Warren O'Hora explained

Warren O'Hora
Full Name:Warren Patrick O'Hora[1]
Birth Date:19 April 1999[2]
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Height:1.83m[3]
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Hibernian
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:Bohemians
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Bohemians
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2024
Caps4:136
Goals4:9
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Hibernian
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:15:54, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:23:59, 7 October 2017 (UTC)

Warren Patrick O'Hora (born 19 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Hibernian.

Club career

Bohemians

O'Hora joined the academy of Bohemians at a young age. After progressing through several age groups he eventually broke into first team contention in 2016. He made his first team league debut on 16 June 2017, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute in a 3–1 away win over St Patrick's Athletic.[4]

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 12 January 2018, following a successful trial period, O'Hora signed for English Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee, initially joining the club's reserve squad playing in Premier League 2.[5]

Over the following two seasons he featured regularly for the reserve team, making over 30 appearances and scoring 4 goals. He was later awarded the club's Young Player of the Year honour for the 2019–20 season.[6]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 21 August 2020, O'Hora joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan.[7] He made his debut on 8 September 2020, playing the full match of the 3–1 home win over Northampton in the EFL Trophy.[8] He made his league debut in a 1–1 away draw at Doncaster.[9] After 17 appearances in all competitions, O'Hora made his loan move permanent on 18 January 2021 for an undisclosed fee.[10] [11] On 2 March 2021, he scored his first senior professional goal in a 3–2 away defeat to Gillingham.[12]

On 19 August 2022, O'Hora signed an extension to his contract keeping him at the club beyond the 2022–23 season.[13] O'Hora was released by MK Dons at the end of the 2023–24 season.[14]

Hibernian

It was announced on 26 June 2024 that O'Hora had signed for Hibernian of the Scottish Premiership.[15]

International career

Having featured for the Republic of Ireland U18 and U19 sides earlier in his career, O'Hora was later called up to a Republic of Ireland U21 training camp ahead of their UEFA Euro U21 2021 qualifying matches in October 2020.[16]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bohemians2016League of Ireland Premier0000000000
2017League of Ireland Premier110000000110
Total110000000110
Brighton & Hove Albion U232018–191010
2019–202121
Total3131
Brighton & Hove Albion2020–21Premier League0000000000
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)2020–21League One140100020170
Milton Keynes Dons2020–21League One172000010182
2021–22League One462201050542
2022–23League One282204130373
2023–24League Two453101040513
Total1369506113016010
Hibernian2024–25Scottish Premiership2000510071
Career total163116010218119712

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Milton Keynes Dons . English Football League . 43 . 23 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Warren O'Hora . Soccerbase . 31 August 2020 .
  3. Web site: W. O'Hara: Summary . soccerway . Perform Group . 21 April 2023.
  4. Web site: League Report: St Patrick's Athletic 1 - 3 Bohemians . Extratime.com . 16 June 2017 . 30 August 2020 .
  5. Web site: Brighton sign defender Warren O'Hora, 18, from Bohemians . . 12 January 2018 . 30 August 2020 .
  6. Web site: Dons add Brighton youngster O'Hora to defensive ranks . . 21 August 2020 . 30 August 2020 .
  7. Web site: Warren O'Hora: MK Dons sign Brighton defender on loan . . 21 August 2020 . 30 August 2020 .
  8. Web site: Report: MK Dons 3–1 Northampton Town – News – Milton Keynes Dons. . 8 September 2020 . 19 October 2020 .
  9. Web site: Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Milton Keynes Dons – BBC Sport. . 12 September 2020 . 19 October 2020 .
  10. Web site: O'Hora makes Dons stay permanent . . 18 January 2021 . 19 January 2021 .
  11. News: MK Dons sign Brighton defender O'Hora. BBC Sport . 18 January 2021 . 18 January 2021.
  12. Web site: Gillingham 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons . . 2 March 2021 . 2 March 2021 .
  13. Web site: O'Hora pens new MK Dons deal . . 19 August 2022 . 19 August 2022 .
  14. Web site: 17 May 2024 . MK Dons release five including Warren O'Hora and Dan Kemp . 17 May 2024 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  15. https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/26/warren-o-hora-joins-hibs-/
  16. Web site: Trio head out on international duty . . 30 August 2020 . 11 September 2020 .