Tara O'Hanlon

Tara O'Hanlon
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Republic of Ireland
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Manchester City
Number 26
Youth career
Bohemian
Peamount United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–2023 Peamount United
2024– Manchester City 0 (0)
International career
2022 Republic of Ireland U17 8 (0)
2022–2023 Republic of Ireland U19 5 (0)
2023– Republic of Ireland 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tara O'Hanlon (born 14 March 2005) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the Republic of Ireland national team.

Early life

O'Hanlon attended Castleknock Community College in Fingal in Ireland.

Club career

O'Hanlon played for Bohemian in the 2020 U17 National League season before playing for South Dublin side Peamount United U17 in 2021. She started her senior career with United and helping the club win the League of Ireland Premier Division in 2023.

On 31 January 2024, O'Hanlon signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Manchester City.

International career

O'Hanlon has represented the Republic of Ireland youth teams at under-17 and under-19 level.

In March 2023, O'Hanlon received her first senior call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team.

Style of play

O'Hanlon mainly operates as a defender and is known for her speed.

She describes herself as an attack-minded full-back who used to play in midfield.

Personal life

O'Hanlon has a sister.

References

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