Paddy Barrett

Paddy Barrett of Shelbourne was born in Waterford, Rep. Ireland on 22 July 1993 (age 33).

Republic of Ireland centre-back Paddy Barrett was born on 22 July 1993 (age 33). His senior career has taken in Dundalk, where his most productive league season came in 2016 with three goals in 16 appearances, but the main body of his work has been at Shelbourne.

At Shelbourne, Barrett has made 92 league appearances across four seasons, scoring four times. He remains a regular part of the side in 2026, with 15 Premier Division appearances and two goals, plus one Conference League qualifying appearance and six more in the Conference League. Across all competitions for Shelbourne in 2026, he has 22 appearances and two goals.

His current market value is around £149,000, according to Transfermarkt. Barrett’s career is essentially a Shelbourne one now: an experienced central defender still getting regular football, rather than a name drifting around the margins.

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Paddy Barrett started all 15 Premier Division appearances for Shelbourne in 2026

Paddy Barrett scored two Premier Division goals in 2026

Paddy Barrett collected six yellows in 15 Premier Division appearances in 2026

Paddy Barrett made six Conference League appearances and one in qualifying

Paddy Barrett joined Shelbourne on a free transfer in January 2023

Last updated 30 July 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Paddy Barrett

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1.85m (6ft)
Height: 80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight: 22 July 1993 (age 33)
Date of Birth: Waterford
Birthplace: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Country of Birth: Shelbourne
Team: £149,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Shelbourne
Premier Division 2026
Games: 15
Starting: 15
Substitute: -
Unused: 9
Utilisation: 63%
Goals: 2
Yellows: 6
Reds: -

Team: Shelbourne
Conference League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: 1
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Shelbourne
Conference League 2025 - 2026
Games: 6
Starting: 6
Substitute: -
Unused: -
Utilisation: 100%
Goals: -
Yellows: 2
Reds: -

Barrett is 33, from Rep. Ireland, and plays as a central defender for Shelbourne with a €175k market value. In the 2026 Premier Division, he made 15 appearances, all starts, and scored two goals. Six yellow cards in those league games point to a combative defensive profile, while the all-starts split suggests Shelbourne used him as a selected starter whenever he featured.

📋 Career stats

Team: Shelbourne
Season 2026
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 15
Goals: 2

Team: Shelbourne
Season 2025
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 20
Goals: -

Team: Shelbourne
Season 2024
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 31
Goals: -

Team: Shelbourne
Season 2023
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 26
Goals: 2

Team: St Patrick's Athletic
Season 2022
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 2
Goals: -

Team: St Patrick's Athletic
Season 2021
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 28
Goals: -

Team: Dundalk
Season 2017
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 15
Goals: -

Team: Dundalk
Season 2016
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 16
Goals: 3

Team: Dundalk
Season 2015
Country: Rep. Ireland 🇮🇪
Games: 11
Goals: -

Barrett's career path has been a well-travelled one, taking him from Dundalk to FC Cincinnati, Indy Eleven, Svay Rieng, St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne. His move to Shelbourne in January 2023 gave him a recent base in the Premier Division, and his 2026 return of 15 starts and two league goals shows an experienced defender still contributing at 33.

💰 Transfers

Team: Shelbourne
1 January 2023
From: St Patrick's Athletic
Type: Free Transfer

Team: St Patrick's Athletic
23 February 2021
From: Svay Rieng
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Svay Rieng
15 January 2021
From: Indy Eleven
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Indy Eleven
5 December 2018
From: FC Cincinnati
Type: Free Transfer

Team: FC Cincinnati
1 January 2018
From: Dundalk
Type: Undisclosed

Team: Waterford
31 July 2017
From: Dundalk
Type: Loan

Team: Dundalk
1 January 2015
From: Galway United
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Galway United
28 July 2014
From: Waterford
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Waterford
8 July 2013
From: Dundee United
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Dundee United
28 October 2010
Type: Trainee

Barrett's transfer history was defined by free moves after his undisclosed-fee switch from Dundalk to FC Cincinnati in January 2018. He then moved to Indy Eleven, Svay Rieng, St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne on free transfers, with Shelbourne adding him from St Patrick's Athletic in January 2023.

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