Brad Lyons, born on 26 May 1997 (age 29), is a Northern Ireland midfielder with Aberdeen, where he wears the number eight shirt. A centre midfielder by trade, he has built his career steadily rather than noisily, with the useful habit of staying involved.
His early development was helped by meaningful senior football. The standout spell came at Coleraine in 2016-17, when he scored five goals in 24 league appearances, still his most productive league campaign. It was the sort of season that gives a young midfielder more than minutes: responsibility, rhythm and a clearer sense of what his game could carry.
At Aberdeen in 2025-26, Lyons remains a regular first-team presence. He has made 31 league appearances and scored once, while also featuring once in the Scottish Cup, giving him 32 appearances and one goal across all competitions for the club this season.
He has also stayed in the Northern Ireland picture, making two appearances in European World Cup qualifying this season. His career to this point has been one of solid progression: early senior grounding at Coleraine, a settled role in midfield, and continued relevance in an Aberdeen side where he is still getting on the pitch regularly.
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