O. Irhue

O. Irhue is a 22-year-old central defender at Longford Town, rated 24.8 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (50.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Irhue.

On the season, Irhue graded 4 for current form (age-blind), on 0 clean sheets and 2.203 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Irhue, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 25. At 22 Irhue is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 1.7 reflects that trajectory.

24.8

Ratingi

below regular-starter level

4.3

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

50.4%

Minutes

rotation minutes

2.2

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Longford Town finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

2.2

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

2.2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 19 appearances.

Watch points

Game time. Only 50.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 24.8 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.2 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 1.9×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %50.4%

Available fixtures36 of 36

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 902.203

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900.275

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 22, Irhue sits on 1.7, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Irhue's projected Rating — 24.8 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Ireland with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0—

Passing

Assists0—

Defending

Tackles6—

Interceptions34—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5

Red cards0

Transfer history

Longford Town2024/25 – now

Drogheda United2023/24 – 2024/25Free

Athlone Townuntil 2023/24

About O. Irhue

O. Irhue is a 22-year-old centre-back who plays for Longford Town, born on April 24, 2004, standing 180 cm tall. He is from Republic of Ireland.

This season

In the current season, O. Irhue has made 19 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 1,634 minutes, with 5 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates O. Irhue at 24.8 with a Season form score of 4.3. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

O. Irhue's career has also included time at Drogheda United and Athlone Town.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.