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Andrew Wogan

Andrew Brian Wogan (born 1 December 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One side Stockport County.[5]

Career

Youth career

Born in Ardee, Wogan began his career with Ardee Celtic - leaving them in 2020 to join the academy setup at then League of Ireland First Division side Drogheda United.[4]

Senior career

Drogheda United

After progressing through the academy at Drogheda following his arrival in 2020 from Ardee Celtic, Wogan played for both the U17 and U19 sides in 2021 and 2022, he signed a new contract with the club on 12 July 2023.[6] After impressing in various games in the youth setup, he was promoted to the first team by manager Kevin Doherty ahead of the 2023 season,[4] he went onto feature in the Jim Malone Cup during pre-season and ended up making the winning penalty save in the shootout.[6] Having been on the bench for nine games during the league campaign, Wogan made his professional debut for The Drogs on 5 June 2023; playing the full 90 minutes during a 3–2 away defeat against Shelbourne at Tolka Park.[7] On 21 July 2023, Wogan made his cup bow for Drogheda during the FAI Cup First Round tie against Sligo Rovers; which resulted in a 2–1 win at Weavers Park.[8] On 15 April 2024, Wogan signed his first professional contract with Drogheda, which came about after he impressed since breaking into the first team during the previous campaign.[9]

Stockport County

On 8 July 2024, Wogan signed for EFL League One side Stockport County[10] ,in what Drogheda described as a "club record fee".[11][12][13] However, as part of the transfer, he remained with Drogheda United to complete the remainder of the Ireland Premier Division season.[10][4]

Marine (loan)

On 28 January 2025, after returning from his loan spell in Ireland; Wogan joined National League North side Marine on loan until the end of the season,[14] and made his debut for the club later the same day during a 1–1 draw against Farsley Celtic.[15] On 27 March 2015, after featuring ten times for Marine; Wogan was recalled by Stockport County - with Max Metcalfe moving in the opposite direction.[16][17]

International career

In June 2023, Wogan was called into the Republic of Ireland under-19's ahead of a training camp in Abbotstown,[18] and three months later, he was named in Tom Mohan's U19 squad ahead of two back-to-back friendlies against Bosnia and Herzegovina under–19's in Trebinje.[19] On 15 March 2024, after picking up several caps for the Under-19's, Wogan was named in the Republic of Ireland under-21's squad for the first time ahead of a 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying game against San Marino under-21's in Serravalle.[20][21]

Career statistics

As of match played 22 March 2025[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Drogheda United 2023 LOI Premier Division 18 0 3 0 — — 21 0
2024 17 0 — — 2[c] 0 19 0
Total 35 0 3 0 — 2 0 40 0
Stockport County 2024–25 League One 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Drogheda United (loan) 2024 LOI Premier Division 2 0 0 0 — 1[d] 0 3 0
Marine (loan) 2024–25 National League North 10 0 — — — 10 0
Career total 47 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 53 0
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup & FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup & EFL Cup
  3. ^ 2 appearances in Leinster Senior Cup
  4. ^ 1 appearance in Leinster Senior Cup

References

  1. ^ "Squad List 2024/25 & U21 Registered Contract Players" (PDF). EFL. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Andrew Wogan". playmakerstats.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Andrew Wogan". fifacm.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Wogan leaving for Stockport at the end of season for club record fee". lmfm.ie. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Andrew Wogan". soccerway.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Ardee teenager Andrew Wogan signs contract with Drogheda United". droghedalife.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  7. ^ "League Report: Shelbourne 3 - 2 Drogheda United". extratime.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  8. ^ Landy, Barry (21 July 2023). "Ryan Brennan bags winner as Drogheda dump Sligo out of the FAI Cup". rte.ie. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Andrew Wogan signs first professional contract". droghedaunited.ie. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Exciting young keeper signs long term contract". stockportcounty.com. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Drogheda United goalkeeper Andrew Wogan agrees deal to join Stockport". rte.ie. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Drogheda keeper Andrew Wogan makes move to League One side Stockport". independent.ie. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Drogheda United can confirm the transfer of goalkeeper Andrew Wogan to EFL League One side Stockport County". Drogheda United. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Goalkeeper Andrew Wogan joins Marine on loan". marinefc.com. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Farsley Celtic 1–1 Marine". marinefc.com. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  16. ^ "County keepers trade places in loan exchange". stockportcounty.com. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  17. ^ "Squad Update". marinefc.com. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
  18. ^ "Goalkeeper Andrew Wogan has been named in Tom Mohan's Ireland U19 training camp that begins in Abbotstown today 👏👏". facebook.com. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  19. ^ "MU19 | Mohan names squad for Bosnia & Herzegovina friendlies". fai.ie. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Drogheda United keeper Andrew Wogan earns first call-up to Ireland U21 squad". independent.ie. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  21. ^ "Calum Kavanagh among quartet of maiden U21s call-ups". rte.ie. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.