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Will Fitzgerald
Personal information
Full name William Fitzgerald
Date of birth (1999-05-19) 19 May 1999 (age 27)
Place of birth Raheen, County Limerick, Ireland[1]
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Shamrock Rovers
Youth career
2010–2015 Mungret Regional
2015 Mervue United
2016–2018 Limerick
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Limerick 35 (0)
2019–2021 Waterford 16 (0)
2021 Derry City 35 (0)
2022–2026 Sligo Rovers 154 (10)
2026– Shamrock Rovers 0 (0)
International career‡
2019 Republic of Ireland U21 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:18, 29 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 10:18, 29 July 2026 (UTC)

William Fitzgerald (born 19 May 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers.

Club career

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Youth career

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A native of Raheen, County Limerick, Fitzgerald played with Mungret Regional between the ages of 11 and 15,[3] then played League of Ireland U17 Division football with Mervue United's academy, before moving to the academy of Limerick in January 2016, where he remained until he broke into the first team.[1]

Limerick

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On 14 October 2017, Fitzgerald made his senior debut for Limerick, coming off the bench in the 74th minute of a crucial 1–0 win at home to Drogheda United in their battle against relegation.[4] The 2018 season was his proper breakthrough season as a first team regular and it saw him make 38 appearances in all competitions but he couldn't help them avoid relegation to the League of Ireland First Division after losing 3–0 on aggregate to Finn Harps in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff.[5] Following financial difficulties at Limerick, in June 2019 Fitzgerald was subject to interest from Premier Division clubs Derry City, St Patrick's Athletic and Waterford.[6]

Waterford

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On 5 July 2019, Fitzgerald signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford.[7][8][9] On 11 October 2019, Fitzgerald scored the first goal of his career, in a 3–2 defeat away to Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Challenge Cup.[10] That proved to be his only goal for the club in 21 appearances in all competitions in his two seasons with the club.[11]

Derry City

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On 22 February 2021, Fitzgerald signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City on a one-year-contract.[12][13] He remained at Derry for just one season, failing to score a goal in 36 appearances in all competitions.[14]

Sligo Rovers

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Fitzgerald signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2022 season.[15] On 11 March 2022, he scored the first league goal of his career, in a 3–0 win away to Drogheda United.[16] On 11 August 2022, he scored his first European goal, scoring the only goal of the game in a victory over Norwegian side Viking in the UEFA Europa Conference League.[17] On 9 December 2022, he signed a new one-year-contract with the club.[18] In September 2025, Fitzgerald was subject to interest from Eerste Divisie club Roda JC, although a move never materialised with Sligo Rovers ultimately turning down their bid.[19] Ahead of the 2026 season, he was made club captain, having previously been vice-captain to John Mahon who had departed the club.[20] He was named League of Ireland Player of the Month for April 2026, his first time winning the award in his career.[21]

Shamrock Rovers

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On 28 July 2026, the summer transfer deadline day in the league, Fitzgerald signed for league leaders Shamrock Rovers for a fee of €75,000, a club record fee for a domestic player.[22]

International career

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In February 2019, Fitzgerald was called up to Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland U21 side for the first time for a training camp.[3] On 6 February 2019, he made his international debut for the U21s, replacing Zack Elbouzedi in the 86th minute of a 1–0 win over the Republic of Ireland Ametuer squad in a friendly at Whitehall Stadium.[23]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 25 July 2026[24]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Limerick 2017 LOI Premier Division 201000–0[c]030
2018 3203010–2[d]0380
2019 LOI First Division 10–00–0[c]010
Total 3504010–20420
Waterford 2019 LOI Premier Division 602000–2[e]1101
2020 10010––0[c]0110
Total 1603000–21211
Derry City 2021 LOI Premier Division 35010–––360
Sligo Rovers 2022 LOI Premier Division 35210–6[f]1–422
2023 28100–––281
2024 30220–––322
2025 36020–––380
2026 25500–––255
Total 1541050–61–16511
Shamrock Rovers 2026 LOI Premier Division 0000–00–00
Career total 2401013010614126412

References

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  1. 1 2 "Big blow for Limerick FC as exciting winger William Fitzgerald joins Waterford FC". Limerick Live. 5 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Will Fitzgerald: Career, Stats & Clubs". worldfootball.net.
  3. 1 2 "Limerick's Will Fitzgerald at Rep of Ireland U21 training camp". Limerick Live. 5 February 2019.
  4. ↑ Cunneen, Andrew (14 October 2017). "Limerick boost survival hopes with crucial win over Drogheda". The 42.
  5. ↑ "Finn Harps are back in Premier Division after magnificent 2-0 win in play-off in Limerick". Donegal Live. 3 November 2018.
  6. ↑ "Limerick winger wanted by three Premier Division teams". Irish Mirror. 14 June 2019.
  7. ↑ "FITZGERALD SIGNS: Waterford FC Sign William Fitzgerald – Waterford FC | Official Site". waterfordfc.ie.
  8. ↑ Finnin, Adrian (7 July 2019). "Limerick FC lose Fitzgerald to Waterford".
  9. ↑ "Waterford snap up former Man City youth midfielder and Ireland U21 international". The 42. 5 July 2019.
  10. ↑ "Waterford FC lost out to Stenhousemuir in the 4th round of the Scottish Cup last night. - wlrfm.com". 12 October 2019.
  11. ↑ "William Fitzgerald | Stats". extratime.com.
  12. ↑ "Welcome William Fitzgerald". 22 February 2021.
  13. ↑ Reporter, Staff (23 February 2021). "21 Year-Old Limerick Winger Will Fitzgerald Signs For Derry City".
  14. ↑ "Republic of Ireland - W. Fitzgerald - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
  15. ↑ "Exciting Limerick winger signs for Premier Division Sligo Rovers". Limerick Live. 7 December 2021.
  16. ↑ Landy, Barry (11 March 2022). "Clinical first-half display sets Sligo on their way" – via www.rte.ie.
  17. ↑ Farry, Jessica (11 August 2022). "Sligo Rovers restore pride but brilliant European journey reaches end against Viking". The 42.
  18. ↑ "Will Fitzgerald signs new Bit O' Red contract – Sligo Rovers". 9 December 2022.
  19. ↑ Fallon, John (2 September 2025). "Dutch club Roda plot bid for Sligo Rovers captain Will Fitzgerald". Irish Examiner.
  20. ↑ "Will Fitzgerald: "Sligo is like a second home" – Sligo Rovers". 5 February 2026.
  21. ↑ "Sligo's Fitzgerald wins LOI monthly honour for first time". 7 May 2026 – via www.rte.ie.
  22. ↑ Fallon, John (28 July 2026). "Record €75,000 fee central in Will Fitzgerald's move to Shamrock Rovers". Irish Examiner.
  23. ↑ "Friendly Report: Republic of Ireland under-21s 1 - 0 Republic of Ireland Amateur". extratime.com.
  24. ↑ "Republic of Ireland - W. Fitzgerald - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
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