Jonathan "JJ" Lunney
Birth date2 February 1998 (age 28)
Birth placeSwords, County Dublin, Ireland
PositionMidfielder
CurrentclubShelbourne
Clubnumber6
Youthyears 1–2014
Youthclubs 1Malahide United
Youthyears 22014–2016
Youthclubs 2Preston North End
Youthyears 32016
Youthclubs 3St Patrick's Athletic
Years 12016–2017
Clubs 1St Patrick's Athletic
Caps 125
Goals 11
Years 22018
Clubs 2Bohemians
Caps 221
Goals 22
Years 32019
Clubs 3Waterford
Caps 333
Goals 31
Years 42020
Clubs 4Bohemians
Caps 413
Goals 40
Years 52021–
Clubs 5Shelbourne
Caps 5134
Goals 56
Nationalyears 12013
Nationalteam 1Republic of Ireland U15
Nationalyears 22013–2014
Nationalteam 2Republic of Ireland U16
Nationalcaps 28
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32014–2015
Nationalteam 3Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalcaps 311
Nationalgoals 30
Nationalyears 42016
Nationalteam 4Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalcaps 48
Nationalgoals 40
Nationalyears 52016–2017
Nationalteam 5Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps 53
Nationalgoals 50
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Jonathan "JJ" Lunney (born 2 February 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne. His previous clubs are St Patrick's Athletic, Bohemians and Waterford.

Career

Youth career

Lunney grew up in Swords, County Dublin and began playing with Malahide United, from there he joined the academy of EFL Championship club Preston North End in 2014, before returning home to the under-19 side of League of Ireland club St Patrick's Athletic in 2016.[1]

St Patrick's Athletic

Lunney made his first team debut for St Patrick's Athletic on 21 October 2016, replacing the injured Lee Desmond from the bench in the 21st minute of a 3–1 defeat away to Cork City at Turners Cross.[2] His performance in that game earned him his first senior start 4 days later, in a 5–2 win over champions Dundalk at Richmond Park, with Lunney scoring the first goal of his career when he found the top corner for 25 yards Tim the 86th minute.[3] On 17 September 2016, he was an unused substitute in the 2016 League of Ireland Cup final as his side defeated Limerick 4–1 at the Markets Field.[4] He got a lot more game time in the 2017 season, making 28 appearances in all competitions in his first full season at senior level.[5]

Bohemians

On 24 November 2017, Lunney signed for Dublin rivals Bohemians.[6] He scored his first goal for the club on 2 April 2018, an 83rd-minute penalty in a 2–2 draw with UCD in the League of Ireland Cup which his side won after a penalty shootout.[7] He scored five goals in 31 appearances in all competitions during the season.[8]

Waterford

On 30 October 2018, Lunney signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford for the 2019 season.[9] He scored 1 goal in 38 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club.[10]

Return to Bohemians

On 27 November 2019, Lunney returned to Bohemians after a season in absence.[11] On 27 August 2020, he made his first appearance in European football, as his side were beaten in a penalty shootout away to Hungarian club Fehérvár after a 0–0 draw in the UEFA Europa League.[12]

Shelbourne

On 3 December 2020, Lunney signed for League of Ireland First Division club Shelbourne.[13][14][15] On 1 October 2021, the team defeated Treaty United 1–0 at Tolka Park to claim the 2021 League of Ireland First Division title to gain promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division.[16] On 16 June 2022, he extended his contract until the end of 2023.[17] On 13 November 2022, he was part of the side that were on the receiving end of a record FAI Cup final defeat as they were beaten 4–0 by Derry City at the Aviva Stadium in the 2022 FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium.[18] On 20 July 2023, he signed a new contract with the club.[19] On 21 November 2024, he signed a new 3-year contract with the club.[20]

International career

Lunney has represented the Republic of Ireland at U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 level.[21]

Career statistics

[22]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup[a]League Cup[b]EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
St Patrick's Athletic2016LOI Premier Division3110000[c]00[d]041
20172201020—3[d]0280
Total25110200030311
Bohemians2018LOI Premier Division2125131—2[e]1315
Waterford2019LOI Premier Division3312010—2[f]0381
Bohemians2020LOI Premier Division13010—1[c]0—150
Shelbourne2021LOI First Division20010———210
2022LOI Premier Division25250———302
202335110——0[d]0361
202431020—4[g]00[d]0370
202523310—7[h]01[i]0323
Total1346100—110101536
Career Total226619161120912729
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup
  2. ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup
  3. ^ Apprarance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup
  5. ^ 1 appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup; 1 appearance, 1 goal in the Leinster Senior Cup
  6. ^ Appearance(s) in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  7. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League
  8. ^ 4 appearances in the UEFA Champions League; 1 appearance in the UEFA Europa League; 2 appearances in the UEFA Conference League
  9. ^ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup

Honours

St Patrick's Athletic
Shelbourne

References

  1. ^ "Jonathan Lunney". Extratime.com
  2. ^ "League Report: Cork City 3 - 1 St Patrick's Athletic". extratime.com
  3. ^ "League Report: St Patrick's Athletic 5 - 2 Dundalk". extratime.com
  4. ^ https://www.extratime.com/matches/detail/29421/2/
  5. ^ "Jonathan Lunney". Extratime.com
  6. ^ Donnelly, Dave. "Bohemians sign JJ Lunney from Pats and Romanian striker while Keith Ward signs a new deal". extratime.com
  7. ^ "EA Sports Cup Report: Bohemians 2 - 2 UCD (Bohs win 5-3 on penalties AET)". Extratime.com
  8. ^ "Jonathan Lunney". Extratime.com
  9. ^ FC, Waterford (October 30, 2018). "Waterford FC Sign JJ Lunney"
  10. ^ "Jonathan Lunney". Extratime.com
  11. ^ O'Hehir, Paul (November 27, 2019). "Lunney left Bohs in pursuit of European football and now returns for same reason". Irish Mirror
  12. ^ Fallon, John (August 27, 2020). "Brave Bohemians exit Europa League on penalties". – via www.rte.ie.
  13. ^ FC, Shelbourne (December 3, 2020). "Shels sign duo Lunney and McAuley"
  14. ^ McCormack, Richie. "Lunney and McAuley swap Bohemians for second tier Shelbourne". Newstalk
  15. ^ O'Hehir, Paul (December 3, 2020). "Shelbourne sign Bohemians duo as they target promotion to Premier Division". Irish Mirror
  16. ^ Buttner, Paul (October 2, 2021). "Shelbourne promoted to Premier Division after Treaty United win". Irish Mirror
  17. ^ FC, Shelbourne (June 16, 2022). "JJ Lunney extends Shels contract at Tolka Park to 2023"
  18. ^ "Derry outclass Shelbourne to deny Duff his fairytale Cup final ending". The Irish Times
  19. ^ FC, Shelbourne (July 20, 2023). "JJ Lunney extends stay at Shels"
  20. ^ "Shelbourne tie three more key players down for 2025". November 21, 2024. – via www.rte.ie.
  21. ^ ""we Need To Be Brave And Get On The Ball" - Lunney Ahead Of Drogheda Game". www.stpatsfc.com
  22. ^ "Republic of Ireland - J. Lunney - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com