Patrick Hickey (soccer)

Patrick Hickey
Personal information
Date of birth	2 July 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Des Plaines, United States
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Position(s)	Defender, Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Galway United
Number	15
Youth career
	Illinois Wesleyan University
Senior career*
Years	Team
2021	CD Herbania
2022	Villanueva CF
2022–2023	Athlone Town
2024–	Galway United
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Patrick Hickey (born 2 July 1998) in Des Plaines, United States, is a professional American association footballer who currently plays for Galway United in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Career

Hickey played College soccer for his University side Illinois Wesleyan University, before moving to Spain to continue his studies where he signed for Spanish 5th division side CD Herbania, and then division rivals Villanueva CF shortly afterwards.^[2]^{[deprecated source]}

Having completed his studies in Spain, he moved to Ireland and signed with Athlone Town A.F.C. in the League of Ireland First Division^[1]., whilst studying further at the Athlone Institute of Technology.^[3] Hickey performed well during the 2023 season, racking up 37 appearances, with 2 goals and several assists^[1]

He signed for Galway United ahead of the 2024 season, having completed his studies at Athlone AIT.^[2]^{[deprecated source]}