James Bolger (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Boyle, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Drogheda United | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Boyle Celtic | ||
| 2019 | Galway United | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Northwestern Red Raiders | 68 | (18) |
| 2023 | Longwood Lancers | 15 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Bodens BK | 13 | (4) |
| 2024– | Drogheda United | 15 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 February 2025 | |||
James Bolger (born 19 November 2000) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Drogheda United.
Early life
[edit]Bolger was born on 19 November 2000 in Boyle, Ireland. The son of Francis Bolger and Catherine Bolger, he is the nephew of Gaelic football coach Peter Bolger.[1]
Growing up, he suffered from Osgood–Schlatter disease.[2] After graduating secondary school, he attended Northwestern College in the United States, where he studied business and sports management, and Longwood University in the United States, where he studied business.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Bolger started his career with Swedish side Bodens BK in 2024, where he made thirteen league appearances and scored four goals. In 2024, he signed for Irish side Drogheda United, helping the club win the 2024 FAI Cup. During his first season with them, he made twelve league appearances and scored zero goals.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Strong Roscommon connection to Sunday's FAI Cup Final". Roscommon Herald. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "From America to Sweden – Roscommon's James Bolger has taken long road to Aviva". Irish Independent. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ James Bolger at Soccerway
External links
[edit]- James Bolger at Soccerway
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Association footballers from County Roscommon
- Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Bodens BK players
- Drogheda United F.C. players
- Longwood Lancers men's soccer players
- League of Ireland players
- Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Sweden
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Irish expatriate sportspeople in Sweden
- Irish expatriate sportspeople in the United States