Dawson Devoy

Dawson Devoy (born 20 November 2001) is an Irish professional association football player who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians. He represented the Republic of Ireland U21 national team 7 times between 2021 and 2022.

Dawson Devoy

Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-11-20) 20 November 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Bohemians
Number	10
Youth career
	Home Farm
	St Kevin's Boys
2018–2019	Bohemians
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2022	Bohemians	71	(10)
2022–2024	Milton Keynes Dons	44	(0)
2024	→ Swindon Town (loan)	16	(3)
2024–	Bohemians	37	(7)
International career
2021–2022	Republic of Ireland U21	7	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 July 2025

Club career

Bohemians

Devoy played for Home Farm and St Kevin's Boys at youth level.^[1] He joined the U17 side of League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians in March 2018,^[1] before signing professional terms in 2019.^[2] Devoy made his first team debut on 27 May 2019 as a 68th-minute substitute in a 2–0 League of Ireland Cup quarter-final win over Cork City.^[3] He made his league debut on 15 July 2019 as a 79th-minute substitute in a 3–0 defeat away to UCD.^[4]

Following limited opportunities the previous season, in 2021 Devoy featured regularly in both the league and UEFA Europa Conference League.^[5] He scored his first goal for the club on 21 May 2021 in a 2–1 defeat away to St Patrick's Athletic.^[6] After an impressive season which included an international call-up to the Republic of Ireland U21s, Devoy was named the PFAI Young Player of the Year^[7] and featured in the PFAI Team of the Year for 2021.^[8]

After re-signing with Bohemians in December 2021,^[9] he continued to perform into the 2022 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists in 22 league games amid increased interest from other clubs.^[5]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 13 July 2022, Devoy joined EFL League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.^[1] On 5 November 2022, Devoy scored his first goal for the club, in a 6–0 win over Taunton Town in the FA Cup.^[10] He scored 1 goal in 44 appearances in all competitions over the season as his side were relegated to EFL League Two.^[11]

Swindon Town loan

On 5 January 2024, Devoy joined fellow League Two club Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season.^[12]

Return to Bohemians

On 16 July 2024, Devoy returned to his first senior club Bohemians on a multi-year contract.^[13]

International career

Devoy made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team during the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 qualifiers against Luxembourg.^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played on 21 April 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Division	Season	League		National cup		League cup		Europe		Other		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Bohemians	LOI Premier Division	2019[5]	6	0	1	0	1	0	—		1[a]	0	9	0
		2020[5]	10	0	2	0	—		1[b]	0	—		13	0
		2021[5]	33	2	5	1	—		6[c]	0	—		44	3
		2022[5]	22	8	–		—		—		—		22	8
	Total		71	10	8	1	1	0	7	0	1	0	88	11
Milton Keynes Dons	League One	2022–23[15]	34	0	2	1	4	0	—		4[d]	0	44	1
	League Two	2023–24[16]	10	0	1	0	0	0	—		3[d]	1	14	1
	Total		44	0	3	1	4	0	—		7	0	58	2
Swindon Town (loan)	League Two	2023–24[16]	16	3	—		—		—		—		16	3
Bohemians	LOI Premier Division	2024[5]	13	4	3	0	—		—		—		16	4
		2025[5]	11	2	0	0	—		—		1[a]	0	12	2
	Total		24	6	3	0	—		—		1	0	28	6
Career Total			155	19	14	2	5	0	7	0	9	0	190	22

1. Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup
2. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
3. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
4. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Individual

• PFAI Young Player of the Year: 2021
• PFAI Team of the Year: 2021
• League of Ireland Player of the Month: July 2021^[17]