Fullname:Jared Sean Gallagher
Birth Date:18 January 2002
Birth Place:Singapore
Height:1.75 m
Currentclub:Tampines Rovers
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:KCC
Youthyears1:2018–2019
Youthclubs2:Kitchee
Youthyears2:2019–2021
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Young Lions
Caps1:31
Goals1:2
Nationalyears1:2021–
Nationalteam1:Singapore U23
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:30 June 2022
Nationalteam-Update:30 June 2022
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Tampines Rovers
Goals2:0
Caps2:0

Jared Sean Gallagher (born 18 January 2002) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers.

Youth career

While staying in Hong Kong, Gallagher played with the Kowloon Cricket Club’s (KCC) U-16 and U-18 side before switching to Kitchee SC's Under-18 academy side.[1] He also played with fellow Yau Yee League sides Azzuri and German All Stars. which both would play massive roles in his journey to become a professional footballer.[2]

Club career

Young Lions

Gallagher was announced as the Young Lions new player mid season signing in the 2021 season. He would then score his first professional goal against Hougang United in the 2023 Singapore Premier League season.[3] Following the end of the 2023 season, it was announced Jared would depart the developmental club on a free transfer.

Tampines Rovers

On 2 February 2024, Gallagher joined another Singapore Premier League club, Tampines Rovers.

International career

Youth

Gallagher was born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother which therefore, he his eligible to represent for Ireland or Singapore.

On 25 October 2021, Gallagher was called up to the Singapore under-23 national team. He make his debut on 31 October against South Korea U-23 during the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification match.

Senior

On 7 March 2024, Gallagher was called up to the senior squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against China.

Personal life

Jared studied at Yew Chung International School in Hong Kong for his secondary education [4] and graduated to National University of Singapore following his return to Singapore.

Born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother, Jared grew up in Bukit Gombak and then moved overseas to Shanghai in China and then Hong Kong before finally returning home in March 2020 to be enlisted for national service. Due to his Irish roots, he supports the Irish club, Silgo Rovers, which he was invited for a chance to go for a 1 month trial stint with the club in June 2023 until 3 July 2023.[5] [6]

Jared has his own podcast show, called Stuck In Podcast where he hosts expat and local footballers and talks about the local Singaporean football scene.[7]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Young Lions2021Singapore Premier League00000000
2022Singapore Premier League2403000270
2023Singapore Premier League71000071
Total3113000341
Career total3113000341
Notes

International statistics

U23 International caps

No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 31 October 2021 Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore1–5 (lost) 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
2 16 February 2022 Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 1–3 (lost) 2022 AFF U-23 Championship
3 19 February 2022 Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia0–7 (lost) 2022 AFF U-23 Championship
4 11 May 2022 Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam1-0 (won)2021 SEA Games
5 14 May 2022 Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam2-2 (draw) 2021 SEA Games
6 24 March 2023Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore0–1 (lost) Merlion Cup
7 26 March 2023Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore1–2 (lost) Merlion Cup
8 29 April 2023Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia1–3 (lost) 2023 SEA Games
9 3 May 2023Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia1–3 (lost) 2023 SEA Games
10 6 May 2023Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia0-0 (draw) 2023 SEA Games
11 11 May 2023Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia0-7 (lost) 2023 SEA Games
12 6 Sept 2023Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam0-3 (lost) 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

Notes and References

  1. News: Ganesan . Deepanraj . 29 April 2023 . Mixed-heritage Singapore team gear up to face Thailand in SEA Games football opener . en . The Straits Times . 22 June 2023 . 0585-3923.
  2. Web site: Better Late Than Never: How Jared Gallagher Turned Pro for His Love Of The Game Part 1 .
  3. Web site: Singapore . Premier League . FULL-TIME Young Lions 2-1 Hougang United Football Club (HGFC) #SPL . 23 March 2023 . Facebook . en.
  4. Web site: Ho . Tobbie . 2020-10-20 . Young Multi-sport Athlete Awarded YCIS Male Sportsperson of the Year . 2023-09-11 . info.ycis-hk.com . en.
  5. Web site: Junpiter Futbol on Instagram: "Singapore U-23 Midfielder, Jared Gallagher will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, Sligo Rovers FC. . 22 June 2023 . Instagram . en.
  6. Web site: 21-year-old Singaporean-Irish centre midfielder and Rook, Jared Gallagher (@jredgallagher), will be travelling to Ireland to train with League of Ireland Premier Division mainstays, @sligorovers . 22 June 2023 . www.instagram.com.
  7. Web site: The Stuck In Podcast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters . 23 March 2023 . Spotify for Podcasters . en.