Patrick O'Shaughnessy (footballer)

Patrick O'Shaughnessy (born 29 January 1993) is a Finnish footballer who most recently played for Finnish Kolmonen side PK-35.

Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-01-29) 29 January 1993
Place of birth Riihimäki, Finland
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
PK-35 Vantaa
Number 5
Youth career
FC Honka
HJK
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Klubi 04 29 (0)
2012–2013 MYPA 42 (0)
2014 PK-35 Vantaa 10 (0)
2015–2016 RiPS
2016 MPS 9 (0)
2017 NJS
2018–2019 PK-35
National team
Finland U15
Finland U16
Finland U17
Finland U19
2013 Finland U21 6 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 May 2013

Club career

O'Shaughnessy made his Veikkausliiga debut on 15 April 2012, appearing as a starter against TPS. After his releasing in Winter 2013, signed for Pallokerho-35 in April 2014.[1]

International career

O'Shaughnessy has represented Finland at age-group level. In November 2013, O'Shaughnessy expressed an interest in representing the Republic of Ireland, stating that he feels "more Irish than Finnish. I think maybe it has to do with my personality and it would make my father very proud if I played for Ireland".[2]

Personal life

His father Robert was an Irish[3] painter from Galway. Patrick is the elder brother of Daniel O'Shaughnessy, who currently plays for HJK and the Finland national football team.

References


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