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John Patrick (footballer, born 2003)
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John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa (born 24 September 2003), known as John Patrick, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for French Ligue 2 club Reims. Born in Spain, he represents the Republic of Ireland national team.
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Club career
Early career
John Patrick joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2012, at the age of nine.[2] He subsequently represented CD Canillas, Alcobendas CF and Getafe CF as a youth, having joined the latter side in 2018.[1]
Getafe
On 5 December 2020, before even appearing with the reserves, John Patrick made his professional – and La Liga – debut by coming on as a late substitute for Ángel in a 0–3 away loss against Levante UD;[3] aged 17 years and 42 days, he became the youngest debutant in Getafe's history.[1]
Reims
On 15 January 2025, Patrick signed with Ligue 1 side Reims.[4] He made his debut for the club on 25 January 2025, starting in his side's 1–1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.[5] On 24 May 2025, he was part of the side that lost the 2025 Coupe de France final 3–0 to Paris Saint-Germain.[6] 5 days later his side were relegated to Ligue 2 after losing the relegation playoff 4–2 on aggregate to Metz.[7]
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International career
John Patrick was born in Madrid to a French mother with Cameroonian grandparents from her side and an Irish father from Galway from whom he has grandparents from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, where he visited most summers during his childhood.[8][9][10] He was eligible to represent Ireland, Spain, France or Cameroon internationally.[11]
In March 2021, it was confirmed by Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford, that John has chosen to represent the Republic of Ireland saying, "He certainly wants to play for the Republic of Ireland".[12] On 4 October 2021, he was called up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad for the first time, for their double header of friendlies against Sweden U19 in Marbella, Spain.[13] He made his underage international debut on 8 October 2021 in a 2–2 draw with Sweden.[14]
On 14 May 2025, he received his first senior call up to the Republic of Ireland national team for their friendly fixtures against Senegal and Luxembourg in June.[15] He made his senior international debut on 10 June 2025, replacing Jason Knight as a late substitute in a 0–0 draw away to Luxembourg.[16]
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Career statistics
Club
- As of match played on 29 May 2025[17]
- Includes Copa del Rey & Coupe de France
- Appearances in 2023 Tercera Federación play-offs
- Appearances in 2024 Segunda Federación play-offs
- Appearances in the 2025 Ligue 1 Relegation play-offs
International
- As of match played 10 June 2025
Honours
Reims
- Coupe de France runner-up: 2024–25[18]
References
External links
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