Cian Coleman
{{Short description|Irish footballer (born 1997)}}
{{Use Hiberno-English|date=July 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Cian Coleman
| image =
| caption =
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| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1997|1|1}}
| birth_place = Cork, Ireland
| currentclub = Cobh Ramblers
| clubnumber = 14
| height =
| position = {{plainlist|*Midfielder
Defender}}
| youthyears1 = 2013–2016
| youthclubs1 = Cork City
| years1 = 2015–2016
| clubs1 = Cork City
| caps1 = 3
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2017
| clubs2 = Cobh Ramblers
| caps2 = 23
| goals2 = 4
| years3 = 2018
| clubs3 = Limerick
| caps3 = 30
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2019
| clubs4 = St Patrick's Athletic
| caps4 = 19
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2020–2024
| clubs5 = Cork City
| caps5 = 130
| goals5 = 10
| years6 = 2025–
| clubs6 = Cobh Ramblers
| caps6 = 15
| goals6 = 2
| club-update = 15:13, 27 May 2025 (UTC)
}}
Cian Coleman (born 1 January 1997) is an Irish professional footballer that plays for League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers. His previous clubs are Cork City (over 2 spells), Limerick and St Patrick's Athletic.
Club career
=Cork City=
Coleman joined Cork City in 2013 aged 16, just after having spent time on trial with Aston Villa.{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.ie/player/11118677/cian_coleman/|title=Extratime.ie - Cian Coleman|website=www.extratime.ie}} He played for the clubs' under 19 side for four seasons alongside the likes of Chiedozie Ogbene, Aaron Drinan and Conor McCarthy among others.{{Cite web|url=https://www.the42.ie/cian-coleman-interview-march-2018-3926776-Mar2018/|title=Coleman thriving just 12 months after Cork dream ended in disappointment|first=Paul|last=Dollery|website=The42}} His first season saw Cork win the league, the third year in a row for the side.{{Cite web |url=http://www.eveningecho.ie/sport/city-u19s-capture-league-title/56939/ |title=City U19s capture league title |access-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018010652/http://www.eveningecho.ie/sport/city-u19s-capture-league-title/56939/ |archive-date=18 October 2016 |url-status=dead }} in 2015, they retained their title with a win over Limerick at Markets Field.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/cork-city-clinch-sse-airtricity-u19-league-title|title=Cork City clinch SSE Airtricity U19 League title | Football Association of Ireland|website=www.fai.ie}}
Coleman made his first appearance for the senior team aged 18 on 31 August 2015 as he came on as a substitute for Kevin O'Connor in a 3–1 win over St Patrick's Athletic at Turners Cross.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2015/08/31/ireland-republic/premier-league/cork-city-football-club/st-patricks-athletic-fc/1981378/|title=Cork City vs. St Patrick's Athl. - 31 August 2015 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}}
2016 saw Coleman make 2 further appearances for the first team, in games against Wexford and Bray Wanderers.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/cian-coleman/398090/|title=Republic of Ireland - C. Coleman - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}} He captained the under 19 side to the Enda McGuill Cup, beating St Patrick's Athletic in the final and qualifying for the UEFA Youth League in the process.{{Cite web|url=https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2016/09/13/19s-win-enda-mcguill-cup/|title=Under 19s win Enda McGuill Cup|date=13 September 2016}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.eveningecho.ie/sport/cork-sport/cup-bag-cork-citys-talented-u19-squad-off-finland/2526360/ |title=With the cup in the bag Cork City's talented U19 squad are off to Finland |access-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018010344/http://www.eveningecho.ie/sport/cork-sport/cup-bag-cork-citys-talented-u19-squad-off-finland/2526360/ |archive-date=18 October 2016 |url-status=dead }} Coleman impressed in the UEFA Youth League, as he captained the side to a 1–0 win on aggregate against HJK Helsinki of Finland before losing 3–1 at home and 1–0 away to Italian giants AS Roma.{{Cite web|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/17879/uefa-youth-league-report-cork-city-u19-1---3-as-roma/|title=UEFA Youth League Report: Cork City U19 1 - 3 AS Roma|website=ExtraTime.ie}}
=Cobh Ramblers=
With Coleman facing an uphill battle for playing time in the first team at Cork City with midfield options of Gearoid Morrissey, Greg Bolger, Garry Buckley, Conor McCormack and Jimmy Keohane, Coleman opted to join Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland First Division in March 2017. Coleman's first senior career goal came on 18 March 2017 in a 5–1 win over Athlone Town at St Colman's Park.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/03/18/ireland-republic/first-division/cobh-ramblers-football-club/athlone-town-football-club/2387855/|title=Cobh Ramblers vs. Athlone Town - 18 March 2017 - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}} His first season in senior football under Stephen Henderson saw Coleman rack up as many as 27 appearances in all competitions, scoring 4 goals.
=Limerick=
Coleman made the step back up to the League of Ireland Premier Division when he signed for Limerick on 7 November 2017.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sseairtricityleague.ie/news/limerick-announce-highlyrated-coleman-capture/id-1174|title=Limerick announce highly-rated Coleman capture|date=9 November 2017|work=SSE Airtricity League|access-date=2019-09-04}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.extratime.ie/articles/20002/limerick-sign-midfielder-cian-coleman-from-cobh-ramblers/|title=Limerick sign midfielder Cian Coleman from Cobh Ramblers|website=ExtraTime.ie}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.limerickpost.ie/2017/11/08/limericks-latest-signing-is-cian-to-impress/|title=Limerick's latest signing is Cian to impress Super Blue supporters|date=8 November 2017}} Upon signing for Limerick, Coleman stated that manager Neil McDonald played a huge part in his decision to sign for the club.{{Cite web|url=https://sportinglimerick.com/__trashed-4/|title=Cian Coleman praises the influence of Neil McDonald upon completing move to Limerick FC|date=7 November 2017}} The season turned out to be a disaster for the club however, as McDonald departed in January before the season started, replaced by Tommy Barrett. The club struggled with financial difficulties which resulted in players leaving in the summer transfer window and ultimately saw the in a relegation fight for the entire season. Coleman however impressed with his performances throughout the season. He amassed 35 appearances and 2 goals across all competitions in his first season at Premier Division level which included playing both legs of the Promotion/relegation playoffs, which saw Limerick beaten by Finn Harps, resulting in relegation for the blues.
=St Patrick's Athletic=
On 27 November 2018, Coleman signed for Dublin club St Patrick's Athletic for the 2019 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/st-pats-snap-up-cian-13653150|title=St Pat's snap up Cian Coleman from relegated Limerick|first=Paul|last=O'Hehir|date=27 November 2018|website=irishmirror}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/350088/cian-colman-swaps-relegated-limerick-fc-for-st-pat-s.html|title=Cian Coleman swaps relegated Limerick FC for top flight Dublin club|website=www.limerickleader.ie}} He made his debut on the opening night of the season on 15 February 2019 in a 1–0 win over his former side Cork City at Richmond Park.{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/35626/2/|title=Extratime.ie - Live Updates - 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division - St. Patrick's Athletic -v- Cork City|website=www.extratime.ie}} Coleman had to wait until 31 May for his first start in the league, also against Cork City, in which he set up Simon Madden's 95th minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw.{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/35720/2/|title=Extratime.ie - Live Updates - 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division - St. Patrick's Athletic -v- Cork City|website=www.extratime.ie}} This performance helped Coleman claim his place in Harry Kenny's starting 11 over the next number of games, just before Pats' UEFA Europa League campaign.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dublinlive.ie/sport/cian-coleman-desperate-keep-spot-16431638|title=Coleman desperate to keep his spot in St Patrick's Atheltic's [sic] starting XI|first=Michael|last=Scully|date=14 June 2019|website=dublinlive}} Coleman got his first taste of European football at senior level as he played both legs of the tie as Pats were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League at the first hurdle by IFK Norrköping of Sweden, losing 2–0 at home{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.ie/matches/detail/39025/2/|title=Extratime.ie - Live Updates - 2019/2020 Europa League First Qualifying Round - St. Patrick's Athletic -v- Norrkoping|website=www.extratime.ie}} and 2–1 away.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2027617--norrkoping-vs-st-patrick-s/lineups/|title=Norrköping-St Patrick's - UEFA Europa League - Line-ups|website=UEFA}} He was released at the end of the season after making 26 appearances in all competitions, failing to score a goal in his time with the club.
=Return to Cork City=
On 7 November 2019, it was announced that Coleman had returned to his hometown club Cork City ahead of the 2020 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2019/11/07/cian-coleman-signs-for-city/|title=Cian Coleman signs for City!|date=7 November 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.todayfm.com/sport/cork-city-sign-former-st-pats-midfielder-cian-coleman-922624|title = Cork City sign former St. Pat's midfielder Cian Coleman}} On 17 December 2024, Coleman revealed that the club had opted not to renew his contract, following their promotion back to the League of Ireland Premier Division. https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41536793.html
=Return to Cobh Ramblers=
After 5 seasons with Cork City, Coleman returned to Cobh Ramblers on 14 January 2025.https://cobhramblers.ie/cobh-ramblers-announce-the-signing-of-cian-coleman-for-the-2025-season/ On 19 May 2025, he was part of the side that won the Munster Senior Cup following a 2–0 win over Rockmount at Turners Cross.https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41635477.html
Career statistics
{{updated|match played on 23 May 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/cian-coleman/398090/|title=Republic of Ireland – C.Coleman|publisher=Ie.soccerway.com|access-date=2019-07-24}}
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| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Division !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="2"|League !colspan="2"|Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="3"|Cork City
|rowspan="2"|LOI Premier Division |2015 |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016
|2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| colspan="2"|Total
!3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cobh Ramblers
|2017 |23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 1{{efn|Appearances in Munster Senior Cup|name=statsMSC}} | 0 | 27 | 4 | |
| Limerick
|2018 |30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 2{{efn|Appearances in League of Ireland promotion/relegation playoffs|name=statsLOIP}} | 0 | 35 | 2 | |
| St Patrick's Athletic
|2019 |19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2{{efn|Appearances in UEFA Europa League|name=statsUEL}} | 0 | 2{{efn|Appearances in Leinster Senior Cup|name=statsLSC}} | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| rowspan="6"|Cork City
|2020 |14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
| rowspan="2"|LOI First Division
|2021 |26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 28 | 3 | |||
| 2022
|27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | ||
| LOI Premier Division
|2023 |31 | 0 | 4 | 1 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2{{efn|1 appearance in the Munster Senior Cup & 1 appearance, 1 goal the 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division Play-off}} | 1 | 37 | 2 | ||
| LOI First Division
|2024 |32 | 5 | 2 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 0{{efn|name=statsMSC}} | 0 | 34 | 5 | ||
| colspan="2"|Total
!130 | 10 | 12 | 1 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 1 | 0 | 144 | 12 | ||
| Cobh Ramblers
|2025 |15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 2{{efn|name=statsMSC}} | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||
| colspan="3"|Career Total
!246 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 278 | 20 |
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Honours
;Cork City
- League of Ireland First Division (2): 2022, 2024
- FAI Cup (1): 2016
- President of Ireland's Cup (1): 2016
;St Patrick's Athletic
;Cobh Ramblers
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/cian-coleman/398090/|title=Republic of Ireland – C.Coleman – Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|access-date=24 July 2019}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.stpatsfc.com/profile.php?id=253|title=Player Profiles|publisher=stpatsfc.com|access-date=24 July 2019}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.extratime.ie/player/11118677/cian_coleman/|title=Player Profiles|publisher=extratime.ie|access-date=24 July 2019}}
{{2024 PFAI League of Ireland First Division Team of the Year}}
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Category:Association footballers from County Cork
Category:Cork City F.C. players
Category:Cobh Ramblers F.C. players
Category:Limerick F.C. players
Category:St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players
Category:League of Ireland players
Category:Men's association football midfielders