Brian Fenton facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Gaelic football | ||
| Position | Midfield | ||
| Born | 2 March 1993 Dublin, Ireland |
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| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
| Raheny | |||
| Inter-county(ies)* | |||
| Years | County | Apps (scores) | |
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2015–2024
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Dublin | 64 (4-72) | |
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Leinster titles | 10 | ||
| All-Irelands | 7 | ||
| NFL | 4 | ||
| All Stars | 6 | ||
| *Inter County team apps and scores correct as of match played 29 June 2024. | |||
Brian Fenton (born March 2, 1994) is a famous Gaelic footballer. He played for the Raheny club and was a key player for the Dublin county team. He was even named the best footballer in Ireland, winning the GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year award in both 2018 and 2020.
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About Brian Fenton
Brian Fenton grew up in Raheny, Dublin. His dad, Brian senior, is from Killarney. Brian first trained to be a physiotherapist. Later, he studied for a Masters degree in Business Management. This helped him start a new job selling hospital and clinic equipment. He works as a medical sales representative. Brian also bought his own house in Killester.
Brian's Amazing Playing Career
Brian Fenton is known for his incredible success in Gaelic football. He played a big part in many wins for Dublin.
Starting Strong with Dublin
Brian was part of the Dublin team that won the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship in 2014. This was a great start to his career.
In 2015, Brian played his first senior game for Dublin. It was a national league match against Monaghan. He quickly scored a goal, helping Dublin to a big win. That year, he won the National Football League and the Leinster Senior Football Championship with Dublin. He played in midfield for both games.
Brian was named the Man of the Match in the 2015 All-Ireland Final. Dublin beat Kerry in a close game.
Winning More Titles
In 2016, Brian helped Dublin win the League title again. They beat Kerry in the final, and Brian scored a point. He was a very important player when Dublin won the Sam Maguire cup for the second year in a row. They beat Mayo by just one point after a replay. Brian also won his second All Star award. This award recognizes the best players in the country.
In 2017, Dublin lost the National League final to Kerry. But Brian was key in Dublin winning their Leinster title. This was a record-breaking win, as they won seven championships in a row! Dublin also kept their All-Ireland title. They beat Mayo in the final by just one point. Brian scored a point to help Dublin win.
Brian's success continued in 2018. He won the National Football League, the Leinster, and the All-Ireland Championships with Dublin. For his amazing performances, he received another All Star award. He was also named the GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year.
Making History: Five and Six in a Row
On September 14, 2019, Brian was a vital player when Dublin beat Kerry. This win meant Dublin achieved something amazing: five Sam Maguire cups in a row! No team had ever done this before. During this incredible five-in-a-row period, Brian spent more time on the field than any other Dublin player. He started 35 out of 37 championship matches.
Brian also played every minute of Dublin's historic six All-Irelands in a row campaign. This shows how important he was to the team.
On November 18, 2024, Brian Fenton announced that he was retiring from inter-county football.
Brian's Career Numbers
Here are some of Brian Fenton's career statistics up to June 29, 2024:
| Year | National League | Leinster | All-Ireland | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | Apps | Score | ||
| Dublin | 2015 | Division 1 | 3 | 0-01 | 4 | 0-02 | 7 | 0-03 | ||
| 2016 | 3 | 0-01 | 4 | 0-02 | 7 | 0-03 | ||||
| 2017 | 3 | 0-02 | 3 | 0-02 | 6 | 0-04 | ||||
| 2018 | 3 | 1-08 | 4 | 0-04 | 7 | 1-12 | ||||
| 2019 | 3 | 1-04 | 5 | 2-04 | 8 | 3-08 | ||||
| 2020 | 3 | 0-04 | 2 | 0-05 | 5 | 0-09 | ||||
| 2021 | 3 | 0-03 | 1 | 0-00 | 4 | 0-03 | ||||
| 2022 | 3 | 0-08 | 2 | 0-03 | 5 | 0-11 | ||||
| 2023 | 3 | 0-03 | 6 | 0-06 | 9 | 0-09 | ||||
| 2024 | 2 | 0-04 | 4 | 0-06 | 6 | 0-10 | ||||
| Career total | 29 | 2-38 | 35 | 2-34 | 64 | 4-72 | ||||
Brian's Awards and Honours
Brian Fenton has won many awards and honours throughout his career:
With Dublin Teams
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (7): 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023
- Leinster Senior Football Championship (10): 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- National Football League Division 1 (4): 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021 (Shared)
- National Football League Division 2 (1): 2023
- All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship (1): 2014
- Leinster Under-21 Football Championship (1): 2014
Individual Awards
- GAA-GPA All Stars Awards (6): 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023
- GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year (2): 2018, 2020
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final Man of the Match (1): 2015
- The Sunday Game Team of the Year (1): 2023
- In May 2020, a public poll by RTÉ.ie named Brian Fenton as one of the best midfielders in Gaelic football history.
