Patrick Hickey (soccer)
American soccer player
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Patrick Hickey (born July 2, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 2, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Des Plaines, United States[1] | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bohemians | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Illinois Wesleyan University | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | CD Herbania | ||
| 2022 | Villanueva CF | ||
| 2022–2023 | Athlone Town | 48 | (4) |
| 2024–2025 | Galway United | 63 | (9) |
| 2026– | Bohemians | 7 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:29, March 18, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Early career
Hickey played College soccer for his University side Illinois Wesleyan University, before working in sales and spending 6 months out of the game until he decided to leave his job and move to Spain to start his football career, signing for Spanish 5th division side CD Herbania, and then division rivals Villanueva CF shortly afterwards.[2]
Ireland
Having completed his studies in Spain, he moved to Ireland and signed with Athlone Town in the League of Ireland First Division,[1] whilst studying further at the Athlone Institute of Technology.[3] Hickey performed well during the 2023 season, racking up 37 appearances, with 2 goals and several assists[1]
He signed for Galway United ahead of the 2024 season, having completed his studies at Athlone Institute of Technology.[2] He was named League of Ireland Player of the Month for August 2024.[4]
On November 22, 2025, it was announced that Hickey had signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians, on a multi-year contract.[5][6]