Evan Weir

Evan Robert Weir (born 16 April 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Walsall.

Evan Weir

Personal information
Full name	Evan Robert Weir[1]
Date of birth	(2002-04-16) 16 April 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Ratoath, Ireland
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position	Defender
Team information
Current team	Walsall
Number	30
Youth career
2018–2019	UCD
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2021	UCD	37	(4)
2021	Maynooth University Town
2022–2023	Drogheda United	51	(5)
2024–	Walsall	26	(3)
2024	→ Drogheda United (loan)	19	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:26, 25 October 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Ratoath,^[1] Weir spent his early career with UCD and Maynooth University Town, before signing for Drogheda United for the 2022 season.^[2][3][4][5] He combined his playing career with his job as an electrician.^[6]

He signed for English club Walsall with effect from January 2024, returning on loan to Drogheda.^{[7][8][9][10]}

International career

Weir spent time at Ireland under-21 training camps, before receiving a call-up to the squad in October 2023.^[11]

Career statistics

As of match played on 25 October 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
UCD	2020[1]	League of Ireland First Division	16	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	17	4
	2021[1]	League of Ireland First Division	21	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	23	0
	Total		37	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	40	4
Drogheda United	2022[1]	League of Ireland Premier Division	27	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	28	4
	2023[1]	League of Ireland Premier Division	24	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	25	1
	Total		51	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	53	5
Walsall	2023–24[12]	EFL League Two	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2024–25[13]	EFL League Two	14	0	0	0	3	0	5[a]	0	22	0
	2025–26[14]	EFL League Two	12	3	0	0	0	0	1[a]	0	13	3
	Total		26	3	0	0	3	0	6	0	35	3
Drogheda United (loan)	2024[1]	League of Ireland Premier Division	19	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	19	4
Career total			133	16	5	0	3	0	6	0	147	16

1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy