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Brady with the Republic of Ireland in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Robert Brady | ||
| Date of birth | 14 January 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger, left-back, left wing-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Preston North End | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2008 | St. Kevin's Boys | ||
| 2008–2010 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Hull City (loan) | 39 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | → Hull City (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2013–2015 | Hull City | 63 | (6) |
| 2015–2017 | Norwich City | 59 | (7) |
| 2017–2021 | Burnley | 81 | (4) |
| 2021–2022 | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | (0) |
| 2022– | Preston North End | 95 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2006–2007 | Republic of Ireland U15 | 5 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Republic of Ireland U16 | 5 | (0) |
| 2008 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 8 | (1) |
| 2009–2011 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 13 | (2) |
| 2010–2012 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 11 | (7) |
| 2012– | Republic of Ireland | 72 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:18, 3 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:52, 10 June 2025 (UTC) |
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Robert "Robbie" Brady (born 14 January 1992) is an Irish professional footballer. He plays as a left winger, left-back, or left wing-back for Preston North End. He also plays for the Republic of Ireland national team.
Brady started his football journey in the youth academy of Manchester United. After playing only once for their main team, he moved to Hull City. He first joined Hull on loan, then signed permanently in 2013. He played 124 games for Hull City, helping them reach the 2014 FA Cup final.
In July 2015, Brady joined Norwich City. He then became Burnley's most expensive player in January 2017. He has played for Ireland at all youth levels. He became the highest goal scorer for the Ireland Under-21 team with seven goals. Brady made his senior international debut in 2012 against Oman. He scored a goal and set up two others in a 4–1 win. He has played over 60 games for his country. He also played in Euro 2016, scoring two important goals.
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Robbie Brady's Football Journey
Starting Out: Youth Career
Robbie Brady was born in Baldoyle, Dublin, Ireland. He went to Pobalscoil Neasáin school. He was part of their Under-16 team that won the All-Ireland Championship. Manchester United scouts noticed him while he was playing for St. Kevin's Boys. He joined Manchester United's academy in January 2008, just after his 16th birthday.
He played his first game for Manchester United's Under-18 team on 19 January 2008. His debut for the reserve team came two months later. In July 2008, Brady officially joined the academy as a scholar. He played regularly for the Under-18s and the reserves. In the 2010–11 season, he became a full-time reserve team player. He was a substitute for the first team in a League Cup game in October 2010. His only game for Manchester United's first team was on 26 September 2012. He came on as a substitute in a 2–1 win against Newcastle United in the League Cup.
Playing for Hull City
On 19 July 2011, Manchester United loaned Brady to Hull City, a team in the Championship league. He played his first game for Hull on 5 August 2011. Three weeks later, he scored his first goal for Hull in a 1–0 win against Reading. His loan was extended until the end of the 2011–12 season.
Brady was loaned to Hull again on 5 November 2012. He scored his first goal since returning to Hull on 8 December 2012 against Watford. It was a great 25-yard free kick that hit the crossbar and went in.
On 8 January 2013, Hull City signed Brady permanently. He scored a penalty in Hull's first home Premier League game on 24 August 2013. This gave them a 1–0 win against Norwich City. He scored two more Premier League goals the next month. He then had two groin operations and missed most of the season.
During the 2014–15 season, Brady scored three goals. Two of these were in a Europa League play-off game. Hull won that game 2–1 but lost the overall match because of the away goals rule. Hull City was relegated from the Premier League that season.
Time at Norwich City
On 29 July 2015, Brady joined Norwich City for about £7 million. Norwich had just been promoted to the Premier League. He scored his first league goal for Norwich on 26 September 2015. It was the first goal in a 2–2 draw against West Ham United. On 1 March 2016, Brady lost two teeth in a head clash during a game against Chelsea. Norwich finished 19th that season, meaning Brady was relegated for the second year in a row.
Brady scored his first goal of the 2016–17 season on 1 October 2016. It was a fantastic 25-yard shot in a 2–1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. On 31 December, Brady was sent off in a 0–0 draw against Brentford. Norwich appealed the red card, but it was not overturned. This meant Brady missed the next three games. He returned to play in January 2017 and scored a penalty in a 3–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. He played his last game for Norwich on 28 January, getting an assist in a 2–0 win.
Moving to Burnley
On 31 January 2017, Robbie Brady moved to Burnley, a Premier League club. This was a club record deal, reportedly worth £13 million. He joined his friends Jeff Hendrick and Stephen Ward there. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Four days later, he made his Burnley debut as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to Watford.
On 12 February, he scored his first goal for Burnley. It was a 20-yard free kick in a 1–1 draw against Chelsea. In the next game, Brady assisted Michael Keane's goal in a 1–1 draw against his old club, Hull City. On 27 May 2021, it was announced that Brady would leave Burnley when his contract ended.
Later Career: Bournemouth and Preston
On 18 October 2021, Brady signed for AFC Bournemouth, a team in the Championship league. After a successful trial, Brady signed for Preston North End on 4 July 2022. He signed a one-year deal. On 5 June 2023, Brady signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at Preston until the end of the 2024-25 season. On 28 May 2025, the club announced he signed another one-year deal.
Playing for Ireland
Youth Teams
In September 2010, Brady played his first game for the Ireland Under-21 team. On 9 August 2011, he scored two goals in a 2–1 win against Austria Under-21s. He also scored in the 2013 European Championship qualifiers.
On 26 February 2012, Brady was named the 2011 Under-21 International Player of the Year. This was for his great performances that year. In September 2012, he became the record goal scorer for the Irish Under-21 team with his seventh goal.
Senior National Team
On 8 September 2012, Brady was called up to the senior Ireland team for the first time. This was for a friendly game against Oman. He scored a goal and helped set up two more in a 4–1 victory. On 18 November 2014, he scored two goals against the United States.
On 29 March 2015, Brady played as a left-back in Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland. The game ended in a 1–1 draw. On 13 November 2015, Brady scored in the 82nd minute of a crucial Euro 2016 play-off game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This goal helped Ireland get a 1–1 draw. Three days later, he assisted one of Jonathan Walters' two goals. This helped Ireland win 2–0 and qualify for UEFA Euro 2016.
On 22 June 2016, Brady scored a very important header against Italy. It was in the 85th minute of Ireland's last Euro 2016 group game. This 1–0 win allowed Ireland to move on to the knockout stage. He also scored a penalty in Ireland's 2–1 loss to France. Ireland was knocked out of the tournament in the Round of 16.
On 28 March 2017, Brady was captain of Ireland for the first time. This was in a friendly game against Iceland.
Robbie Brady's Family Life
Robbie Brady is in a relationship with Kerrie Harris, who is a choreographer. She runs a dance school in Dublin. They have three children together. Their oldest daughter, Halle, was born in 2014. They had a son in 2019 and another daughter in 2024. Robbie's younger brother, Gareth, has played for Ireland's Under-17 team. His other brother, Liam, also played for Ireland at Under-18 level.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United | 2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Hull City | 2011–12 | Championship | 39 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 41 | 3 | |
| 2012–13 | Championship | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 4 | |||
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 18 | 4 | ||
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 3 | |
| Total | 114 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 124 | 14 | ||
| Norwich City | 2015–16 | Premier League | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 | 3 | |
| 2016–17 | Championship | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 26 | 4 | ||
| Total | 59 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 7 | ||
| Burnley | 2016–17 | Premier League | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | |||
| 2017–18 | Premier League | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | ||
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 1 | ||
| Total | 81 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 6 | ||
| AFC Bournemouth | 2021–22 | Championship | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Preston North End | 2022–23 | Championship | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | |
| 2024–25 | Championship | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | |
| Total | 95 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 355 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 381 | 29 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 72 | 10 | |
- As of match played 23 March 2025. Republic of Ireland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Brady goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 September 2012 | Craven Cottage, London, England | 1 |  Oman |
2–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 18 November 2014 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 11 |  United States |
2–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 4–1 | ||||||
| 4 | 13 November 2015 | Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
1–0 | 1–1 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying |
| 5 | 22 June 2016 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France | 26 |  Italy |
1–0 | 1–0 | UEFA Euro 2016 |
| 6 | 26 June 2016 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France | 27 |  France |
1–0 | 1–2 | UEFA Euro 2016 |
| 7 | 31 August 2016 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 28 | Oman |
1–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
| 8 | 10 June 2019 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 45 |  Gibraltar |
2–0 | 2–0 | UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying |
| 9 | 27 September 2022 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland | 59 |  Armenia |
3–2 | 3–2 | 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B |
| 10 | 10 October 2024 | Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland | 67 |  Finland |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B |
Awards and Honours
Individual Awards
- FAI Under-21 International Player of the Year: 2011, 2012
- FAI Young International Player of the Year: 2015, 2016
- FAI Senior International Player of the Year: 2016, 2024
See also
In Spanish: Robbie Brady para niños
