Paddy Barrett, born on 22 July 1993 (age 32), is a Republic of Ireland central defender whose career has become closely tied to Shelbourne. His market value is around £149,000, according to Transfermarkt.
His most productive league season came with Dundalk in 2016, when he scored three goals in 16 appearances. That remains a useful marker in his career, but not the main story.
Shelbourne is where Barrett’s senior football has settled. Across four seasons he has made 88 league appearances and scored three league goals, giving him a steady place in a side that has continued to use him regularly rather than as cover.
In 2026, he has made 24 appearances for Shelbourne in all competitions, including 11 in the Premier Division, two in Europa League qualifying, three in Champions League qualifying, two in Conference League qualifying and six in the Conference League. He has scored one goal.
Barrett’s career is that of an experienced Irish centre-back whose best-defined spell has come at Shelbourne, where he remains part of the first-team picture in 2026.
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