Josh Cullen (born 30 March 2008) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland First Division club Finn Harps. He also plays at youth international level for the Republic of Ireland.
Cullen played youth football with Donegal Town before joining Finn Harps at U14 level. He signed his first senior contract with the club in 2025.
McAteer is a Republic of Ireland youth international and has represented Ireland at the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Club career Finn Harps On 11 February 2025, Cullen signed a senior contract with League of Ireland First Division club Finn Harps, alongside teammates Adam McDaid and Corey Sheridan. On 28 February, Cullen made his debut for the club against Treaty United at Markets Field. On 15 August, Cullen scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win over Bray Wanderers in the FAI Cup.
Cullen re-signed for the club for the 2026 season.
International career On 28 May 2025, Cullen was called up to the Republic of Ireland U17s for the first time. Cullen was included in the squad that travelled to the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup alongside Finn Harps teammates, Gavin McAteer and Corey Sheridan. Cullen started Ireland's final group game against Paraguay, where he kept a clean sheet.
In March 2026 Cullen was called up to the Republic of Ireland U19s for the first time, and started in their first 2027 U19 Euros qualifier against Poland.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFinn Harps2025LOI First Division24031271202626010270Total50041541Career total50041541
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