CLUB: Blackburn

BORN: October 2003

Remember When: He was named in Scotland’s under-21 squad but played for Ireland a week or so later

Bio: It wasn’t always certain whether former Crewe Alexandra defender O’Riordan would nail his colours to the Irish cause but it’s a good thing he did.

The high potential operator was snapped up by Blackburn Rovers in 2024 – a testament to his performances for Crewe and the Ireland under-21s.