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Business Honor - Irish Soccer Stars Shine Bright in Europe

Business Honor
23 August, 2025

Young Irish talents like Parrott, Ebosele, and Ferguson thrive in top leagues.

Irish soccer stars are increasingly making their mark in European soccer, with a larger number of them venturing beyond the traditional UK market. The shift is being led by several factors, including Brexit and the growing competition in the Premier League. One of the key players, Troy Parrott, has made a name for himself in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar. After a successful loan in Excelsior, Parrott's impressive season, scoring 20 goals in 47 games, has attracted interest from European clubs. His sparkling performance has made him a vital player at AZ Alkmaar, and his future looks bright as transfer rumors surround him.

Another young talent, Festy Ebosele, is also a success story in Italy and is currently in Turkey. After departing from Derby County, Ebosele joined Serie A side Udinese before crossing to Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey, where he scored his first European goal. His European adventure is just one of the avenues through which Irish players are spreading their wings and gaining invaluable international experience. Only 20-year-old Evan Ferguson has made an impression on Roma's pre-season. From signing with Brighton & Hove Albion, Ferguson is ready to be a central figure in the Italian side's attack, proving that young Irishmen can compete at the highest level.

Other players such as Joe Hodge and Andrew Omobamidele have also exited, with Hodge moving to Tondela in Portugal and Omobamidele signing for France's RS Strasbourg on a permanent basis. These transfers highlight the growing trend among Irish players to seek opportunities in the top European leagues. Prior to facing Hungary and Armenia in the World Cup qualifiers, the Ireland national team manager Heimir Hallgrimsson, will be watching closely for the development of these players as they continue to deliver great performances across Europe.