Jake O'Brien
Everton/D/
IrelandPlayer Info
Jake O'Brien is a highly-rated Irish central defender currently playing for Everton in the Premier League, with a market value of €18 million underscoring his status as one of Ireland's most promising talents. The 24-year-old, an imposing figure at 197 cm tall and 84 kg, has developed into a dominant aerial defender with excellent ball-playing skills for his position. O'Brien's career began in Ireland before moving to England, where he progressed through youth systems and loan spells, honing his craft. A key highlight was his breakthrough into top-flight football and his subsequent high-profile transfer to Everton, where he aims to establish himself as a first-team regular. His main strengths are his commanding presence in both boxes, his pace for a big man, and his composure in possession. As a modern defender, O'Brien represents the future of the Irish national team's defense, with his Premier League career at Everton offering the platform to become a star for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/07/29
Lyon
Everton19500000€
Transfer
2023/08/14
Crystal Palace U23Lyon1000000€
Transfer
2023/06/29
RWDM BrusselsCrystal Palace U23Loan Ended
2022/08/25
Crystal Palace U23RWDM BrusselsLoan
2022/05/30
Swindon TownCrystal Palace U23Loan Ended
2022/01/03
Crystal Palace U23Swindon TownLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Everton
Premier League Summer Series2025
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
270
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
70
Key Passes Per Game
5
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
7
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
8
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
1