Leigh Robert Kavanagh (born 27 December 2003) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bohemians. He has represented the Republic of Ireland U17 side in 2019.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leigh Robert Kavanagh | ||
| Date of birth | 27 December 2003 | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bohemians | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Bray Wanderers | ||
| 2020–2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| 2022–2023 | Derby County (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | Bray Wanderers | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | Bohemians | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:47 (UTC) 8 August 2024 | |||
Career
editBray Wanderers
editKavanagh came through the academy at Bray Wanderers having previously played for their schoolboy feeder club St Joseph's Boys.[2] He featured for Bray in the League of Ireland First Division, prior to joining Brighton in July 2020.[3]
Brighton
editDuring the 2020–21 season, Kavanagh suffered a broken leg while playing for the Brighton youth team, which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[4] He signed his first professional contract with Brighton in July 2021.[5] The following season, he joined Derby County on a season-long loan.[6] In July 2023, he signed a new one-year contact with Brighton, with the option a further season.[7] In December 2023, he began to be included with the Brighton first-team squad, and was named as a match-day substitute in matches in the Premier League and the Europa League.[8][9]
Bohemians
editHe signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians in July 2024.[10]
International career
editHe has been called up for the Republic of Ireland at youth level.[11]
References
edit- ^ "L.Kavanagh". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Joeys trio shine for DDSL". Dublin Gazette. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ O'Donnell, Daniel (8 July 2020). "No Bray farewell for promising teen duo as Brighton deals confirmed". Independent.ie. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Naylor, Andy (3 November 2023). "Evan Ferguson is epitome of Brighton's Irish scouting – and won't be the last". The Athletic. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Dempsey, Andrew (27 July 2023). "Hugely-Talented Irish Teenagers Sign First Professional Contracts With Brighton". Balls.ie. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Mills, Richard (1 September 2022). "'A good opportunity' - Brighton youngster completes loan move to Derby County". Sussex Live. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Vegas, Paul (3 July 2023). "Brighton defender Leigh Kavanagh pens new deal". Yribal Football. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Donlon, Mark (5 December 2023). "TWO Irish teens make Brighton bench for Premier League clash with Chelsea". Extra.ie. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "BRIGHTON VS. MARSEILLES". Soccerway. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Bohemians sign Leigh Kavanagh from Brighton". Extra Time. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "O'BRIEN NAMES UNDER-17 SQUAD FOR QUALIFIERS IN CORK". fai.ie. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2023.