Darragh Markey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Darragh Markey
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 23, 1997(1997-05-23)
Age	27
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Taurus

Darragh Markey Biography

Darragh Markey is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on May 23, 1997 in Dublin, Ireland. Darragh Markey (born 23 May 1997) is an Irish professional footballer, who plays for League of Ireland Premier Division club, St Patrick’s Athletic, the team he began the professional journey with.

In January of 2016, Markey went on trial with Scottish Premier League champions Celtic who scored in a game of trial against Kilmarnock. There was no result since Markey chose to accept the scholarship opportunity offered by St Pat’s and NUI Maynooth and pursue an MBA in financial management at NUI Maynooth. To be able to get this degree Markey had to complete the required marks on his Leaving Cert, which he took in June of 2016. Given the importance of studying prior to his football, the beginning of 2016 proved not to have been as productive for Markey as he played in just seven games and 2 league cup games in that season (all nine of them coming from the substitute bench) when Pat’s winning the League Cup in 2016. League Cup.

Markey’s shirt number changed again to number 15 ahead of the 2018 season. He started the season out of the starting 11, having to come off the bench in the first few games but regained his spot in the Attacking midfielder role in the 0–0 draw with Dundalk. He scored his first senior goal on the 15th May 2018 in a 5–2 win over Derry City at Richmond Park. His next goal came on the 10th August when he opened the scoring in a 5–0 win over Inchicore Athletic in the FAI Cup First Round. The season proved to be a disappointment for his side as they missed out on European football once again, which saw the departure of Liam Buckley as manager. On a personal level for Markey however, the season was another big step in his development, making 36 appearances and scoring 2 goals.

Following on from a full season as a regular starter, Markey was given the number 8 shirt for the 2019 season. Markey had to wait until the 15th of March 2019 for his first appearance of the season under new manager Harry Kenny, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 loss away to Waterford. He had to wait a month for his next appearance, making his first start of the season in a 1–1 draw away to Cork City. From then on he remained a mainstay in the team and on the 17th of May he scored his first goal of the season, opening the scoring in the Dublin derby against Bohemians with a looping header over James Talbot in the 40th minute. Markey saw his first taste of European football when he came off the bench away to IFK Norrköping of Sweden in a UEFA Europa League Qualifier, assisting Conor Clifford’s goal in a 2–1 loss for Pat’s. With the side struggling in front of goal, manager Harry Kenny was replaced by Stephen O’Donnell following a shock cup exit to UCD in late August and in O’Donnell’s first match, Markey scored in a 2–1 win away to Finn Harps on the 6th September 2019. He finished the season with 30 appearances and 2 goals in all competitions.

Markey was part of his country’s Republic of Ireland U17 and Republic of Ireland U18 team and also team Republic of Ireland schools team that he was invited to due to his performance at his Colaiste Phadraig in Lucan. Markey was nominated for FAI’s International Player of the Year in March 2016 , but was beaten his nomination against Connor Ellis.

Darragh Markey Net Worth

Darragh Markey is one of the richest Association Football Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darragh Markey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Markey played his youth soccer at Cherry Orchard, winning the under 17 FAI Umbro Cup with an 5-2 victory over Leeds AFC in the final at Turners Cross on 3 May 2014. At the Ballyfermot club, Markey was a part of the team that included future League of Ireland players Max Kouogun, Josh Collins and Derek Daly among others. Markey’s performances with the Orchard attracted the attention of St Patrick’s Athletic, who hired him for their under 19’s squad prior to this season. This was an excellent time for Markey and Markey who was awarded the league’s Player of The Season award as well as the team, as they took home the under 19 SSE Airtricity League with a 3-1 win against Derry City under 19’s in the final in Maginn Park. The team featured a number of players who made it into in the Saint. Pat’s first team as well as beyond to the League of Ireland and English Football Leagues as well as Jamie McGrath, Rory Feely, Jack Bayly, Fuad Sule, and Paul Rooney.

Prior to the St Patrick’s Athletic senior team’s season in 2015, Markey was called up to the first team for the season. with the number 21 jersey and he was also able to remain as a player for the under 19’s, and be qualified. Markey made his debut debut on February 9th, 2015, at only 17 years old as he was on the bench to play in the 7-0 home win in the Leinster Senior Cup against Tolka Rovers in the Leinster Senior Cup. Markey played as a substitute for the President’s Cup away to Dundalk as well as the first fixture of the League of Ireland Premier Division season at Shamrock Rovers, his first Dublin Derby. Markey was able to make another 5 appearances for the first team in the following season.

Markey changed squad number to the number 14 ahead of the 2017 season. On 17 April Markey made his first start for the first team in a win over Bray Wanderers in the League Cup. He then made his first league start 4 days later against Cork City at Richmond Park. His performances in these games stood out and earned him plaudits from fans, pundits and most importantly manager Liam Buckley, who kept him in the starting 11. He was nominated for the League of Ireland Premier Division Player of the Month for May 2017 but just lost out to Ryan Delaney. He went on to make a total of 18 league appearances, 22 in all competitions and his form in those games saw him voted as St Patrick’s Athletic Young Player of the Year by the club’s fans.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Darragh Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Darragh Markey celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.