| Birth date | 26 April 1997 (age 29) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Galway, Ireland |
| Height | 1.92 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Youthyears 1 | –2014 |
| Youthclubs 1 | Salthill Devon |
| Years 1 | 2014–2015 |
| Clubs 1 | Salthill Devon |
| Years 2 | 2015–2016 |
| Clubs 2 | Galway United |
| Caps 2 | 4 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs 3 | Shamrock Rovers |
| Caps 3 | 17 |
| Goals 3 | 0 |
| Years 4 | 2019–2021 |
| Clubs 4 | Galway United |
| Caps 4 | 34 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Totalcaps | 55 |
| Totalgoals | 0 |
Kevin Horgan (born 26 April 1997) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Horgan played youth football with Salthill Devon and is best known for his time in the League of Ireland during his stint Shamrock Rovers and his two stints with Galway United.
Career
Galway United
In June 2015, Horgan was signed by League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United.[1] Horgan did not get much game time in his first spell with the club as he was competing with both Conor Winn and Ger Hanley for a starting spot. On 30 October 2015, Horgan made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in a 0–1 defeat to St Patrick's Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park.[2]
On 21 March 2016, Horgan made his first start for the club in the League of Ireland Cup in a first round match against the Mayo League.[1] On 1 April, Horgan made his first league start for the club, away at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers.[3]
Shamrock Rovers
On 15 December 2016, Horgan was signed by Shamrock Rovers anlongside fellow goalkeeper Tomer Chencinski, ahead of the 2017 season.[4] On 17 April 2017, Horgan made his debut for the club against rivals Bohemians in the Dublin derby in the League of Ireland Cup.[5]
Horgan re-signed for the club for the 2018 season.[6] Horgan won Shamrock Rovers' Player of the Month for April 2018.[7]
Return to Galway United
On 10 February 2019, Horgan made his return to League of Ireland First Division club Galway United.[8][9] Horgan was Galway's starting keeper for the 2019 season as Galway finished 7th in the league.
In the 2020 season Horgan played a majority of Galway's in games the truncated season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as they made the play-offs. Micheál Schlingermann started over Horgan as they lost to Longford Town.[10]
Horgan re-signed for the 2021 season,[11] Horgan didn't play a game before departing halfway through the season.[12]
Personal life
Horgan has three brothers who have all also played in the League of Ireland. His brother Daryl Horgan currently plays for Dundalk and is a former Republic of Ireland international, and his brothers Colm Horgan and Christopher Horgan are both (like Kevin) former Galway United players.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Galway United | 2015 | LOI Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Shamrock Rovers | 2017 | LOI Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| Total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| Galway United | 2019 | LOI First Division | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 55 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 63 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes FAI Cup
- ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup
References
- ^ "Kevin Horgan". extratime.com. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "St Patrick's Athletic defeat Galway to seal Europa League spot". rte.ie. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "League Report:Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Galway United". extratime.com. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Shamrock Rovers add keepers Tomer Chencinskito and Kevin Horgan to 2017 squad". rte.ie. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Bohemians". extratime.com. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Shamrock Rovers today announced that three more players from last season's squad have re-signed for 2018". No. 936547399635558400. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Our Player of the Month for April, Kevin Horgan Congratulations Kevin, well deserved.". No. 992438212193869824. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Kevin Horgan Signs For Galway United". galwaybayfm.com. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Kevin Horgan makes return to Galway United". extratime.com. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Longford see off Galway to advance to promotion/relegation play-off final". rte.ie. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Kevin Horgan has signed a new deal with Galway United". extratime.com. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ "Galway United can confirm that Kevin Horgan will leave the club over the mid-season break". extratime.com. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ^ https://ie.soccerway.com/player/horgan-kevin/vXHjcaEU/