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Jared Gallagher
Jared Sean Gallagher (born 18 January 2002) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers. Youth careerWhile staying in Hong Kong, Gallagher played with the Kowloon Cricket Club’s (KCC) U-16 and U-18 side before switching to Kitchee SC's Under-18 academy side.[1] He also played with fellow Yau Yee League sides Azzuri and German All Stars. which both would play massive roles in his journey to become a professional footballer.[2] Club careerYoung LionsOn 19 July 2023, Gallagher was announced as the Young Lions new player during the mid season transfer window in the 2021 season but didn't make any appearance throughout the season. Gallagher would then make his professional career debut on 19 March 2022 in a 4–3 lost against Balestier Khalsa where he played the entire match. On 18 March 2023, Gallagher would then score his first professional goal against Hougang United in the 2023 season in a 4–3.[3] Following the end of the 2023 season, it was announced Gallagher would leave Young Lions. Tampines RoversOn 2 February 2024, Gallagher joined another Singapore Premier League club, Tampines Rovers. He make his debut for the club in a 3–1 win over Albirex Niigata (S) on 12 May. Gallagher make his 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two debut against Thailand club Bangkok United on 18 September. International careerYouthGallagher was born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother which therefore, he his eligible to represent for Ireland or Singapore.  On 25 October 2021, Gallagher was called up to the Singapore under-23 national team. He make his debut on 31 October against South Korea U-23 during the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification match. SeniorOn 7 March 2024, Gallagher was called up to the senior squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against China. Personal lifeJared studied at Yew Chung International School in Hong Kong for his secondary education [4] and graduated to National University of Singapore following his return to Singapore. Born to an Irish father and a Singaporean mother, Jared grew up in Bukit Gombak and then moved overseas to Shanghai in China and then Hong Kong before finally returning home in March 2020 to be enlisted for national service.[1] Due to his Irish roots, he supports the Irish club, Silgo Rovers, which he was invited for a chance to go for a 1 month trial stint with the club in June 2023.[5][6] Jared has his own podcast show, called Stuck In Podcast where he hosts expat and local footballers and talks about the local Singaporean football scene.[7] Career statisticsClub
International statisticsU23 International caps
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