Denise O'Sullivan
North Carolina Courage Women/M/
IrelandPlayer Info
Denise O'Sullivan is a dynamic and tenacious Irish midfielder who is a key player for the North Carolina Courage in the American NWSL and a cornerstone of the Republic of Ireland women's national team. Her early career flourished in Ireland with Cork City before a move to Glasgow City, where she won multiple Scottish Women's Premier League titles and domestic cups, establishing herself as a star. A subsequent transfer to the NWSL's Houston Dash preceded her move to North Carolina, where she has been instrumental in their success, helping the Courage win the NWSL Shield and challenging for championships. Her main honors include league titles in Scotland and the NWSL Shield, alongside individual accolades like being named in the NWSL Best XI. Known for her incredible engine, precise passing, and combative style, O'Sullivan is revered for her leadership on the pitch and is considered one of the finest Irish footballers of her generation, crucial for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2020/12/31
Brighton & Hove Albion Women
North Carolina Courage WomenLoan Ended
2020/09/10
North Carolina Courage WomenBrighton & Hove Albion WomenLoan
2020/01/21
WS Wanderers WomenNorth Carolina Courage WomenLoan Ended
2019/10/29
North Carolina Courage WomenWS Wanderers WomenLoan
2018/12/22
Canberra United WomenNorth Carolina Courage WomenLoan Ended
2018/10/18
North Carolina Courage WomenCanberra United WomenLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
North Carolina Courage Women
USA NWSL2025
Matches
Games Played
18
Games Started
17
Minutes Per Game
1415
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
9
Accurate Passes Per Game
602
Key Passes Per Game
12
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
16
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
10
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
70
Interceptions Per Game
29
Clearances Per Game
20
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
23
Be Fouled Per Game
13