About Eoghan O'Connell

Eoghan O'Connell (born 13 August 1995) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One side Barnsley.
He began his youth playing career in the Republic of Ireland, joined the academy of Scottish club Celtic in 2011 and made his first-team debut three years later. While at the club he was loaned to Oldham Athletic, Cork City and Walsall. In 2017, he signed with English third-tier club Bury and after two seasons with The Shakers, he moved in the summer of 2019 to Rochdale.

O'Connell is a cousin of former Irish rugby captain Paul O'Connell and has been capped at youth international level.