Jake O'Brien (footballer)
Jake O'Brien (born 15 May 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Ligue 1 club Lyon. Early life
Born in County Cork, O'Brien grew up in Youghal, and in his youth also boxed and played hurling, winning national championships in both at Under-14s level. Club career
O'Brien played for Cork City before moving on loan to English club Crystal Palace in February 2021, with the move made permanent in August 2021. He appeared for the Under-23 team at Palace, including in the EFL Trophy. He moved on loan to Swindon Town in January 2022, playing a total of 21 games. In August 2022, O'Brien was loaned to Belgian club RWD Molenbeek, along with teammate Luke Plange, for the 2022–23 season. RWD Molenbeek qualified for the 2022-23 Challenger Pro League promotion play-offs in his first season with the club, holding a one-point lead over Beveren with two games remaining. O'Brien won the first trophy of his career as Molenbeek clinched the division. In August 2023 he signed for French club Lyon. International career
He has represented Ireland at under-21 level, making 11 appearances between 2021 and 2022. Career statistics

Honours
R.W.D. Molenbeek
Challenger Pro League: 2022–23

References

2001 births
Living people
Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
Association footballers from County Cork
Cork City F.C. players
Crystal Palace F.C. players
Swindon Town F.C. players
League of Ireland players
English Football League players
Men's association football defenders
Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers
R.W.D. Molenbeek (2015) players
Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers
Irish expatriate sportspeople in England
Expatriate men's footballers in England
Irish expatriates in Belgium
Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium
Irish expatriates in France
Expatriate men's footballers in France
Challenger Pro League players
Olympique Lyonnais players
Ligue 1 players