Patrick Hickey (soccer)

Patrick Hickey (born 2 July 1998) in Des Plaines, United States, is a professional American association footballer who currently plays for Galway United in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Patrick Hickey
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-07-02) 2 July 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Des Plaines, United States[1]
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Galway United
Number 15
Youth career
Illinois Wesleyan University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 CD Herbania
2022 Villanueva CF
2022–2023 Athlone Town 48 (4)
2024– Galway United 22 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Early Career

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Hickey played College soccer for his University side Illinois Wesleyan University, before moving to Spain to continue his studies where he signed for Spanish 5th division side CD Herbania, and then division rivals Villanueva CF shortly afterwards.[2][deprecated source]

Ireland

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Having completed his studies in Spain, he moved to Ireland and signed with Athlone Town A.F.C. in the League of Ireland First Division[1]., whilst studying further at the Athlone Institute of Technology.[3] Hickey performed well during the 2023 season, racking up 37 appearances, with 2 goals and several assists[1]

He signed for Galway United ahead of the 2024 season, having completed his studies at Athlone AIT.[2][deprecated source]


References

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  1. ^ a b c "Patrick Hickey Joins Galway United for 2024". Galway Bay FM. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b Cowzer, Owen (22 December 2023). "SQUAD BUILDER Galway United sign Chicago-born Athlone Town star Patrick Hickey after stand-out midfielder finishes studies". The Sun Ireland. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  3. ^ Galvin, Kieran (28 December 2023). "Hickey departs as Athlone Town confirm new arrivals". Westmeath Independent. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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