Dawson Devoy

Dawson Devoy
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-11-20) 20 November 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
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 10 (3)
International career
2021–2022 Republic of Ireland U21 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:58, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

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.

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 14 October 2024
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] 10 3 3 0 — — — 13 3
Career Total 141 16 14 2 5 0 7 0 8 0 175 19
  1. ^ Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Individual

References

  1. ^ a b c "MK Dons complete move for Dawson Devoy". Milton Keynes Dons. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  2. ^ "The Boy Devoy - The Rise And Rise Of Dawson Devoy". balls.ie.
  3. ^ "Cork pay the penalty against Bohs, Derry see off Harps in extra time in EA Sports Cup quarters". the42.ie. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  4. ^ @bfcdublin (17 July 2019). "Congratulations to Dawson Devoy, who made his league debut for #Bohs first team against UCD on Monday night. Dawson is a regular fixture in our U19 side, having come through Bohs-SKB underage teams" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "D. Devoy". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Report: Saints 2-1 Bohs (21/05/21)". stpatsfc.com. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Bohs' Georgie Kelly and Dawson Devoy take home PFAI Player and Young Player of the Year awards". Irish Independent. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Four Bohs players and three from Shamrock Rovers in the PFAI Team of the Year". the42.ie. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Dawson Devoy among 11 players to re-sign with Bohemians for 2022". the42.ie. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  10. ^ "MK Dons 6-0 Taunton Town" – via www.bbc.com.
  11. ^ Fennessy, Paul (7 May 2023). "Heartbreak for Ireland stars as Derby just miss out on play-offs". The 42.
  12. ^ "Town sign Dawson Devoy". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  13. ^ Casey, Gavan (16 July 2024). "Bohemians bring former star Dawson Devoy back to Dalymount Park". The 42.
  14. ^ "Bittersweet Ireland U21s debut for Bohs youngster". the42.ie. 8 September 2021.
  15. ^ "Games played by Dawson Devoy in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  16. ^ a b "Games played by Dawson Devoy in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Bohs' teen sensation Dawson Devoy recognised after a string of outstanding performances". 10 August 2021.