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Brian Fenton (born 2 March 1994) is a famous Gaelic football player from Ireland. He played for the Raheny club and was a key player for the Dublin county team. Brian was named the GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year twice, in 2018 and 2020. He is known for his amazing skills in the midfield position.

About Brian Fenton

Brian Fenton grew up in Raheny, a part of Dublin. His father is from Killarney. Brian first trained to be a physiotherapist, which is someone who helps people recover from injuries. Later, he studied business and started a new job selling medical equipment for hospitals. He also bought his own house in Killester.

Brian's Football Journey

Early Career and First Wins

Brian Fenton was part of the Dublin team that won the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship in 2014. This was a big achievement for young players.

In 2015, Brian made his debut for the senior Dublin team. He played his first national league game against Monaghan and even scored a goal! That year, he helped Dublin win the National Football League and the Leinster Senior Football Championship. He played in the 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, and Brian's performance was outstanding.

Continuing Success and Awards

In 2016, Brian helped Dublin win the League title again, beating Kerry in the final. He was a very important player when Dublin won the Sam Maguire Cup (the All-Ireland trophy) for the second year in a row. They beat Mayo by just one point after a replay. Brian also received his second All Star award, which is a special award for top players.

In 2017, Dublin lost the National League final to Kerry. However, Brian was crucial in helping Dublin win their Leinster title. This was their seventh Leinster championship in a row, breaking a record from the 1970s! Dublin also won the All-Ireland title again, beating Mayo by one point in the final. Brian scored a point in that exciting game.

Brian's success continued in 2018. He helped Dublin win the National Football League, the Leinster Championship, and the All-Ireland Championship. For his amazing performances, he received another All Star award and was named the Footballer of the Year.

Making History: Five and Six in a Row

On 14 September 2019, Brian was a key player when Dublin made history. They beat Kerry to win five Sam Maguire Cups in a row! No other team had ever done this before. During this incredible five-year winning streak, Brian Fenton played more minutes than any other Dublin player. He started 35 out of 37 championship matches.

Brian also played every minute of Dublin's historic six All-Ireland wins in a row. This shows how important he was to the team.

Brian Fenton announced his retirement from inter-county football on 18 November 2024.

Honours and Achievements

Brian Fenton has won many awards and championships throughout his career:

Dublin Team Wins

• 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 vote by RTÉ.ie chose Brian Fenton as one of the best midfielders in Gaelic football history.