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Ceadach O'Neill

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Ceadach O'Neill
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-04-10) 10 April 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth Kilrea, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland[1]
Position(s) Attacker
Team information
Current team
Arsenal
Youth career
0000–2024 Linfield
2024- Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023-2024 Linfield 2 (0)
International career
2023- Northern Ireland U17 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 April 2024

Ceadach O'Neill (born 10 April 2008) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Arsenal. He is a Northern Irish youth international.[2]

Club career

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From Kilrea,[3][1] he made his Linfield debut in the Northern Ireland Football League Cup against Queen's University Belfast A.F.C. in October 2023.[4] He made his NIFL Premiership debut for Linfield as a 15 year-old against Ballymena United in November 2023.[5] That month, he joined Arsenal on trial[6] ahead of a proposed move to the side at the end of the season.[7] In August 2024, he made his debut for the Arsneal U18 side, scoring twice in a 3-2 win against West Ham U18.[8]

International career

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He is a Northern Irish youth international.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Crawford, Steven (25 July 2024). "Per Mertesacker welcomes Linfield starlet to Arsenal as he begins pathway at the Emirates". Belfast Live. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ "C.O'Neill". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  3. ^ Loomey, Stephen (13 October 2024). "Ex-Linfield youngster on 'amazing experience' training with Arsenal first team and his bright start to life in London". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  4. ^ Crawford, Steven (16 December 2023). "Linfield starlet impresses for Arsenal in South American tournament". Belfast Live. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  5. ^ Mondal, Subhankar (20 November 2023). "Linfield teenage midfielder is 'destined to sign for Arsenal'". TBRFOOTBALL. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  6. ^ Vegas, Paul (12 December 2023). "Linfield prospect Ceadach O'Neill in Brazil with Arsenal U16 squad". Tribal Football. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  7. ^ Beacom, Steve (20 March 2024). "Highly-rated Linfield teenager clinches dream move to Premier League giants". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  8. ^ Fullerton, Gareth (19 August 2024). "Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill scores twice on debut following move from Linfield". Belfast Live. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  9. ^ Morton, Johnny (19 October 2023). "Nine young stars from Irish League clubs included in Northern Ireland U17 squad for 2024 European Championship qualifiers". Newsletter. Retrieved 19 December 2023.