Patrick Hickey (soccer) explained

Patrick Hickey
Birth Date:2 July 1998
Birth Place:Des Plaines, United States[1]
Height:1.98m
Position:Defender, Midfielder
Currentclub:Galway United
Clubnumber:15
Youthclubs1:Illinois Wesleyan University
Clubs1:CD Herbania
Clubs2:Villanueva CF
Clubs3:Athlone Town
Clubs4:Galway United
Years1:2021
Years2:2022
Years3:2022–2023
Years4:2024–
Caps3:48
Caps4:22
Goals3:4
Goals4:2

Patrick Hickey (born 2 July 1998) in Des Plaines, United States, is a professional American association footballer who currently plays for Galway United in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Career

Early Career

Hickey played College soccer for his University side Illinois Wesleyan University, before moving to Spain to continue his studies where he signed for Spanish 5th division side CD Herbania, and then division rivals Villanueva CF shortly afterwards.[2]

Ireland

Having completed his studies in Spain, he moved to Ireland and signed with Athlone Town A.F.C. in the League of Ireland First Division[1] ., whilst studying further at the Athlone Institute of Technology.[3] Hickey performed well during the 2023 season, racking up 37 appearances, with 2 goals and several assists[1]

He signed for Galway United ahead of the 2024 season, having completed his studies at Athlone AIT.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Patrick Hickey Joins Galway United for 2024 . 8 August 2024 . Galway Bay FM . 22 December 2023.
  2. News: Cowzer . Owen . SQUAD BUILDER Galway United sign Chicago-born Athlone Town star Patrick Hickey after stand-out midfielder finishes studies . 8 August 2024 . The Sun Ireland . 22 December 2023.
  3. News: Galvin . Kieran . Hickey departs as Athlone Town confirm new arrivals . 8 August 2024 . Westmeath Independent . 28 December 2023.