Dara O'Shea

Defender #26
Age 27 years
Nationality Republic of Ireland

Career

No transfer history

Dara O'Shea operates as a bronze-tier Squad Player, stepping up whenever the manager makes the call. While he is still hunting for his first piece of major career silverware, his hunger to prove his worth at the highest level is clear. He is steadily building his body of work in the division, laying down the groundwork for future trust. O'Shea offers the kind of no-nonsense reliability every squad needs to survive a grueling domestic campaign, slotting in seamlessly to do the dirty work when the fixtures pile up.

The underlying numbers paint a picture of a defender maintaining a consistent level on the pitch. Earning the SQUAD PLAYER badge, he has racked up exactly 270 minutes across three full appearances. Three matches, three solid shifts. Our verdict? He knows his role and executes it without fuss. His highest marks come in the Defense dimension, proving he is a true specialist when it comes to breaking up play and holding the line. He avoids wild fluctuations in form, acting as a steady hand when rotated into the starting eleven. While his overall profile reflects a modest season ability, his defensive fundamentals ensure he rarely looks out of place. He is laying down a solid foundation, ready for any crunch match that requires a dependable deputy.

Player Rating

Dara O'Shea
Defender
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Dara O'Shea Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 68%
Weight 34%
Experience 55%

vs Premier League

Height 77%
Weight 47%
Experience 60%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 38 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 76 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 72 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 42 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 35 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 38
Shooting 76
Defense 72
Workrate 42
Passing 35
Key Strength 76 Shooting
Area to Watch 35 Passing

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Nov 08, 2026 Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth Premier League 90' 6.8 0 0 57 Portman Road Stadium
Oct 31, 2026 Hull City 2-2 Ipswich Premier League 90' 6.8 0 0 65 MKM Stadium
Oct 23, 2026 Ipswich 1-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 90' 6.8 0 0 36 Portman Road
Oct 17, 2026 Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Premier League 90' 6.1 0 0 96 Etihad Stadium
Oct 10, 2026 Ipswich 2-1 Fulham Premier League 90' 7.3 1 0 73 Portman Road
Sep 19, 2026 Everton 1-0 Ipswich Premier League 90' 6.8 0 0 46 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Sep 12, 2026 Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich Premier League 90' 6.2 0 0 100 Selhurst Park
Sep 04, 2026 Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool Premier League 90' 5.7 0 0 41 Portman Road
Aug 30, 2026 Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Premier League 99' 4.9 0 0 81 Old Trafford
Aug 22, 2026 Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland Premier League 63' 7.3 0 0 57 Portman Road

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