CORNERFLICK
Republic of Ireland U21National team
The shape of him
J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh is a midfielder and a Republic of Ireland U21 international. Midfielders set the tempo, and when they win the ball back they look for the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack and keep the ball moving. When possession is lost, screen the back line.
Honours 1
- 1First Division2022
Career journey
2024 – 2025Southampton U21
2024 – 2025Republic of Ireland U19
2025 – 2026Southampton
2026 – 2027Northampton
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Northampton | 13 | 2 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Southampton | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Southampton U21 | 23 | 6 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Southampton | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Accrington ST | 13 | 3 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Cork City | 24 | 4 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Southampton U21 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 2 | 0 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland U21
- Position
- Midfielder
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2026 |  League Two |  Oldham | H | L0–1 | 90' | |
| 31 Oct 2026 | League Two |  Accrington ST | A | D1–1 | 14' | |
| 24 Oct 2026 | League Two |  Colchester | H | W2–0 | 23' | |
| 20 Oct 2026 | League Two |  Tranmere | H | L0–1 | 90' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 | League Two |  Grimsby | A | W2–0 | 57' |
View all matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | League Two |  York | A | D1–1 | 70' |
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