Oisin McEntee

Oisin Michael McEntee (born 5 January 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian.

Oisin McEntee

Personal information
Full name	Oisin Michael McEntee[1]
Date of birth	(2001-01-05) 5 January 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	New York City, New York, U.S.
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Heart of Midlothian
Number	31
Youth career
	Cootehill
	Carrick Rovers
2014–2015	Belvedere
2015–2017	Malahide United
2017–2021	Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Newcastle United	0	(0)
2021–2022	→ Greenock Morton (loan)	25	(1)
2022–2025	Walsall	64	(4)
2025–	Heart of Midlothian	2	(0)
International career
	Republic of Ireland U17
	Republic of Ireland U18
	Republic of Ireland U19
	Republic of Ireland U21
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:20, 10 August 2025 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Born in New York City,^[1] McEntee's father was a Gaelic footballer, and McEntee played at youth level for Shercock GAA before concentrating on soccer.^[2] McEntee attended Patrician High School in Carrickmacross.^[2]

Club career

McEntee spent his early career with Cootehill, Carrick Rovers, Belvedere and Malahide United.^[2] McEntee joined Newcastle United at the age of 16, captaining their under-18 team.^[2] He spent time on loan at Greenock Morton before signing for Walsall in May 2022.^[3][4] He underwent shoulder surgery in June 2022.^[5]

On 21 November 2023, Walsall announced McEntee had extended his contract to 2025.^[6]

McEntee left Walsall at the end of his contract on 30 June 2025, and signed for Scottish club Heart of Midlothian on 1 July 2025.^[7]

International career

McEntee was an Irish youth international.^[1][8][9] He appeared at the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.^[2]

Career statistics

As of 10 August 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
Newcastle United	2021–22[10]	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Greenock Morton (loan)	2021–22[10]	Scottish Championship	25	1	2	0	0	0	1[a]	0	28	1
Walsall	2022–23[11]	EFL League Two	13	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	15	0
	2023–24[12]	EFL League Two	20	4	3	0	1	1	3[b]	1	27	6
	2024–25[13]	EFL League Two	31	0	1	0	1	0	4[c]	0	37	0
	Total		64	4	6	0	2	1	7	1	79	6
Heart of Midlothian	2025–26[14]	Scottish Premiership	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	5	0
Career total			91	5	8	0	5	1	8	1	112	7

1. Appearance in the Scottish League Challenge Cup
2. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
3. Three appearances in the EFL Trophy, one appearance in the play-offs