Aodhan Patrick Doherty (born 3 May 2006) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a right winger for Scottish Premiership club Falkirk, on loan from club Blackburn Rovers, as a forward. He is a Northern Ireland youth international.
Club career In September 2023, he signed a three-year professional contract with Linfield. He made his senior Linfield that month in the County Antrim Shield. He went on to make his debut in the NIFL Premiership that season. He made a total of 13 appearances in all competitions for Linfield as an 18 year-old during the 2023–24 season.
He signed a three-year contract with EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers in June 2024. He scored for Blackburn in the 2024–25 National League Cup against Forest Green Rovers. On 11 January 2026, Doherty made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Hull City in the FA Cup. During the penalty shoot-out, Doherty scored his spot-kick, although Rovers were eliminated after losing 4–3 on penalties.
On 25 July 2026, Doherty signed a new contract with the club, before completing a season-long loan move to Scottish Premiership side Falkirk. He made his debut for the club the following day, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 victory over Stranraer in the Scottish League Cup.
International career He represented Northern Ireland at U17 level. He made his debut for Northern Ireland U18 against England U18 at St. George's Park in May 2024. He featured for Northern Ireland U19 at the European U19 Championships in 2024.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLinfield2023–24Premiership90203000140Blackburn Rovers2025–26Championship301000—40Falkirk (loan)2026–27Scottish Premiership000010—10Career total120304000190
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