Gavin Molloy (born 19 October 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen, as a defender.
Career Molloy spent his early career with Drogheda United, Bohemians and Shelbourne, and eventually became the captain of the latter team in March 2023. He signed a new contract with Shelbourne in July 2022, in April 2023, and again in February 2024. With Shelbourne he was a runner-up in the 2022 FAI Cup final.
On 14 June 2024, it was announced that Molloy would sign a three-year contract with Scottish side Aberdeen on 1 July, joining the club for an undisclosed fee, reported to be worth £75,000. After Molloy's departure, Shelbourne won the league on the final day of the season.
Personal life His grandfather, Theo Dunne, was also a footballer and similarly captained Shelbourne. His second cousin, Richard Dunne, was also a footballer.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsShelbourne2021League of Ireland First Division3000––302022League of Ireland Premier Division19241––2332023League of Ireland Premier Division27110–102912024League of Ireland Premier Division22100––221Total714410010765Aberdeen2024–25Scottish Premiership1900070–2602025–26Scottish Premiership1801010102102026–27Scottish Premiership510040–91Total4211012010561Career total113561120201336
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