Ceadach O'Neill

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

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

He is a Northern Irish youth international.[9]

References

1. 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.