# Aaron O'Driscoll

Aaron Maurice O'Driscoll (born 4 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for NPL NSW outfit Manly United.

## Club career

Born in Dublin, O'Driscoll played youth football for Cherry Orchard before signing for Manchester City's academy in 2014. He was released by Manchester City after two seasons at the club, having suffered an injury in his second. He signed a professional contract with Southampton in July 2016. He appeared nine times for the club's under-21 side in the EFL Trophy before being released in summer 2020.
He signed a two-year contract with League Two side Mansfield Town following a trial period with the club. He made his debut for the club on 29 August 2020 in a 4–0 EFL Trophy defeat away to Preston North End. On 26 February 2021, Aaron joined Longford Town on loan until the end of November. He made his debut for the club on 20 March 2021 in a 2–0 home win over Derry City. In a difficult season for the team which ended with Longford's relegation from the League of Ireland Premier Division, O'Driscoll played every game and was a standout performer being awarded the supporters player of the year award.
On 13 January 2022, O'Driscoll signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Shelbourne.
On 23 March 2023, O'Driscoll joined New Zealand Southern League side Christchurch United. He scored 3 goals in 17 appearances as the club won the 2023 Southern League. On 10 September 2023 he was part of the team that won the 2023 Chatham Cup, defeating Melville United on penalties in the final.
On 27 November 2023, O'Driscoll signed for NPL Victoria side Altona Magic ahead of the 2024 season.

## International career

O'Driscoll made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland at under-17 level. He also played at under-19 level alongside future senior internationals including Aaron Connolly, Lee O'Connor and Dara O'Shea.

## Personal life

He is the son of former footballer Maurice O'Driscoll, who won the League of Ireland Premier Division with St Patrick's Athletic.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 10 September 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Southampton U21 | 2017–18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Southampton U21 | 2018–19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Southampton U21 | 2019–20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Southampton U21 | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town | 2020–21 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town | 2021–22 | League Two | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Longford Town (loan) | 2021 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 36 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 2 |
| Shelbourne | 2022 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 0 |
| Christchurch United | 2023 | Southern League | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 24 | 4 |
| Total | Total | Total | 81 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 103 | 6 |
* ↑ Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup
* ↑ Includes EFL Cup & League of Ireland Cup
* 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

## Honours
### Christchurch United

* Southern League: 2023
* Chatham Cup: 2023

### Individual

* Mainland Football Mens Defender of the Year: 2023
* Mainland Football Mens Player of the Year: 2023