Barry Coffey, born on the 27th of March, 2001, hails from the Republic of Ireland. This 23-year-old footballer professionally serves as a central attacking midfielder for Cork City. Standing at a height of 5ft 9in (1.76m), Coffey demonstrates considerable agility, bolstered by his athletic 10st 5lb (66kg) build.
A chapter of his career was dedicated to Celtic - a renowned club in the Scottish Premiership. In July 2017, a young Coffey ascended from his trainee status in Celtic, marking his noteworthy initiation into the world of professional football.
The skills he honed during his tenure with Celtic laid the bedrock for his subsequent transfers. In January 2021, Coffey was loaned out from Celtic to another top-flight team - Cliftonville in the Northern Ireland Premiership. This offered him exposure to a different league, expanding his on-field adeptness.
His compass realigned to his homeland in July 2021 when Coffey shifted from Celtic to Cork City in the First Division in the Republic of Ireland, once again, on loan. Coffey wasted no time in making his presence felt, as he registered 28 first team appearances and scored a goal in his debut season (2023) with Cork City. In the ongoing 2024 season, his tally boasts of 27 first team stints and eight impressive league goals.
Besides his regular appearances, Coffey had the opportunity to participate in the League of Ireland (LOI) Premier Play Offs 2023 for Cork City, seizing the moment with one start. With a career that continues to accelerate, it is evident that Barry Coffey, the promising central attacking midfielder, will keep making his mark in the footballing world.
